Objective:  Support the mentoring program and mentor/mentee relationships.

Support

• Empower mentor/mentees to meet the objectives of the mentoring program.
• Honor confidentiality of issues and respect relationships.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the Mentoring Program Advisor and the Mentoring Program Committee.
• Advocate for mentoring program to all staff, administrative team and on campus.
• Help the Extension mentoring program become world class.

Resources

• Allow sufficient time for mentors/mentees to meet.
• Endorse use of existing resources (mileage, phone, meals, etc.) for mentors/mentees.
• Provide additional financial support for mentoring program.
• Access internal and external expertise as needed.

Recognition

• Acknowledge mentor/mentee participation in the program.
• Recognize mentor/mentee participation as a part of performance appraisal.