Expectations of Mentors
CMC mentors are expected to:
- Meet with their mentee in person once a quarter & email or phone every other week
- Participate in CMC's Quarterly Dinners
- Review and sign a Mentoring Contract
- Encourage their mentee’s participation in CMC & CAPS programming
One-On-One Meetings
Mentors and mentees are asked to meet in person at least once a quarter and to communicate via email or phone every other week. These one-on-one meetings are an opportunity for mentors to get to know their mentees and to ensure that mentees are making good progress toward their stated career and personal goals.
CMC’s Quarterly Dinners
Explore some of Chicago's famous eateries! A dinner is held quarterly for all CMC participants. This dinner is integral to CMC as it provides an opportunity for participants to form a cohesive group, network and exchange ideas. All participants are strongly encouraged to attend.
Mentoring Contract
A strong commitment by mentors and mentees holds the CMC program together! To support this commitment, mentors and mentees are asked to sign a mentoring contract that outlines the goals and responsibilities of each party. The terms of the contract should be reviewed and agreed upon. One copy of the contract goes to the mentor and one goes to the mentee. The contract is a way to help encourage full program participation.
CMC Mentoring Contract (PDF)
CMC Events & Programming
CMC sponsors several exciting events each quarter that range from social and cultural outings to workshops on career & academically related topics. Mentor should review this list of events with their mentee and together decide which would be most beneficial in meeting their mentee's individual career goals. Mentors are encouraged to accompany mentees to any CMC events they wish.
