Mentoring Program

The New York Metro Chapter is launching a mentoring pilot program with Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Michael B. Goodman, Director of the M.A. Program in Corporate and Organizational Communication and New York Metro Chapter President John Posada will be coordinating this endeavor.

What is the purpose?

To promote and encourage and interest in the field of technical communication through academic-professional relationships.

Criteria for Students

1. Any graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in technical communication is encouraged to participate: however priority will be given to students who are currently enrolled in the curriculums of English, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering.



2. Complete the application for menteeship and meet the approval of the Society for Technical Communication and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Criteria for Mentors

1. Member of the Society for Technical Communication.



2. Actively employed in the technical communication industry and/or have published on the topic of technical communication or related topics for the technical communication industry.



3. Complete the application for mentorship and meet the approval of the Society for Technical Communication and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Specific Roles of the Mentor

• Model
• Guide
• Observe and give feedback
• Recommend developmental activities
• Facilitate learning
• Suggest/provide resources
• Communicate experiences and challenges
• Listen
• Resume assistance/career counseling

A mentor cannot promise or guarantee job placement or improved grades in the student's course of study. The mentor can only provide strategies for improvement to happen. A mentor cannot guarantee that the student can tap into or be welcome in the network.

Specific Roles of the Student Mentee

• Ask questions
• Listen
• Communicate experiences and challenges
• Network
• Advise of academic breakthroughs

Amount of Time Invested by Mentor/Mentee

Monthly contact in person, or via telephone, facsimile or e-mail. At least one meeting each semester; additional meetings on request.

Confidentiality

To assist with the learning and networking process, mentors may share information that is to remain confidential with the student. Mentors should also exercise good judgment when disclose sensitive company information, etc.

Interested in participating?

Contact the Chapter President John Posada