Faculty Mentor Responsibilities

Activities	Descriptions
Participate in a Mentor Retreat	Attend mandatory flex workshops to understand the components of the program and mentor/mentee relationship and responsibilities.
Creating Objectives, Contract, and Calendar of Activities	At the beginning of each term, the mentor and intern should schedule a meeting that helps clarify the intern’s learning objectives and a calendar of activities (observations, classroom participation, weekly meetings, etc.), and also the best methods of communication.
PAFs	While mentors are not technically in charge of filing the proper paperwork (deans and other administrative staff must do this), faculty members can help the administration deal with this process. Contact the coordinator with questions.
Outside the classroom logistics	Help intern obtains key FOB, copy machine codes, office and/or storage space, etc.
MyCOM and other digital media	Help intern access MyCOM portal features (class Canvas shell, for Counseling Interns: Degree Works, etc.), obtain COM email address.
Feedback on Course Materials	Look at texts, syllabus, course calendar, homework assignments, class assignments and assessments BEFORE the term gets underway. Determine what topics the Intern will participate in.

Activities	Descriptions
Observations	Observe the intern teaching (in the case of counselors and librarians, completing other observable work), and provide feedback. Complete at least one formal evaluation before the middle of the semester along with student evaluations. Submit these to Faculty Internship Coordinator.
Regular Meetings	Meet with an intern at least once per week.
Evaluations	Conduct formal evaluations at least once during the term (Student Evals, Observation, Self-Eval, Admin Eval, Summary Form).
Take Notes	Keep a record of meetings, observations, evaluations, and any other notes for future reporting and discussions.
Non-Classroom Activities	Encourage intern to attend professional development and FIP workshops; lead at least one FIP workshop; invite intern to committee and department meetings when appropriate; provide guidance around how to interact with the college community in general. Help with Intern’s Portfolio development.

Activities	Descriptions
Provide feedback on portfolio	After completion of each term, review the Intern’s portfolio and provide feedback.
Final Meeting	Conduct a wrap up conversation with intern and complete program report together.
Program and Intern Evaluation and Mock Interview Feedback	Complete FIP evaluation and intern evaluation (this will be emailed after the term). Turn into FIP Coordinator. Upon completion of the second term, participate in a mock interview and provide feedback and determine successful completion of the FIP.