Arts Tri-Mentoring Program
Join the tri-mentoring program and introduce yourself to the professional world! Initiate and maintain professional relationships with industry and faculty mentors, as well as with other students. Find out some of the career options for your major. Develop transferable skills like networking, communication, time management and leadership, and prepare yourself for the transition from school to the working world.
What is Tri-Mentoring?
The Arts Tri-Mentoring Program connects Arts students with industry and faculty mentors, and with one another.
It involves a UBC alumni who is matched with a junior (1st /2nd year) and a senior (3rd/4th year) student. Matches are based on academic and career goals. For the 2011-2012 academic year, students and alumni from Anthropology, Asian Studies, English, Geography, Political Science and Sociology will participate. Economics, Psychology, Film Production also offer Tri-Mentoring. Questions? Contact Bonita Perko.
Time Commitment for the Program
During your 6 months dedication to the program, the time commitment is approximately 20-30 hours depending on whether you want to be awarded the Certificate of Participation or the Certificate of Excellence. Students are expected to meet with their alumni mentor once a month.
Benefits for Participants
Mentees
- Develop transferable skills that employers look for.
- Learn from a mentor’s challenges and achievements.
- Gain clarity on academic, career and personal goals.
Mentors
- Hone leadership skills.
- Develop and maintain connections with UBC.
- Contribute to the future of your industry and community by assisting the next generation of leaders.
Everyone
- Make contacts and build a professional network.
- Improve communication and teamwork skills.
- Share life experiences and have fun!
How to Apply
Alumni Recruitment
Recruitment for alumni mentors takes place in August of each year. For more information contact Bonita Perko, Alumni Relations Coordinator, at bonita.perko@ubc.ca or 604-827-3618.
Student Recruitment
Application forms for the Tri-Mentoring Program will be made available at the information sessions in September. Applications are due at the Reception Desk of the Centre for Student Involvement, Brock Hall 1002-1874 East Mall by Wednesday, September 28 at 12pm. Attending an information session is mandatory to join the program. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Information Session Dates and Times:
Monday, September 12 from 4-5pm @ Geog 147
Friday, September 16 from 1-2pm @ Anso 207
Tuesday, September 20 from 12:30-1:30pm @ IKBLC 260
Wednesday, September 21 from 4-5pm @ Geog 147
Thursday, September 22 from 12:30-1:30pm @ Buch D317
For further information about the UBC Tri-Mentoring Program, contact the Student Committee at arts.mentoring@ubc.ca.
