Western's College of  Engineering and Applied Sciences alumni mentoring program pairs incoming engineering students the opportunity to learn from the insights, experiences and passions of experienced engineers, engineering technologists and computer scientists. Students can opt-in to the program and are paired with an appropriate mentor based on shared interests and goals. Each pair is expected to meet approximately twice per month (in-person or virtually) during the student’s first academic year at WMU.

Timeline

• Spring and Summer—Alumni mentors invited to participate
• Summer—Incoming students invited to participate
• Late Summer or Early Fall—Student-mentor pairings announced
• Early Fall—Kickoff training and expectations sessions for mentors and students (required).
• Early Fall—College-wide picnic and social (optional but encouraged).
• Academic Year—Students and mentors meet approximately twice per month either in-person or virtually. Meetings are held beginning late September and running through early April. The specific schedule is agreed upon by student and mentor.
• Late Fall—Student-mentor cohort luncheon and celebration (optional but encouraged).
• Late Spring Student/mentor cohort luncheon and celebration (optional but encouraged). 

Expectations

Students who are paired with mentors should expect to:

• Meet for 30-60 minutes at least once per month with their assigned mentor,
• Spend time prior to each mentoring session laying out an agenda for the conversation including general topics and specific question or talking points, and
• Work with their mentor to identify specific goals to be achieved during the mentoring relationship.

Questions?

Applications are closed for 2022-23 academic year.

Please contact Dr. Matthew Cavalli, associate dean for undergraduate academic affairs.

• Email Matthew Cavalli
• Phone: (269) 276-3249