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GETTING UNDERCLASSMEN INVOLVED
JULIE XIANG – MENTORSHIP CHAIRNICK ORICHELLA – PRESIDENT
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANNOVEMBER 6 , 2010
AIChE entorship Programs
Agenda
Challenges underclassman faceComponents of a Mentorship programEvent planningCorporate involvementQuestions
Underclassmen Challenges
Recall concerns as an underclassmen Committing to a major Choosing courses Seeking resources Getting involved in societies Post graduation options
What did you wish you knew?
Mentorship Program
Foster a sense of communityFurther knowledge about career pathsExplore areas of interest
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Food and Consumer Products Petroleum and Energy Resources Plastics and Materials Research/Masters/PhD Studies Undecided Chemical Engineering
Increase involvement in AIChE
Mentor Qualifications
An upperclassman Experienced area of interestAvailable to commit time to studentsPersonable and caringExample
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Mentor Transferred from pharmacy school Interned at local pharmacy Research assistant Interned at Eli Lilly & Co.
Mentor Roles
Foster a sense of community Host social events amongst mentees and entire
departmentConstant resource
Host information events about area of interest Provide career fair preparations Facilitate local plant tour
Provide guidance to underclassmen Available for questions via email
Instill confidence and provide encouragement
Mentor Recruitment
Network with upperclassmen Obtain internship information from advisorsBenefits as mentor
Resume booster Rewarding experience Giving back to community
End of year acknowledgment
Mentee Recruitment
In-class announcement Encourage faculty promotion
Information flyerSurvey of areas of interestMass email to underclassmen Participate in welcome week eventsCoordinate with academic advisor
Mentorship Events
Social events Welcome BBQ Faculty student socials
Career fair prep Resume Prep 101 Night with Industry
Other academic options Grad school / research
panelCompany info sessionsPlant tours
Event Planning
Aim for at least one event per month Events for mentees in specific groups Events for all underclassmen/mentees
Each mentor plans at least one event per term Ask for company sponsorship
Important to schedule events to accommodate undergrads
Advertisement! Emails, flyers, class announcements
Night With Industry
Goal: Instill confidence in mentees to explore career options
Networking with recruiters Round table, informal setting
Planning: Contact companies during the
summer!! Recent grads and alumni
Right before career fair is IDEAL
Advertise! Free of cost to companies
Corporate Involvement
Create a corporate information packet Purpose of mentorship program Corporate involvement and sponsorship Benefits of involvement
Can obtain company contacts though career fair or other networking events Build list of company contacts Maintain list for future use
Establishing Mentorship Chairs
Duties include: Mentor and mentee recruitment Developing handbook, event procedures, transition
packets Corporate sponsorship and involvement
Advertise program to underclassmen to get mentees
Mentors host events throughout the yearCoordinating mentor events
Questions?
Julie Xiang – Mentorship Chair [email protected]
Lily Tsang – Mentorship Chair [email protected]
Nick Orichella - President [email protected]
Michigan AIChE website Google search ‘umich aiche’ Presentation and template files available for download