Mentoring at Columbus State
If the role model's message is "Be like me," the mentor's implicit message says: "I will help you be whoever you want to be." Young people need to hear and believe both messages.
The Forgotten Half: Pathways to Success for America's Youth and Young Families. The William T. Grant Foundation Commission on Work, Family, and Citizenship.
Balancing classes, family responsibilities, a job (or jobs), an internship, homework and co-curricular activities can be tough. So when the topic of finding a mentor comes up, many college students shrug off the idea because there just aren't enough hours in the day.
You may also be wondering, "Do I really need a mentor?"
The answer is dependent upon your goals and your level of engagement for your future career. Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills students can learn from mentors, but also because mentoring provides professional socialization and personal support to facilitate success in school and beyond. Quality mentoring greatly enhances students' chances for success. Utilize your resources and learn about the variety of mentoring programs available at C-State, and why you may want to be involved as a mentee or mentor.
MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES AT C-STATE!
Veteran and Military Services
The Columbus State Military & Veterans Services Department provides individualized enrollment and referral services to assist community members in successfully meeting their educational and career goals. We are committed to providing uncompromising service by adhering to the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability and stewardship. Please contact the department about mentoring opportunities.
The Scholar Network
The Columbus State Scholar Network (SCCN) provides current and former foster youth
with a network of support during your college journey. Columbus State's Scholar Network
includes ongoing mentoring with a professional, peer-to-peer mentoring, monthly Lunch & Learn Workshops, peer-to-peer support and other campus resources.
Students who actively participate as Scholars are eligible to receive scholarships
(stipends) and other valuable incentives to help build student success. The core objectives
of the program are designed to support students in building community, developing
skills and gaining the confidence needed to succeed in college. Learn More
The GOT Network
GOT Online Mentors can help point you in the right direction. As a first generation student, you can sign up for an online mentor. Once connected, you can feel free to ask your mentor via email any questions you may have about being a college student. Further, your GOT Online Mentor will be your advocate while you are at Columbus State. To sign up for a GOT Online Mentor or to learn more, email got@cscc.edu and indicate that you're interested in having a mentor. One of our GOT Contacts will email you right back! Learn More
*A GOT Online Mentor is not designed to replace or serve as your academic advisor. Instead, consider your mentor someone who know your struggles as a first generation student and is willing to help in your academic endeavors.
The Man Initiative
The Male Access Network (M.A.N.) Initiative is a student engagement and retention
program offered by the Office of Student Engagement & Inclusion with an emphasis on
student success, character-building and leadership development. This program is intended
for male-identified students at Columbus State who are interested in getting involved
on-campus, connecting with other Columbus State men, and receiving mentorship opportunities. Participants may also be eligible for a scholarship in the Autumn
and Spring semesters. Learn More
Women's Connection
Women's Connection focuses on fostering character building, leadership development
as well as personal, intellectual and relational growth of participants. Opportunities
are provided for students to network and build relationships with their peers and
employee mentors. Participants engage in visible activities on campus and the Columbus community while
accessing resources to make strategic decisions about their future. Any student currently
enrolled in classes at Columbus State and identifies as "female" is eligible to participate
in Women's Connection. Students are accepted into the program on a first come first
serve basis after completing an application with the Office of Student Engagement
and Inclusion. Learn More
Student Ambassador Leadership Program
The Student Ambassador Leadership Program is offered by the Office of Student Engagement and Inclusion. It provides an incredible co-curricular experience that aims to equip students with knowledge, skills, experience, and attitudes needed to be 21st Century Leaders. Throughout the Student Ambassador Leadership Program, students are paired up with a mentor and develop into a growing and impactful community of learners, leaders, and achievers. Participants in the program are consistently representing and promoting the face of the Columbus State, including, sharing their cougar pride through campus programming and working within departments and offices. These student leaders can also be seen off campus leading and participating in a variety of civic engagement opportunities.
The Honors Program
Columbus State's Honors Program gives high-ability students in Arts & Sciences, or Career & Technical programs the opportunity to join a community of like-minded individuals who desire the benefits of rigorous curriculum and heightened student and faculty interaction, including Faculty mentorship, providing one-on-one interaction with your assigned faculty mentor. Students who complete the Honors Program application and are admitted into the program will automatically be considered for an Honors Program scholarship (up to $2,000 per academic year, renewable for two years). No additional scholarship application is required. Learn More
Career Services
Columbus State's Career Services Mentorship Program is designed to provide you with a formal channel to develop relationships with professionals employed in your field of interest! By joining the program and receiving a career mentor, you can gather information related to your chosen career, get a realistic view of the daily tasks, rewards, and challenges, establish an ongoing relationship with a professional in your field, and improve your communication skills. Participants in the program, called "mentees," will meet with their mentors at least once a month during the academic year. Learn More
Student Support Services
The goal of the Student Support Services Program at Columbus State is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next. Eligible participants in the program will have the opportunity to receive one to one advisement on a regular basis, access to tutoring, mentoring and many other academic related support services. SSS is committed to helping you achieve your educational goals, "Let SSS become a vital part of your academic success here at Columbus State." Learn More
12 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR MENTOR ASAP
Don't waste your mentor's time--or yours. Get better advice by asking the right questions.
By Young Entrepreneur Council
1. "What do you wish you knew at my stage?"
2. "Who else would you recommend I connect with?"
3. "How can I work smarter?"
4. "If you could do it all again, what would you do differently?"
5. "What are you trying to accomplish this quarter?"
6. "What would you do if you were me?"
7. "Am I being irrational?"
8. "What should keep me up at night?"
9. "What were your biggest failures?"
10. "How would you handle this scenario?"
11. "What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?"
12. "What am I doing wrong?"
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