THE

LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE
NATI0NAL
ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
MENTORING
PROJECT

SUBMITTED BY:
M. STEPHANIE JONES, DIRECTOR OF HOLISTIC
COLLEGE
DELORES M. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT, LCNAA
SYLVESTER KYLES, JR., MENTORING COORDINATOR

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Livingstone College has a rich history of preparing its students to be global
leaders. Its alums have gone on to advance and achieve great success over
the years. As the college continues to pursue excellence in preparing its
students for the 21st century global society, a valuable resource is now
offering its rich reservoir of talents and capital to the college. The
Livingstone College National Alumni Association, led by its newly elected
president, Mrs. Delores M. Johnson, is teaming with The Holistic
College/Success Center, under the direction of Mrs. M. Stephanie Jones to
introduce the LCNAA Mentoring Project (LCNAAMP). The LCNAAMP will launch
in January 2016.
It is clear that this resource has been underutilized over the years, and is
critical in the colleges ability to move to the next level of success for its
students. The holistic model our current president, Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr.,
has brought to the school lends itself to enriching the educational experience
of the students outside the classroom. What better way of assisting students
in their growth than exposing them to alums who have attained success, and
who are willing to share their wisdom, experience, and resources?
LCNAAMP seeks to match mentors (alumni) with mentees (students) in oneon-one mentor-student relationships. The mentors will be matched with
students with like interests, such as common majors or from similar
backgrounds. This program has the potential to connect disengaged alumni,
expand LCNAA membership, create opportunities for alumni to engage in the
college regularly, constructively motivate students to achieve their fullest
potential, and bring to light the rich history of the schools past while
stimulating its bright future.
This project shall operate under the auspices of the Success Center. An
appointed Program Coordinator shall work with the LCNAA Oversight Board
to plan, organize, implement, monitor, and evaluate the outcome of the
program. In additon, the LCNAA Program Coordinator shall act as the single
point of contact between the College Program Coordinator and the LCNAA.
Working together, the college and LCNAA will make use of the rich reservoir
of untapped and underutilized alumni talents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Overview
A. Introduction
B. Description -5 Stage Mentoring Process
C. Objectives
Student-Mentor Project
A. Mentor Responsibilities
B. Mentee Responsibilities
C. Mentor Selection
D. Mentee Selection
E. Matching Mentors to Mentees
F. Monitoring and Tracking
G. Evaluations

Overview
A. Introduction
The holistic college model was instituted at the college in 2006 upon the
arrival of Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins, Sr., and one of the key components is
mentoring. A student-to-student program, as well as a faculty/staff
mentoring program are being utilized, and this new project will give alumni
an awesome opportunity to contribute to the college in a new way. Many
alums have enjoyed successful careers in many settings in society, forming a
rich reservoir of untapped and underutilized resources that are vital to
advancing the life of the college, and educating global students.
B. Description -5 Stage Mentoring Process
Multi-generational diversity is the most current approach to addressing student
needs through mentoring. Successful implementation of the project will

provide an empowering interactive experience for both the mentors and the
mentees. The LCNAAMP is a five-step mentoring program that includes (1)
selection of mentors and mentees, (2) matching the mentor with a mentee,
(3) setting up the initial meeting of the two, (4) recording on-going contacts
between the mentor and mentee, and (5) Evaluating the success of the
matches through both objective and subjective measures.
C. Objectives
The LCNAAMP intends to:
Provide effective mentors to assist students in achieving Satisfactory
Academic Progress based on the student catalog.
Foster inspiration and motivation through frequent and consistent
communication, meetings, workshops, and seminars.
Teach students personal responsibility and provide professional development.

Livingstone College National Alumni Mentoring Project

A. Mentor Responsibilities
The mentor shall assume the following responsibilities:
Provide background information through bio-statement and
resume to assist in matching to proper student/mentee.
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 Complete volunteer pack from the colleges Office of Human

Resources.
Establish contact with mentee at least twice per month.
Provide contact information for project staff and mentee use.
Collaborate with mentee to set mutual goals and expectations.
Establish a mutually agreed upon contact schedule to ensure
timely and substantive feedback on agreed goals and
expectations.
Commit to at least one face-to-face meeting with mentee during
the academic year.
Honor the requirements of the mentoring process and respect
the boundaries of the mentor-mentee relationship.
Provide periodic written evaluations of the mentees progress
towards targeted goals and other agreed upon learning and
developmental activities to the program coordinator.
Complete and submit a final written evaluation of the mentormentee experience at the end of the academic year.
B. Mentee Responsibilities
The mentee shall assume the following responsibilities:
Develop a written statement of need, identifying academic goals,
career plans, and general expectations of the mentor-mentee
relationship and process.
Agree to establish a supportive and trusting mentor-mentee
relationship.
Communicate with mentor at least twice monthly.
Provide contact information for mentor and project staff.
Collaborate with mentor to set mutual goals and expectations.
Establish mutually agreed upon contact schedule to ensure
timely and substantive feedback on agreed goals and
expectations.
Maintain regular contact with mentor.

 Honor the requirements of the mentoring process and respect

the boundaries of the mentor-mentee relationship.
Commit to at least one face-to-face meeting with mentor during
the academic year.
Complete and submit a final written evaluation of the mentormentee experience at the end of the academic year.

C. Mentor Selection
Potential mentors should complete the mentoring interest form found
in the LCNAA newsletter, contact the LCNAA Program Manager or their
local alumni chapter. All mentors shall be selected by the LCNAA
Oversight Board and must complete a volunteer pack from the college,
submit an application and resume.
D. Mentee Selection
Mentees shall be selected through the office of the mentoring
coordinator of the Success Center. Nominations for mentees shall be
sought through Learning Community Advisors. Potential mentees shall
submit an application that includes a statement of need identifying
academic goals, career plans, and general expectations of the mentormentee relationship and process.
E. Matching Mentors to Mentees
The Project Coordinator shall confer with the LCNAA Program
Manager and Learning Community Advisors to match mentors to
mentees. Majors, common interests, gender, professional
backgrounds, and personalities shall be used in matching mentors
with mentees.

F. Monitoring and Tracking

The mentor and mentee shall collaborate to develop a plan of action
with common goals and objectives to be accomplished during the
school year. Both the mentor and mentee shall log all contacts
during the relationship. This log shall be submitted to the Project
Coordinator who will monitor and track the progress of the mentormentee relationship, and periodically assess the quality of the
relationship. They both shall complete and submit a final written

evaluation of the mentor-mentee experience at the end of the

academic year.

G. Evaluation
The mentor and mentee shall complete and submit a final written
evaluation of the mentor-mentee experience to the program
coordinator at the end of the academic year. These evaluations
shall be reviewed, and an ongoing file shall be maintained. The
Program Coordinator shall make any needed adjustments to
pairing.

Mentor Application
Livingstone College National Alumni Association Mentoring Project

Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC
December 2015
________________________________________________________________
SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: _____________________
Last

_____________________
First

____________
Middle Initial

Street Address: ________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________, State: _____, Zip Code: ____________
Home Phone: _________________________ Email: __________________________

Cell Phone: ___________________________

Are you currently employed?

/__/ Yes

/__/ No

/__/ Retired

List your employer: _____________________________________________________

State your title/position: __________________________________________________
List your postsecondary degrees (Schools): __________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Section II: Mentoring Profile Information
Do you have previous mentoring experience?
Are you currently a mentor?

/__/ Yes

/__/ Yes

/__/ No

/__/ No

Do you have experience working with youth? /__/ Yes

/__/ No

If yes explain:
Have you ever been mentored?

/__/ Yes

/__/ No

If yes, describe the benefits derived from the experience?

Describe the expectations you hope to achieve from the LCNAAMP mentoring
experience:

How will the mentee benefit from the mentor relationship?

How will you communicate with your mentee?

How much time can you contribute to mentee-mentor relationship?

Will you have at least one face-to-face contact with your mentee during the school
year?

/__/ Yes

/__/

No

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SECTION 1V: MENTOR AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE

I have read the LCNAAMP guidelines and agree to the expectations listed for a
mentor, and I understand that by affixing name to this application, I am signing a
Mentor Agreement.

_________________________________

_____________________________

Print Name

Signature

______________________________
Date

Mentee Application
The Integrated Volunteer Alumni Mentoring System

LivingstoneCollege
Salisbury, North Carolina

December 2015
________________________________________________________________

Last Name: _______________ First Name: _____________ Middle Initial:

___________

Home Address: _________________________________________________________________

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Tel. No: ____ - _____- _______ Cell No: ____- ______- ________

Email address: __________________________________

Male /__/

Female /__/ Date of Birth: __________

Campus/Local Address: ___________________________________________________________

City:

State:

Zip Code:

What are your academic goals? (i. e. GPA, major, graduate school)

What are your career plans?

List extracurricular activities, internships, and/or community service work.

Describe what you want to gain from the mentoring relationship:

I have read the LCNAAMP guidelines and agree to the expectations listed for a
mentee, and I understand that by affixing my name to this application, I am signing
a Mentee Agreement.

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________________________________________

______________________________________

(Print Name)

(Signature)

________________________________________
(Date)

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