Master of Arts in Management

We are excited to launch a mentoring program in support of our MAM students during their studies at The College of St. Scholastica. 

The ideas, encouragement, contacts, and support offered by mentors can have a profound impact on the personal and professional career aspirations of our graduate students in management.  It's a mutually rewarding experience and mentors often comment on the level of satisfaction they derive from giving back through mentoring and having a positive impact on the next generation of leaders in business and the community.

  - Randy Zimmermann, Graduate Programs Chair

Mentor Program
Students in the MAM Program will be matched with a mentor based on their expressed professional areas of interest and personal development goals.  Mentors will be alumni and other community members with experience in the field of business.

Qualifications of a Mentor
Prospective mentors should have the following characteristics:
-  An established career and a credible background in  business;
-  A leadership role within their organization;
-  Active participation within their professional community
   (i.e.  professional associations, conferences, publications, etc.);
   and,
-  High interest in contributing to the development of future
   professional leaders.

Attributes of Mentees
Characteristics of the mentees will be:
-  Within the first year of the CSS MAM Program;
-  Have completed the Professional Effectiveness Seminar
   which informs the student of how to maximize their mentor
   experience;
-  Have clear professional objectives; and,
-  Have an understanding and respect for the  volunteer
   mentors' valuable time.

Commitment of a Mentor
To meet the expectations of the mentoring program, mentors
will:

-  Strive to remain accessible to mentees;
-  Communicate clear expectations of when and how
    interaction will be achieved;
-  Help the mentee to achieve goals by accessing resources
   and building professional networks; and,
-  Be willing to mentor up to three students for approximately 6
   hours per student over a  9 month period.

CSS Commitment
The staff of the MAM Program will provide:
-  Orientation and support to  mentors and mentees;
-  An appropriate matching of students and mentors based on
   interests and personal attributes;
-  Modest financial support to mentors in recognition of their
   time, as well as any out-of-pocket expenses incurred.
-  Availability for feedback and coaching for issues that arise.