Setting Up a Scheduling System
What should you do if you email a mentee, but they don't schedule a 1:1?
Follow up with another email to remind them to schedule a 1:1.
Name one topic you can discuss with students during a 1:1 meeting.
A few common examples are classes, registration, dorm life, and student orgs.
Who is Carlson's Wellness Counselor?
Maureen Maslinski (masli032@umn.edu).
Name at least one mental health resource that UMN provides to students.
U of M Crisis Line at 612-301-4673 (available 24/7), Boynton Mental Health Clinic, Student Counseling Services, Let’s Talk, Learn to Live, and YOU@MN.
How many events are mentor pairs required to plan in a semester?
At least 2-3 group events.
Name a 1:1 scheduling modality.
Google Calendar (Google Appointments), Google Form, Shared Spreadsheet
What is one thing you can do to make students feel more comfortable in 1:1s?
Share personal experiences, find common ground, act as a friend rather than a superior, show interest (ask them follow-up questions), and have a positive attitude!
A student is struggling with the mental dimension of the Wellness Wheel. Name one resource you can provide them with.
Maureen Maslinski – Carlson’s Wellness Counselor, Boynton Health and Therapy Services, Student Counseling Services, Let’s Talk, Wellness Connections, MentalHealth.umn.edu, Center for Spirituality and Healing
What is the Center for Community-Engaged Learning?
This UMN center connects students with volunteer opportunities and community-engaged learning experiences in the Twin Cities.
What is the Weisman Art Museum?
A free art museum located on campus (across from Bruininks Hall).
Name two potential locations for 1:1 meetings.
There are many answers here, but some popular locations are the Hanson Caribou, Carlson caf, or anywhere else on campus. Zoom meetings are discouraged (exceptions for emergencies, illness, commuters, etc.)
What should you do if students are not interested in meeting with you?
Many answers can work here, but at the end of the day -- don't take it to heart! Regardless of their interest levels, it is important to continue to offer them support and resources to guide them through their first year.
A student is struggling with the career dimension of the Wellness Wheel. Name one resource you can provide them with.
SLCD Career Coaching, Peer Career Coaches, SLCD Web Resources, Handshake, Career Fairs, Career Week, Carlson/UMN student groups, other networking events
What are Emerging Leaders of Color Mentors?
A Carlson-specific role that involves mentoring students of color and supporting their leadership development.
What is a post-engagement email?
An email that mentors should send at the end of the semester to help stay in touch with their mentees.
Which course (other than BA 1021) can students receive class points for 1:1s in?
BA 2062: Impact Lab
What are two icebreaker questions you could ask during a 1:1 meeting?
Anything appropriate should work here! Please avoid unprofessional topics such as drinking or partying, and anything overly personal such as dating or politics.
You're concerned about a student’s mental health and are unsure what to do. Who should you contact to help support them?
Zain, Laura, a Coordinator, or Maureen (our Carlson Wellness Counselor). While it is important to listen to and support your students, we understand that you are not therapists!
What is the Consulting Enterprise?
A Carlson School program that offers hands-on experience in consulting and allows students to work with real clients.
Name two on-campus activities/meeting spots for mentor outings.
A few common examples are Goldy’s Game Room, Gopher sporting events, tunnel/bus tours, and a schedule builder walkthrough.
A link to sign up for 1:1s and/or instructions on how to sign up.
Name two things you should do to prepare for a 1:1 meeting.
Set an appointment reminder email, create a set of ice breaker questions, create a list of resources to send to the student after meeting, review CSOM resources (study abroad resources, student orgs, etc.), bring wellness wheel activity and key
Students not enrolled in BA 1021 won't complete a Wellness Wheel. How can mentors otherwise incorporate this concept into 1:1s?
Mentors should ask questions related to the dimensions of the Wellness Wheel in their 1:1s and share resources with students when applicable.
What are Peer Career Coaches?
A role in which student workers assist fellow students by providing career services such as resume reviews, mock interviews, career planning, and job search strategies at CSOM.
Name two off-campus activities/meeting spots for mentor outings.
A few common examples are light rail tours, Minnehaha Falls Park, the Mall of America, and off-campus sporting events.