Towson University’s Staff Mentorship Program aims to develop relationships among staff, resulting in a stronger and more collaborative working environment. Specifically, this program assists with integrating employees into the Towson University community by providing them with a valuable resource, a mentor, who offers support and encouragement, and is a point of reference for many additional resources that this campus offers.

The mentor/mentee matching program is available to all employees regardless of classification and division. Those interested in being a mentor or being mentored can register online and are notified as potential matches become available.

Mentor’s Role and Responsibilities

Provide general information; be knowledgeable of and share information on professional development, recreational/social, and volunteer opportunities; introduce the new employee to broader networks; introduce available campus and community resources; support and encourage the new employee’s success and development; be an active listener and question/challenge thoughts and ideas for deeper reflection.

Mentor’s must demonstrate solid understanding and appreciation for the University’s mission, values, and goals; desire participation in this program; be willing to devote the necessary time to this program; have strong interpersonal skills; share knowledge and experiences; and maintain confidentiality.

• Fill out the Volunteer to be a Mentor/Request a Mentor Form
• Complete the eLearning course Mentor Effectively (mgmt_10_a01_bs_enus) via Towson's eLearning Center (TEC) on the role of the mentor
  • Course description
  • Login to TEC to complete the course

Mentee’s Role and Responsibilities

Mentee’s must show appreciation for the University’s mission, values, and goals and seek a greater understanding of how they intertwine into daily activities; desire participation in this program; be willing to devote the necessary time to this program; have a willingness to learn from others; be involved and ask questions; and maintain confidentiality.

• Fill out the Volunteer to be a Mentor/Request a Mentor Form
• Complete the eLearning course Achieving Success: the Help of a Mentor (mgmt_10_a05_bs_enus) via Towson's eLearning Center (TEC) on the role of the mentee
  • Course description
  • Login to TEC to complete the course