In the broad sense, a mentor is someone who takes a special interest in helping person to motivate and de velop him/her in to a successful professional. In the present scenario, the concept of mentoring has found application in every forum of learning. In academics, mentor is often used synonymously with faculty adviser. A mentoring relationship develops over an extended period, during which a student's needs and the nature of the relationship tend to change. Mentor will try to be aware of these changes and vary the degree and type of attention, help, advice, information, and encouragement.
In general, an effective mentoring relationship is characterized by mutual respect, trust, understanding, and empathy. Good mentors are able to share life experiences and wisdom, as well as technical expertise. They are good listeners, good observers, and good problem-solvers of mentees. They make an effort to know, accept, and respect the goals and interests of the mentees.
At, JSSATE, Bengaluru, a systematic mentoring system is in place to ensure overall development of the students, which includes personal, professional and career development. At present, there are more than 3000 students studying in different discipline and these students are monitored and mentored by around 150 faculty mentors. Mentors will be in touch with mentees even after completion of their degrees. Mentors collects the placement/higher studies details of the mentees, shares job opportunities for needy people, invites them to participate in college events like cultural fests, Technical talks, Alumni meets, etc.
