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International Mentor Training Program Certification

International Mentor Training Program Certification. Page Keller, College of Charleston CRLA Certifications Director Heather Porter, Salisbury University CRLA IMTPC Coordinator. Session Overview. Welcome and Introductions IMTPC Assessment IMTPC Overview Break

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International Mentor Training Program Certification

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  1. International Mentor Training Program Certification • Page Keller, College of Charleston • CRLA Certifications Director • Heather Porter, Salisbury University • CRLA IMTPC Coordinator

  2. Session Overview • Welcome and Introductions • IMTPC Assessment • IMTPC Overview • Break • Best Practices (Programs Certified at Levels 1, 2, and 3) • Workshop

  3. College Reading & Learning Association • Tutor & Mentor Training Program Certification • Professional Development • Research • Service

  4. CRLA - proud member of

  5. CRLA Certification Programs

  6. ITTPC • Provides recognition and positive reinforcement for tutors' successful work • Sets an internationally accepted standard of skills and training for tutors • Endorsed by the CLADEA, NADE, and the Commission XVI of the ACPA

  7. IMTPC • Sets standards and guidelines for the minimum of skills and training • Inspires mentor trainers to create programs that challenge mentors • Offers campus recognition and rewards for mentors • Endorsed by the CLADEA organizations and the Commission XVI of the ACPA

  8. IMPTC Quiz • What do you already know?

  9. Levels of Mentor Certification

  10. Four Components of Program Certification • Mentor Selection • Training • Experience • Evaluation

  11. IMTPC Training Formats • Workshops • Courses • Combination of workshops, courses, and self-paced training

  12. Level 1:Amount/Duration of Training • Option 1: Level 1 ITTPC + 5 hours of mentor training • Option 2: 15 hours of mentor training

  13. Level 1:Areas/Topics to be Covered • Option 1: • Level 1 Tutor Certification + • Role of the Peer Mentor • Do's and Don'ts • Professional Ethics • Establishing Rapport • Motivating Mentees • Electives • Option 2: • Role of the Peer Mentor • Do's and Don'ts • Professional Ethics • Establishing Rapport • Motivating Mentees • Questioning & Listening Skills • Preparing to Study • Resources and Referrals • Electives

  14. Level 1:Required Experience • Option 1: 25 hours of tutoring experience + 25 hours of mentoring experience • Option 2: 50 hours of mentoring experience

  15. Level 2:Amount/Duration of Training • Level 1 Certification + 10 additional hours • 25 total hours

  16. Level 2:Areas/Topics to be Covered • Level 1 training topics + • Conflict Resolution • Mentoring Boundaries • Ways of Mentoring • Cultural Awareness • Academic Majors and Advising • Electives

  17. Level 2:Required Experience • Level 1 Requirement + 25 additional hours • 75 total hours

  18. Level 3:Amount/Duration of Training • Level 2 Certification + 10 additional hours • 35 total hours

  19. Level 3:Areas/Topics to be Covered • Levels 1 and 2 topics + • Conferencing Skills • Constructive Criticism • Gender Issues Awareness • Leadership Styles • Electives

  20. Level 3:Required Experience • Levels 1 and 2 Requirements + 25 hours • 100 total hours

  21. Certification Overview

  22. Program Certificate

  23. Mentor Certificate

  24. Application Process • Review Requirements http://www.crla.net/imtpc/certification_requirements.htm • Complete Applicationhttp://www.crla.net/imtpc/IMTPC_Application.doc • Submit Application • Via Dropbox www.dropbox.com • Mail check for certification to CRLA Headquarters

  25. Application Review • Applications are evaluated by trained reviewers • Applications shared with reviewers in Dropbox • Turn-around time is 2-4 weeks • Interested in becoming a reviewer? Let us know!

  26. Benefits of Certification • Create a coherent curriculum • Secure student/faculty confidence • Attract program attention and interest • Generate spirit of teamwork • Generate community interest • Attract highly motivated mentors • Tie wage rates to certification levels • Honor certified mentors

  27. Best Practices • Level 1 – College of Charleston • Level 2 – University of Louisville • Level 3 – University of West Georgia

  28. Level 1:First-Year ExperiencePeer Facilitator Program College of CharlestonPage Keller

  29. Peer Facilitators • First-Year Experience Program • Synthesis Seminars, attached to • First-Year Seminars • Learning Communities

  30. Synthesis Seminars • First-Year Transition Topics • Interdisciplinary Activities

  31. Selection Process • Faculty nominated • 3.0 gpa required • Application • Recommendations • Interview

  32. Training Methods • Initial Training (28 hours) • TEDU 205 • 2-credit hours • Pass/Fail • Ongoing Training (20 hours) • Pre-Semester Training (6 hours) • Weekly Meetings (14 hours)

  33. TEDU 205Exploring Leadership: Building Peer Facilitation Skills • The purpose of this course is to enroll a group of faculty nominated students who will facilitate student experiences. • Students develop peer facilitation skills through reading, discussing, and collaborative learning about leadership, facilitation, and the historical background. • Additionally, the students learn about the factors that influence student development, such as values, gender, and culture.

  34. Required Mentoring Experience • Weekly Synthesis Seminars • 14 hours • Drop-In Hours • 28 hours • Required Individual Meetings • 10 hours minimum

  35. Workshop • Mentor Learning Outcomes • Training Outcomes • Training Mode(s) • Training Topics • Required Mentoring Experience

  36. Level 2: Students Obtaining Success (SOS) Mentors The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  37. Selection • GPA of 3.0 or higher: Applicants report their GPA on the peer mentor application form (SOS Mentor Application). Our program assistant then checks applicants’ transcripts to verify that reported GPA’s are accurate. • Interview with the mentor, trainer/supervisor: Qualified applicants participate in a structured interview with the Assistant Director of the program and at least one Graduate Assistant. (Mentor Interview Questions) (Mentor Applicant Evaluation). • Two or more references from faculty, former supervisors, or counselors:Applicants are required to submit two references from faculty or staff on campus as part of the application process (SOS Mentor Reference Form).

  38. Training • 3-Day Face-to-Face Group Training, Face-to-Face Workshops, and Face-to-Face Discussion-Based Seminars

  39. Experience • Mentors hold weekly meetings with their supervisors. • Within the meetings contact sheets are collected for each of the hour-long meetings that the mentor held the week before and dates are recorded on the attached chart (Mentor Tracking Sheet for Supervisor). • At the end of each semester, each mentor holds a check-out meeting with his/her supervisor and mentoring hours are totaled and recorded on the attached form (SOS Mentor Checkout Form) Mentoring hours for each semester are then recorded on a master spreadsheet (Mentor Hours and Trainings).

  40. Evaluation • At the end of each semester, all of the students in our program complete the SOS Mentee Evaluation of Mentor online. • Each mentor schedules a meeting with his/her supervisor during which the supervisor will summarize the feedback on the mentee evaluations. • The supervisor collaborates with the mentor to identify areas of strength and areas of potential improvement for the mentor based on the feedback. • Notes from the conversation are documented in the mentor’s file.

  41. Level 3: Peer Leader Program University of Cincinnati

  42. Selection • Apply online at UC Jobs. Resume must be included. • Additional questions on Survey Monkey. • Two letters of recommendation • Interviews

  43. Training • 4 days of training • Workshops/Seminars

  44. Experience • Planning Sheets • Post Activity Reflection • Weekly Reports submitted, including mentoring hours

  45. Evaluation • Peer Observations • Mentee Evaluations

  46. IMTPC Application Workshop

  47. Define Your Program • What is the purpose of your peer mentoring program? • What are the student learning outcomes for the mentors and the mentees? • How many mentors will you hire/employ?

  48. Selection • GPA of 3.0 or higher • Interview with mentor and trainer/supervisor • Two or more references from faculty, former supervisors, or counselors/advisors. • Personality type assessment (recommended but not required)

  49. Training • IMTPC Level 1, 2, or 3 • Format • Length

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