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Presidential Project

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My presidential project has a primary focus on mentorship, and the opportunities it provides in relation to student leadership, but also in relation to personal growth and the ability for mentors to help their mentees grow and develop into leaders and citizens of the future. No person should ever feel alone, and this platform for mentorship is intended to ensure that is not the case and allowing students to fulfill their potential, learn of opportunities, and perpetuate the cycle of developing and celebrating leaders.

What is student mentoring?

Student mentoring can be defined as a continued and maintained relationship between the mentor, who is the provider of advice, support, and assistance, and the student, who is the recipient of advice, support, and assistance.

 

In the context of student mentoring, the mentor could be a fellow high school/middle school student, likely older or of comparable age, or could even be a college student or adult that is the mentor.

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It’s important to note that being a mentor is not a fixed/permanent role, but rather a need-dependent course of actions.
 

Why does mentoring need to occur?

The short answer: unfulfilled potential stemming from loneliness and emotional distancing.

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39% of high school seniors reported that they felt loneliness.

38% of high school seniors reported that they felt left out from activities and groups.

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When surveyed by the EdWeek research center, a sample of students were surveyed on the assistance they received from their persona mentors:


47% of students received praise and encouragement when accomplishing something.
33% of students received “support during tough times.”
44% of students felt they had someone to listen when they need someone to talk to.

RESOURCES

New Advisor Handbook

Project Planning

Sample Constitution

Sample Meeting Agenda

How to Host a Middle Level Conference

How to Host a Region Conference

How to Host a State Conference

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