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• Established in the summer of 2016.

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• Created mentoring guideline books.

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• Launched M&M website.

• 82 pairs of mentors and mentees (63 Penn GSE alumni;

       96 current students) participated in 2016 fall. 

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• 80 percent of the mentees who participated in our survey indicated that they were satisfied with the M&M program.

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• More than two thirds of the participants said that hey want to keep working with their current.

• Held a mentor leadership workshop.

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• Faculty who specialize in human development and mentorship were invited to give talks on improving mentoring skills.

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• Various tips on building successful mentoring relationships were offered.

• Hosted a Penn GSE networking event and invited Penn GSE alumni and current students.

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• Alumni connected with students through round table discussions on topics such as practical, academic, and employment related topics.

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• 2016-2017 Best Mentor Award. 

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• Professional networking time offered.

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• Started collaboration with the Penn GSE Offices of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations.

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• Sponsored by the Penn GSE Student Government and and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly.