August 2020!
The Mentor Resource Hub (MRH)
Tap into our Mentor Resource Hub (MRH) where you will find our program's extensive collection of Mentor resources, including:
COVID-19 Resources for Scholars; Mentor Program Calendar; Mentor Staff and Lead Contact Info; and Scholar Internship, Job, & Scholarship Opportunities
Use the password: mentors4OP to login.
General Announcements
Fall 2020 Scholar Docs Due 8/21
Scholar Doc submissions for Fall 2020 are now open! Scholar Docs can be submitted until 8/21/20, after which no advances or exceptions will be made. Once all Scholar Docs are submitted and receive Advising approval on 8/21/20, ALL Scholar checks will be mailed between 9/14/20 - 9/25/20.
Please note that the Scholar Doc requirements for first-year Scholars and continuing Scholars are slightly different. These requirements and the deadline have been communicated to all OP Scholars. If your Scholar has any questions or wants to sign up for virtual Scholar Doc Office hours with our Advising Team, please support their self-advocacy and have them reach out to advising@oaklandpromise.org.
July Theme: Virtually Navigating Campus Resources
As our many of our Scholars prepare to return to school this month, the theme of our August Newsletter is "Virtually Navigating Campus Resources." There is no doubt that the Fall 2020 Term will be a non-traditional educational experience for most of our Scholars.
To help support this transition, our Advising team has developed a guide with tips for engaging and navigating campus resources remotely. We encourage you to review the guide and use the tools mentioned to support your Scholar throughout the term.
Announcements for 2020 Mentors
We are so thrilled that you have joined our amazing community of Mentors. Below you will find a list of reminders and resources. This information is for Mentors of 2020 Scholars only.
August Required Mentor-Scholar Summer Activity
For 2020 Mentors only - You should have received the August required Mentor-Scholar activity via email yesterday. This activity is the last of 3 required summer activities for 2020 Mentors and Scholars to complete together.
This activity includes 3 sections: Prework (Reflection ~ 5 min); Main Activity (Mentor-Scholar Communication Plan Agreement ~ 60 min); and Feedback Form (5 min). The August Activity and Feedback Form are due by August 21st, at 11:59 pm.
Email mentors@oaklandpromise.org with any questions.
Last Call: 8/6 FYW Date Added
Were you unable to attend one of the required First-Year Workshops (FYW) with your Scholar in June or July? Our Advising Team will be hosting one FINAL workshop on Thursday, August 6th from 5-7 pm. As a reminder, attending one FYW Summer workshop is a requirement for your student's scholarship, and Mentors and Scholars must attend together.
Be sure to RSVP with your Scholar below if you plan to attend.
Tomorrow, 8/5: Community College Success & Transfer Workshop
Calling all 2020 Mentors with Community College Scholars!
Our Advising Team will be hosting a Community College Success & Transfer Workshop tomorrow, 8/5, from 4-5 pm. The workshop, open to 2020 Scholars and Mentors, will cover tips to successfully navigate community college and showcase a panel of Oakland Promise Scholars sharing their experience and transfer processes. This will be a great opportunity for Mentors to learn more about community college resources and the transfer process. Be sure to RSVP below and bring your questions!
Mentor Resource Training Video
We are happy to announce that our Oakland Promise Mentor Resources Training Video has been published! This video is the first in a series of three Mentor Training Videos that Oakland Promise will be publishing for our Mentors. The topics were informed by reviewing the feedback we got from Mentor responses to our regular surveys, and our own experiences supporting you all. We hope that you find the video relevant, informative and helpful.
This video also comes with a follow-up quiz, which is required for all 2020 Mentors. Your personalized link to the follow-up quiz was emailed last month. We will also be sending a reminder email this week. Please
contact mentors@oaklandpromise.org if you need support locating your personalized link to the follow-up quiz. This will be the expectation for each of the videos we will publish.
Resources for New Mentors
Our OP Mentor Team has curated a folder of resources for New 2020 Mentors. Click below to find past issues of the newsletter, the Mentor Directory, Advice to Current Mentors and more!
Announcements for Continuing Mentors
Keep reading for the most recent announcements for continuing Mentors (non-2020 cohort).
August: Mentor-Scholar Communication Plan
As we gear up for the new school year, this month's activity is designed for you and your Scholar to discuss and agree on how the two of you will communicate this fall term. Mentors and Scholars are encouraged to change and customize the included communication plan, as long as both parties agree to it.
The activity has 2 parts: The Prework (Reflection ~ 5 min) and the Main Activity (Mentor-Scholar Communication Plan Agreement ~ 60 min). We strongly recommend that you and your Scholar use this activity as an opportunity to discuss communication styles and preferences. Click the link below to learn more!
Mentor Resource Training Video
We are happy to announce that our Oakland Promise Mentor Resources Training Video has been published! This video is the first in a series of three Mentor Training Videos that Oakland Promise will be publishing for our Mentors. The topics were informed by reviewing the feedback we got from your responses to our regular surveys, and our own experiences supporting you all. We hope that you find the video relevant, informative and helpful.
Monthly Mentor Survey Opening August 5th!
This survey will be open for one week and is a great opportunity to let us know what is working in your Mentor-Scholar relationship, and what additional supports OP can provide you with.
Be sure to check your inbox for our March Monthly Mentor-Scholar Interaction Survey opening on August 5th.
Mentor Program Updates, COVID-19
We are committed to continuing to put the health and safety of our community first. Click below to read the Mentor Program changes that have been implemented as of May 2020.
Mentor Reminders
Stay Connected with the Community
Our Oakland Promise Google Group is the perfect platform to receive and share job, internship, scholarship, and other academic opportunities for our Scholars. From the “My Groups” page, you can control when and if to receive email updates from the Group as well as how to opt out of the Group.
Join today!
We want to hear from YOU!
What moments stand out for you? How are you growing as a Mentor?
Each Mentor-Scholar relationship is unique, and sharing it can help others - including New Mentors - learn about what to expect, how to manage their expectations, how to celebrate successes, and more.
Mentor Leads Needed
We are seeking 1-2 Mentor Leads and/or Co-Leads to support the following teams: HBCU, SJSU, SFSU, SoCal, NorCal, UCSC, Pvt/East Coast, Pvt/West Coast, Merritt College, CSUEB, BCC & Other CCs and Laney/College of Alameda. Mentor Leads are helpful, committed and experienced folks who want to support their Mentor teammates.
Apply today below!
This Month, We're Reading..
"New Research Center Report Shows Covid-19 Effects on Postsecondary Enrollment"
By NSC Blog, June 30th, 2020, National Student Clearinghouse
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