September 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.
September Theme:
Time Management & Study Strategies
The theme of our September Newsletter is "Time Management & Study Strategies." As many of our students begin their semester, it is important that they have the study tools and strategies to adapt to virtual classes while we continue to shelter in place.
Our Advising Team has developed a guide with effective time management and study tips for our Scholars and Mentors to refer to. These strategies include: Using Planners & Calendars, Effective Note-Taking in Class, Getting the Most From Your Lectures, Class Discussion Strategies and Studying for STEM. We encourage you to review the guide and refer to its strategies throughout the semester as you support your Scholar.
September: National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15th -October 15th each year. This month is dedicated to elevating and celebrating the different histories, cultures and achievements of people in the U.S. with lineage from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain and Central and South America. Additionally, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile all celebrate their independence days during this month.
Click below to learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
General Announcements:
Introducing New Mentor Leads York Prado & Kasia Wiacek
On behalf of our OP College Completion team, we are wishing a very warm welcome to our two new Mentor Leads, York Prado and Kasia Wiacek! Both York and Kasia joined the Mentor Lead Team this summer and we couldn't be happier that they've volunteered their time and talents to support our Mentor community.
York, a Mentor to a 2019 Scholar, will be the Mentor Lead for the Private/East Mentor Team. Kasia, a Mentor to a 2017 Scholar, will be the Lead for the UC Merced Mentor Team. If you are on one of these Mentor Teams, we encourage you to introduce yourself to your new Mentor Lead and reach out to them in the future if you need any support.
If you are interested in becoming a Mentor Lead for BCC & Other Community Colleges, HBCU, NorCal, SoCal, UCSC or Laney/College of Alameda, please read the description below and reach out to diana@oaklandpromise.org.
Fall Mentor Team Meetings
Our Fall Mentor Team meetings are back! Your Mentor Lead or Oakland Promise staff will be hosting virtual Mentor Team meetings for new and continuing Mentors from October 1st through November 21st. These meetings will be an opportunity for each Mentor Team to network and share mentoring tips and questions with the team. Below are the tentative meeting dates for each team:
SFSU + SJSU - Thursday, 10/1, 5:30-7pm
HBCU - Thursday, 10/8, 10-11:30am
All Community Colleges - Saturday, 10/10, 10-11:30am
UCB - Thursday, 10/15, 5:30-7pm
UCM - Thursday, 10/22, 5:30-7pm
SoCal + NorCal - Saturday, 10/24, 10-11:30am
CSUEB - Thursday, 10/29. 5:30-7pm
UCD - Saturday, 11/7, 10-11:30am
Pvt/West + Pvt/East - Thursday, 11/12, 5:30-7pm
UCSC - Saturday, 11/21, 10-11:30am
Please add your Mentor Team's meeting date and time to your calendar. RSVP's coming soon!
Mentor Resource Training Video
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Oakland Promise Mentor Resources Training Video!
If you are a 2020 Mentor, you are likely already aware that the video is required viewing, as is the associated follow-up quiz. You should have received email correspondence from us with a personalized link to your quiz in order to receive credit for completion. The due date for this was Monday, August 31st. If you have not already, please be sure to watch the video and submit the follow-up quiz ASAP. 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.
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.
Monthly Mentor Survey Opening September 3rd!
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 September 3rd
2020 OP Advisor Caseload Divisions
Our Advising Team has new caseloads this year! If your student has questions about their OP scholarship or needs academic advising and support from OP, please have them reach out to the OP Advisor that is assigned to their college or university.
The below caseload breakdown is provided for your information. Please remember to support your Scholar's self-advocacy and have them reach out directly to their Advisor if they have any questions.
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: BCC & Other Community Colleges, HBCU, NorCal, SoCal, UCSC 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..
"Pandemic pushes California college students to change or delay enrollments"
By Ashley A. Smith, August 24th, 2020, EdSource
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