Mentorship Guide

An honors experience offers students a purposeful, high impact experiential opportunity to learn and grow. Students in the UHP complete a minimum of 5 experiences prior to graduation. There are three ways to complete an experience: UHP seminars or study tours, pre-approved experiences, and self-designed experiences. Each experience meets the following criteria:

• Aligns with at least one UHP Competency Area
• Aligns with the UHP Vision
• Consists of at least 75 hours including planning, execution, and reflection (equivalent to a 3-credit-hour course)
• On-going and culminating reflection showing students’ growth and learning
  Mentorship
• Sharing of learning to a small or large audience beyond UHP staff at conclusion of experience

The UHP's vision of effective mentorship emphasizes collaboration toward shared goals through mutual trust, clear communication, and reflective practice. Within a project-focused framework, we foster reciprocal mentorship relationships that support holistic academic, professional, and personal growth. By harnessing our core competencies—community engagement, creativity, global studies, research, and leadership—UHP mentorship helps students define their goals as they develop into engaged global citizen scholars.

As a mentor, you play an important role in helping our students grow into global citizen scholars. We ask that you:

• Inspire curiosity and creativity. Encourage students to ask questions, explore new ideas, and think in innovative ways.
• Support research and learning. Share your expertise, offer feedback, attend presentations, and connect students with opportunities to deepen their academic work.
• Broaden perspectives. Expose students to multiple viewpoints and help them think about their work in a global context. 
• Encourage community impact. Guide students in considering how their projects and goals can make a positive difference in the world.
• Model leadership. Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, and integrity while helping students develop their own leadership skills.
• Help students reflect. Support them in connecting their experiences to their values, goals, and future paths.

As a mentee, you play an active role in your own growth towards becoming a global citizen scholar and in building a strong relationship with your mentor. We ask that you:

• Be curious and open-minded. Ask questions, seek feedback, and explore new ideas with creativity and enthusiasm.
• Take initiative in your learning. Be prepared for meetings, follow through on goals, and actively pursue research and academic opportunities.
• Embrace multiple perspectives. Be willing to listen, reflect, and consider how global contexts shape your work and worldview. 
• Seek ways to make an impact. Think about how your projects, learning, and leadership can contribute to your community and beyond.
• Practice professionalism and leadership. Communicate respectfully, be reliable, and take responsibility for your role in the mentoring relationship.
• Reflect on your growth. Regularly consider how your experiences connect to your values, goals, and the bigger picture of becoming a global citizen scholar.