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ATMentors Monthly [april]Howdy MentorsThe 2011 spring semester is wrapping up!

In this month’s issue of ATMentors Monthly, make sure you read [What’s New with Mentors?] to catch up on our plans for 2011. Also, [Mark Your Calendar] with some dates and events occurring within the next few months.

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[What’s New with Mentors?]Do you know someone that you think would be a great mentor for our Aggies?

E-mail ATMentors@tamu.edu or have them submit the New Mentor Application online at mentors.tamu.edu

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ATMentors is now on Facebook! Please search us under ATMentors and like the page! We can utilize this social network to reach more Aggies and potential mentors! Also please check out the Meet your Mentors album, if you do not have a photo or bio up, please email us! (Photo in Jpeg and Bio no longer than 3 paragraphs, please)

“One thing I know; the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” -Albert Schweitzer

Welcome NEW Mentors!Sherylon Carroll, Associate Vice President for Communications, Division of Marketing and Communications Amanda Holmes, Academic Advisor II, Construction Science, College of Architecture Mary-Kathryn Moss, Project Specialist, Dean of Faculties, Academic Affairs Melissa Shehane, Student Devlopment Specialist, Student Activities, Division of Student Affairs Terri Callery, Senior Administrative Coordinator, Accounting, Mays Business School Ann Eastwood, Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs, College of Architecture

A BIG THANK YOU to Dr. Maggie Gartner from Student Counseling Services for her amazing presentation at the March 23rd ATMentor Luncheon! We had a great turnout of over 45 mentors and plenty of helpful resources from Student Counseling Services. If you missed out, please feel free to get more information on the presentation at http://scs.tamu.edu.

If you or your department would like to present, or have ideas on topics you would like to see presented at the next ATMentor Lun-cheon, please let us know! Again, we appreciate all of the mentors that participated and for those who could not make it, we hope to see you at the next one!

Check out the pictures below!

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[Tips for April]This section contains hints and resources that will help you while mentoring.

Set Ground RulesEven if the mentoring plan is very unstructured, make sure that both of you understand the limits in terms of time, contact and extent of personal involvement. However you structure your relationship, discuss and agree on things up front.

Be AvailableA true mentoring relationship involves interruption to your normal work patterns. Be prepared for this. Sometimes, it may be impossible to step in with advice at the time it is needed, but perhaps a phone call in the evening will suffice, if she is having a problem and needs your help.

Be SupportiveEven if your student makes major mistakes, help them to see the learning aspect of even bad situations. Encourage them to read and develop their job skills. Be a role model for them by doing this yourself. Reinforce positive and constructive behavior.

Read more: How to Be a Mentor | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2135363_be-a-mentor.

�Have suggestions, comments, or an addition to the newsletter? Please

e-mail ATMentors@tamu.edu or call 979.845.5826.

[Campus Highlight]University Writing Center

Their mission is simple, they help students learn to write and speak more effectively.The University Writing Center is located in the Evans Library and can be utilized by undergraduate and graduate students of Texas A&M. They can help students in person and online on the following: Academic Writing Business & Professional Writing Creative Writing and Fiction Graduate Writing Learning to write in English Presentations...and more!

For more information or to set up an appointment, please visit writingcenter.tamu.edu or call 979-458-1455

This section contains helpful hints and resources that will help you while mentoring.

April 4th: The Writing Process-Brainstorming, Researching and Outlining 7pm-8pm The Writing Center (Evans Library 2nd floor)

April 11th: Understanding Credit Cards and Credit Scores 5pm-6pm Pavilion, 236

April 15th: Aggie Ring Day 3pm-12am Clayton Williams Alumni Center (CLAY)

April 15-17th: Parents Weekend Student Activities http://parentsweekend.tamu.edu

[Mark Your Calendar]Important Dates & Events