About the Program

The Loyola Executive Alumni Association Mentoring Program is offered to unite and utilize the talents of Alumni Scholars and community professionals through the nurturing of a one-to-one relationship that contributes to the integrity, strength and success of personal and professional development. This will be achieved by building a reservoir of networking relationships, continuing education and enthusiasm that will be mutually beneficial to both Mentors and Protégés.

History

The Loyola Executive Alumni Association Mentoring Program was developed in 2006 by Loyola Executive Alumni in cooperation with the Loyola College Office of Alumni Relations.  The intended purpose of this program is to connect Protégés with Mentors who share their experience and wisdom of business leadership skills, professional success factors, management skills, team building, and communication skills. As participants of this program, Protégés and Mentors will have the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to continued professional development, networking, and an exchange of ideas between experienced professionals and the next generation of leaders. This marks the beginning of a lasting relationship that will expand and enrich growth and success both professionally and personally. 

Loyola Executive Alumni Association Mentoring Development Committee

Gretchen Goss Derewicz, FMBA ‘06
Bradley K. Fountain, EMBA ‘01
Thomas A. Imperiale, MBA ‘02
Raymond W. Lucas, FMBA ‘01

Timeline

• January 30, 2008 - Mentoring Program Application Deadline
• February 15, 2008 - Executive MBA Alumni Mentoring Committee will review applications and notify selected participants of their acceptance.
• February 2008 - Protégés and Mentors will be matched and invited to attend a Mentoring Orientation to begin their 6-month Mentoring Program commitment.
• May 2008 - Protégés and Mentors will be invited to the Annual Spring Executive Alumni Reception, and recognized for their commitment to the Mentoring Program.
• August 2008 - Protégé and Mentors will be invited to attend a Closing Session to discuss their experiences and openly evaluate the program. A written evaluation will also be submitted by all Protégé and Mentors

A successful mentoring program depends on several key factors:

• Mentors and Protégés clearly define and understand the roles and responsibilities of all participants.
  
• Participants focus on action plans for development.
  
• There is appropriate recognition and acknowledgment of the value and benefits this program offers to both the Protégé and Mentor.
  
• A risk-free environment is established in support of an open and trusting relationship.
  
• Feedback on the success of the program is collected, evaluated and acted upon.

The Application Process

We hope the above information has enabled you to determine if you would be interested in joining the 2008 Mentoring Program.  For more information, or should you wish to speak with a program representative, please direct your inquiries to Loyola's Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@loyola.edu, or 410.617.2475.  If you are interested in applying for the program, please complete the application form posted on this site.

Upon review of the application, we will contact you to inform you of your acceptance into the program and begin the matching process.  A number of criteria will be considered when matching Protégés with Mentors in order to foster the most valuable mentoring experience.  These criteria
include, but are not limited to, professional and personal interests, community involvement and 
leadership position.  Should you know anyone who may be interested in this program, please forward
them this information.