Health and Human Development Mentoring Program: October 2009 Newsletter
Spotlight on: Alumni Mentor Michael Crawford ’07 BBH
When Mike Crawford agreed to mentor two students majoring in Biobehavioral Health, he knew his schedule would be busy. He was willing to share his experiences while beginning a new job and finishing his final year in the physician assistant (PA) program at Saint Francis University.
Finishing school and having a new job was very time consuming for Mike, and his two student protégés also had demanding schedules. Communicating on a regular basis was challenging. When they were able to communicate it was about the PA school application process and what classes to take to meet PA school requirements.
Although all of their schedules are busy ones, Mike continues to reach out to his student protégés. Mike understands that persistence is crucial in the mentoring relationship. He recently offered them the opportunity to shadow him at his place of employment and plans to remain diligent in connecting with both his protégés as they approach graduation.
Topic of the Month: What is your message?
Mentors:
Ask your protégé if he/she has heard the term “elevator speech.” Has he/she created a thirty to sixty second introduction of himself/herself to present to a potential employer if given the opportunity?
Protégés:
Ask your mentor if he/she has ever heard the term “elevator speech.”Has your mentor had to provide a clear and concise message about himself/herself or his/her company? What were the circumstances and what was your mentorâs message?
Opportunities to Meet
- Hintz Family Student Center Dedication
- October 9
- 5:00 p.m.
- 10 Henderson Building
- Distinguished Speaker Series
- October 15
- Featuring Dr. Mario Lafortune, Director, Nike Sport Research Laboratory
- Bennett Pierce Living Center, Henderson Building, 7:00 p.m.
- Penn State Homecoming
- October 16-18
- "Remember the Lion Within"
- Networking Reception with HHD Alumni Society Board of Directors
- October 22
- Bank of America Career Services Building, 8:00 p.m.
- State of the College Address
- October 28
- Featuring Dr. Nan Crouter, Raymond E. and Erin Stuart Schultz Dean, College of Health and Human Development
- 4:00 p.m., HUB Auditorium
Save the Date
Mentoring events for 2010 will take place:
- Friday, February 26, 2010 (dinner)
- Department of Biobehavioral Health
- Department of Kinesiology
- Department of Nutritional Sciences
- Saturday, February 27, 2010 (lunch)
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
- School of Nursing
- Saturday, February 27, 2010 (dinner)
- Department of Health Policy and Administration
- Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- School of Hospitality Management
- Saturday, April 10, 2010
- Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management
Helpful Links
Daily Collegian: www.collegian.psu.edu
Penn State Newswires (subscribe): newswires.psu.edu
College of Health and Human Development Homepage: www.hhdev.psu.edu
Penn State Live (daily news from Penn State): live.psu.edu
Penn State Alumni Association Homepage: www.alumni.psu.edu
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