Today we held our Pathfinders Mentoring program reception. The program is a way for new students to meet faculty and staff in hopes of finding a person to serve as an on campus mentor.

The event was set like speed dating. During the first round, students went to various tables for 1 minute introductions.

During the second round, they would spend 2 minutes with the faculty or staff person, asking more detailed questions. At the end, they could talk to whomever they wanted to and begin to select mentors.

Over 40 students participated and about 25 faculty and staff. We have to keep working to get more faculty and staff to participate as the students are eager to make connections, but two mentees per person is still very manageable.

We'll see who I get as a mentee.

The Prez