Mentor: The word comes from the Greek mythical character, Mentor, who was the guardian and teacher of Odysseus’s son, Telemachus. A mentor is a person who takes a special interest in helping another develop into a successful professional. This relationship may involve academic advising, assistance in socializing in the disciplinary culture, or help in finding employment. A mentor is an adviser, a supporter, a tutor, a sponsor, a role model.

The Mentoring Relationship: The relationship is a multifaceted collaboration between a senior professional and a junior professional with the primary goal of nurturing the junior professional’s development.