Portland State Magazine Winter 2011

Mentoring matters STUDENT SUCCESS is meeting alumni satisfaction as the PSU Alumni Association unveils a new Alumni Mentoring Program (AMP). This software-based career-mentoring program is the laresr addition to a growing list of opporcunities alumni have to reconnect with the University and make a difference in a student's life. Portland State already offers several mentoring programs for graduate and undergraduate students that vary in structure and commitment. In rhe real world of right time lines and deliverables, alumni mentors have the abili ty to select the program that best suits their schedule and, in the case ofAMP, even customize their level of involvement by choosing to correspond with students srriccly via e-mail and/or meet in person for an informational interview. The Alumni Mentoring Program was made possible in pan through a generous gift from Pordander Ken Guenther, who is helping students ucceed through their own efforts. Becoming an alumni mentor nor only benefits students bur comes with its own rewards, including: > atisfacrion of giving back and connecting with Portland State University > Opportunity to hare your experiences and your personal network > Satisfaction from helping a student advance in his or her career path and development Potential for feedback from a younger viewpoint about your current workplace project Opportunity to interact with young professional who will shape the future of your industry 20 PORTLAND STATE M AGAZINE W INTER 20 11