Mentor Resources
If you are interested in become a mentor, here are a few resources documents to help you learn more about the role of the Gemstone mentor.
Gemstone Mentor Best Practices
Words to Live By: Past Praise of Outstanding Mentors from Gemstone Students
UMD Resources for Helping Students in Distress
Interested mentors should also look at Academic Procedures, the Gemstone Curriculum, Four Years At-A-Glance, and the Timeline for Team Success.
If you are a current mentor, you should be a member of our Canvas group, which has all of the materials Gemstone Mentors should need, including sample syllabi and assesment forms.
If you have any questions, please contact the Associate Director, Dr. Kristan Skendall, kskendal@umd.edu.