What is a Meeting Mentor?

A Meeting Mentor is an experienced ASPE member who volunteers to assist a new ASPE member in navigating through their first annual meeting. The meeting mentor will give guidance on the schedule, programs, and meeting norms, as well as introduce the new member to other ASPE colleagues to facilitate networking. If you are interested in being a Meeting Mentor, please indicate this on your registration form. More information about roles and responsibilities will be available closer to the meeting itself.  If you have questions,  contact Mary Cantrell (cantrellmaryj@uams.edu) or Linda Morrison (lmorrison@siumed.edu).

 

Why would I want a Meeting Mentor?

If you are a new ASPE member or have never attended an ASPE conference, a meeting mentor may be of great advantage to you. ASPE meeting are full of information and experiences that you can take back to your institution. There are many options, both on the program and outside it, from which to choose. A Meeting Mentor can help you navigate through the schedule and will also be available to explain ASPE services and resources, answer questions and introduce you to other ASPE members to facilitate networking.  If you are interested, please check the Meeting Mentor Request box on the registration form.  If you have any questions, you may contact Mary Cantrell (cantrellmaryj@uams.edu) or Linda Morrison (lmorrison@siumed.edu) for more details.

 Meeting Mentors Criteria:

1. Must be an ASPE member in good standing
2. Must have attended at least one of the past ASPE meetings
3. Attend Mentor/Mentee introduction meeting on Sunday.
4. Introduce your new attendee to at least 10 new ASPE members
5. Join your Mentee at Opening Reception and at 1 or more meals
6. Provide guidance regarding schedule and meeting norms
7. Inform in the use of ASPE services and committees

 

There will be a one hour telephone meeting scheduled on the ASPE Bridge Line prior to the meeting for all Meeting Mentors. You will be given more details closer to the Conference.