How do I participate?
Register: Go to www.jindalconnect.com – You can register from your computer or from the JindalConnect app. You can download the JindalConnect app for free from the iTunes store or the Android Market. Sign in: The easiest way is to sign in with your Linked In account. Customize your profile in less than 2 minutes. Include […]
Do I need to be in North Texas to participate as a mentor?
No, UT Dallas is a global campus and alumni live around the world. You may mentor by connecting with your student via phone, email, Skype or FaceTime and be an incredible alumni mentor. If you are selected as a mentor and have difficulties with serving in your role because of distance, time zones, etc., please […]
Do I select a student?
No, students will ask you to participate in their Alumni Interview Program. Starting in September, Jindal School students will review alumni profiles and send a message to request your participation. You will review request(s). Please confirm with student(s) within 48 hours of the initial request. You may decline a request for whatever reason you have. […]
Will all alumni mentors have a mentee?
No. Jindal School has about 4,200 undergraduate students but less than 1,000 students are expected to take part in this year’s Jindal School Alumni Interview Program through their business communications class. About 2,000 alumni on JindalConnect have indicated they are willing to mentor.
What will happen after the initial Alumni Interview Program is complete?
This is largely up to you and your mentee. JindalConnect will send you periodic tips for conversation starters to use in your mentoring role. You may have your own ideas, such as: Fun experiences at UT Dallas Balancing responsibilities with staying healthy Tips for seeking an internship You do not need to be in the […]
How long is the mentor relationship?
This is up to you and your mentee. The intention is that after the initial Alumni Interview is complete, the relation will continue through the end of the academic year.
How many students may I mentor?
We recommend you mentor one to two students per academic year. Most volunteers choose to mentor one student.
What if I receive more than one request for mentorship?
If you receive multiple requests, you will be able to review each student’s profile before confirming a request. You may accept as many mentees as you believe you can realistically handle, but you may decline a student if you simply don’t have time or think it’s the wrong fit. In most cases, one to two […]
I’m still receiving messages from students requesting me as a mentor. I already have approved the students I feel able to accommodate. What now?
Once you have approved your mentee(s), go to your JindalConnect profile and unselect the “Willing to be a mentor” box. Do this by: Go to the “Me” tab on the top menu bar, and click. Click “Update your profile” in the green bar on the top right. Uncheck “Willing to be a mentor.” Make sure […]
What is expected of me as a mentor?
The Jindal School Alumni Interview Program has several purposes: Provide a way for undergraduates to ask thoughtful and professional questions about careers Connect an alumnus/alumna with a student in a nonthreatening and supportive role Give Jindal School alumni a way to remain connected to their alma mater and to today’s college students Offer college students […]
How is a mentor match made?
Once you register for the Jindal School mentor program through JindalConnect, you are part of the mentoring community. Beginning in September, Jindal School undergraduates who are part of the Alumni Interview Program will be required in their business communications class to register on www.JindalConnect.com and review mentor profiles to find a mentor who fits their […]
