Hawk Mentorship Program

Reasons to be an Alumni Mentor:

• Give back by sharing your journey and expertise, and what your experiences have taught you.
• Stay connected with your alma mater and its evolving community.
• Inspire the next generation of leaders.
• Acquire experience in coaching and fostering the talent of current Hawks
• Increase the value of a UHCL degree by investing in student success
• Network with other alumni mentors

Applicants must have either completed three or more years of professional experience after earning their first undergraduate degree, and having completed a professional degree in 2023 or earlier. Mentors will be selected for their wealth of real-world, occupational, and professional experience.

Mentors are asked to commit approximately 15 hours over the course of the eight-month program.

Throughout the program, mentors should:

• Meet with their mentee at least once each month.
• Provide career guidance and professional insight.
• Encourage and support their mentee's personal and professional development.
• Share experiences honestly and constructively.
• Serve as a positive role model.

You do not have to be in the Clear Lake area to participate. Virtual platforms have made it possible to engage from a far, and we'll work to match you with a mentee that is ok with virtual participation.

We will work to match you with a student based on each of your preferences, taking in to account interests, preference and career goals. In some cases it will be based on major, industry, location, and more.

We recommend you mentor one to two students throughout the year. Most of our volunteers choose to mentor one student.

They are not required, but we hope you find one that may be of interest, or that can assist you both in the mentorship journey. They will also give you the chance to meet other mentors/mentees, and practice some of those networking skills.

You are welcome to continue the mentoring relationship if you're both interested in doing so.