In pursuit of its mission to "foster a lifelong bond among its members in support of the UC Bearcat Bands", the UC Band Alumni Association (UCBAA) is constantly seeking new ways to connect alumni with Undergraduate band members for both their mutual benefit and the benefit of the program as a whole. Thanks to the generous assistance of the UC Alumni Association and the Bearcats Connect platform, we're excited to offer a new Bearcat Bands Alumni-Student Mentorship program!
Your participation in this program helps to connect upperclassmen members of the Bearcat Bands with band alumni who can provide advice and guidance as they seek co-ops and internships, take their final semesters of classes at UC, and enter their prospective industries and potentially move to new parts of the country (or world!)
Alumni mentors will work to provide student participants with support in the form of one-on-one guidance, advice, and insight from a former band member who has been in their shoes.
The Program Administrator is Ben Trubach, Undergraduate Engagement Coordinator for the UC Band Alumni Association. Any questions can be directed to him at [email protected].
Your participation in this program helps to connect upperclassmen members of the Bearcat Bands with band alumni who can provide advice and guidance as they seek co-ops and internships, take their final semesters of classes at UC, and enter their prospective industries and potentially move to new parts of the country (or world!)
Alumni mentors will work to provide student participants with support in the form of one-on-one guidance, advice, and insight from a former band member who has been in their shoes.
The Program Administrator is Ben Trubach, Undergraduate Engagement Coordinator for the UC Band Alumni Association. Any questions can be directed to him at [email protected].
Program Overview
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Alumni and undergraduate participants will join the Bearcats Connect platform where all program information and materials will be shared. Mentees and mentors will be paired following the timeline below and after match day will communicate, complete tasks, and participate in the program's events as outlined in the expectations below.
Program participants will be expected to join in small group guided discussions, workshops, and events (hopefully in person at some point!). Mentee-mentor pairs will be expected to check-in on a weekly basis, and will be provided with assignments and prompts to work together to complete or discuss. By end of program we expect mentees to have successfully completed or prepared for
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Role of the Mentee:
Receive guidance and advice from a mentor to assist in career development, personal goals setting, and career-related decision making. Provide perspective on the issues facing and passions of up-and-coming graduates. Role of the Mentor: Provide insight and guidance for the mentee based on personal experience in career and academic pursuits. Relate how their experience in music and specifically the UC Band helped to prepare them for their career and life after graduation. Support mentee through the entire program as they put their plans into action. |
TimelineApplication Window:
Mentee Favoriting and Participant Information Gathering Period: Stay tuned for future sessions! Match Day: Stay tuned for future sessions! Official Mentorship Program: March 12 - June 18, 2021 Program Completion Day: June 18, 2021 |
Events ScheduleMentee Information Sessions:
Stay tuned for future sessions! Ice-Breaker & Orientation Kickoff Event: Stay tuned for future sessions! Schedule of Regular Program Events: Stay tuned for future sessions! |