Beyond Giving Back:
A Mutually Beneficial Approach to Alumni-Powered Student Mentorship

Live Webinar  |  Monday, June 16, 2025  |  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Strong mentorship programs don’t just support students—they can also strengthen alumni relationships and engagement.

Learn how Alumni Affairs and Student Success offices can forge powerful partnerships, leveraging shared resources and insights to cultivate a thriving mentorship ecosystem. This session will explore the "why" and the "how" of building robust mentorship programs that not only empower students on their academic and professional journeys but also offer meaningful engagement opportunities and benefits for alumni.

We will showcase successful models and provide actionable strategies for engaging alumni mentors and fostering mutually rewarding connections that strengthen your institution. Hear insights from Mentor Collective leadership, and stories from James Madison University and University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business.

 

In this webinar, you'll learn:
✅ Why strong mentorship programs are a win-win for students and alumni engagement

✅ How Alumni Affairs and Student Success offices can partner to build powerful, sustainable mentorship ecosystems

✅ Proven models for leveraging shared resources to cultivate high-impact mentoring relationships

✅ Real-world examples of thriving alumni-student mentorship programs from leading institutions

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About Mentor Collective

Mentor Collective helps organizations and institutions build and scale structured mentorship programs to achieve their success goals. With Mentor Collective's platform and partnership, organizations can:

  • Gain real-time insight into participants’ needs and take action to keep them on track for goals.
  • Create an authentic support network that increase engagement, belonging, and retention.
  • Support individuals by connecting them to the resources and community they need to thrive.
  • Scale high-impact relationships to ensure ALL participants are successful, while also saving time for staff.
Mentee Interactions

But don't just take our word for it—the results speak for themselves! On average, Mentor Collective partner institutions experience:

  • 30% melt rate reduction
  • 8.06% increase in sense of belonging

  • 5.67% increase in retention

Ready to supercharge your mentorship strategy? Mentor Collective can help.