Networks Professional Development Program
Mentoring Program
A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor--a positive role model--who provides support,
assistance, advocacy or guidance to another. Faculty mentors provide personal support and
encouragement for accomplishing educational and career goals. Corporate mentors provide a
corporate/industry point of view while working towards career goals. Scholars also serve as peer
mentors to each other through formal team projects and informal cooperative experiences.

Year 1: Understanding Myself
- Student-led teams plan and host a variety of culinary cultural experiences throughout the year
to initiate the expansion of their world views and facilitate better relations with their ISU
Faculty mentors
Year 2: "Me" As Part of a Team
- Individual faculty mentor, second year of the relationship
Year 3: Team Within an Organization
- Faculty mentor- year 3 of relationship
- Corporate mentor - Each scholar is paired with a mentor from the industry to give them insight
and background about the industry and what is needed to succeed
Year 4: Leading in an Organization
- Faculty mentor - year 4
- Corporate mentor - year 2