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What does tutoring and mentoring consist of?

The main goal of this programme is to accompany new students at the School. Organised in small groups, they are assigned a tutor and a mentor.

The tutor is a professor who has graduated from the School. The tutors perform their role alongside a mentor. The mentor is a second year or higher student (including Masters).

 

What are the main features of the programme?

On the first day of class there is an ice-breaking activity for the students, tutors and mentors. This is an extensive activity for introductions and where the groundwork shall be laid for how the tutorials shall proceed throughout the academic year.

Once the programme gets underway, each group shall organise the way they move ahead according to their needs. Fundamentally, a series of periodic meetings for guidance are held throughout the academic year with the option of going to either the tutor or mentor whenever necessary (on demand).

Also, the first day of class students receive training on handling the main corporate tools, gain email access, access to the virtual campus, Wi-Fi connection and coordination platforms on TEAMS, etc.

You can see more details about this programme on this link:  Personal Tutoring Programme

When did this initiative start?

New students have been accompanied in small tutorials since the school was founded in 1998. Throughout these years the choice of tutors has changed and in the academic year 2019/20 graduate professors from the School were chosen as their experience would help support the students. From the academic year 2021/22 mentors also took on this duty.

If you wish to participate as a mentor on this programme, please contact Rocio.Porras@uclm.es

Testimonials

Ana Martín

Mentor

I love the idea of being useful to first-year students. It is a huge change for them and for me and it is very gratifying to give that support.

Carlos Cuerva

Mentored

I had no idea how helpful a tutor and mentor would be until I got to university. I personally think they are so helpful because of the advice they give and they are always willing to help.

Carlos Serrano

Mentored

Allocating us a personal mentor at the start was a great help when I was starting university. They don´t just help you academically, but in your personal life too, which is always positive.

Lucía Merino

Mentored

The tutors and mentors are really helpful when you start to integrate and meet people the first day and all through the course they help you with any query or problem you might have.

Oscar Velasco

Mentor

It is an experience and role I recommend since it is rewarding to feel you can help and guide new students at times, when I think back to my own experience, I too found difficult. Also, in this role the sensation of students being a tightly knit group creates a good atmosphere at the centre.

Rocío Porras Soriano

Tutor

Tutoring first-year students for the Degree in Civil and Territorial Engineering is a really rewarding experience. Seeing their enthusiasm and growth delights me and reminds me why I chose this path. Moreover, I really understand the concerns and challenges our students face, since I was in their shoes once. This has enabled me to bond with them on a personal level and give them the guidance they need to overcome obstacles.