FCAT Mentors

The Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology's (FCAT) FCAT Mentors program connects FCAT students and recent alumni with established community practitioners and professionals to provide additional support and guidance in preparing for life after graduation.

FCAT Mentees and mentors will partner to share experiences, discuss professional goals, and explore opportunities for future advancement and practice. The program draws on the knowledge of its mentors to inspire and motivate students and recent alumni as they prepare for community practice and career.

Why Participate?

Students

  • Gain support and guidance in preparing for career advancement and life after graduation
  • Establish and achieve professional goals under the guidance of a mentor
  • Develop fundamental skills and/or knowledge for future advancement and practice

Mentors

  • To give back and provide input from your own lived experience
  • Develop leadership skills and coaching experience
  • Help inspire and motivate students and make a positive impact on the practices and careers of young professionals
  • Build authentic relationships and expand your network

What is Involved?

Program Overview

  • After your submission is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. At this point, the FCAT Dean's Office will begin searching for your mentorship match.
  • Once matches have been determined, you will receive an email with an e-introduction to your mentorship partner.
  • After you have been e-introduced, you may begin communicating with your mentorship partner!

Time Commitment

  • Mentorship matches will run for a four month period with the opportunity to renew.
  • Each mentor and mentee should aim to meet once per month, for approximately 1 hour minimum.
  • Your mentorship start date will be set around the availability of both the mentor and mentee and will be shared via email.

Eligibility

For mentees:

  • Current student who has completed at least 60 credits and is active in an FCAT program; or
  • Alumnus who graduated from an FCAT program within the last two years.

For mentors:

  • Two years of professional work experience; may be an FCAT alumnus or community member with relevant experience to share.

Please note that applications which don't meet these criteria may be reviewed for special consideration on a case by case basis.

Ready to Apply?

Mentees

  1. Download your SFU Advising Transcript
  2. Complete FCAT Mentors Risk Waiver Form
  3. Complete the online application form

Applications are being accepted and mentor/mentee pairings are being done on a rolling basis

Mentors

  1. Complete FCAT Mentors Risk Waiver Form
  2. Complete FCAT Mentors Volunteer Agreement Form
  3. Complete the online application form

Applications are being accepted and mentor/mentee pairings are being done on a rolling basis

Need more time?

If you are not yet ready to apply, please sign up for our FCAT Mentors Program mailing list to stay in touch and informed about the program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What happens after I submit my application?

  1. You will receive a confirmation email from the FCAT Dean's Office.  At this point, the FCAT Dean's Office will begin searching for your mentorship match.
  2. You will receive an update on your mentorship application within 1-2 business weeks.

How are matches decided?

  1. The FCAT Dean’s Office will review applications and look for matches between mentees and mentors.
    • Matches will be made looking for complementary professional and educational goals and experiences.
    • We will do our best, but we cannot guarantee that we can match you with a mentorship partner.
  2. Once matches have been determined, you will receive an email with an e-introduction to your mentorship partner.
    • Note: The e-introduction will be sent using the email address you used in your application.
  3. After you have been e-introduced, you may begin communicating with your mentorship partner!

When will I find out about my match?

  • The FCAT Dean's Office will email you with an update on your mentorship match 1-2 business weeks after submitting your complete application.

What happens if you can't find a match?

  • While matches are not guaranteed, we will do everything we can to find a mentorship match for you. 
  • While we continue promotion and accepting applications, we will provide you with regular updates on the matching process.
  • If we have not been able to find a match for you within 6 months of completing your application, we will contact you to discuss how you'd like to move forward. 

When is my mentorship done?

  1. Each mentorship relationship is for a four-month period. The dates of your mentorship contact will be shared via email and are based around the availability of both the mentor and mentee.
  2. If you wish to end the mentorship early or extend the contract, please contact Kim Hockey, kha36@sfu.ca.
  3. Once your mentorship contract is concluded, you will receive a Program Evaluation Survey that will help us understand your experience so that we may continue to improve the program.

Even though your contract is completed, you may wish to reapply! We encourage you to consider continuing your participation in the program as best suits your time and interest.

Contact

Please email Kim Hockey at kha36@sfu.ca if you have questions about the program.