We are here to support your program.

Keyword alerts

Created On: 05/11/2016 in Program Implementation Using the iMentor Platform Participation and Pair Support Notes, Support, and Safety

Keyword alerts are a useful tool to help Program Managers stay on top of mentor and mentee exchanges on the platform. All pair communication is scanned by the platform. When a keyword is found, the platform automatically sends an alert email to the...
Strategy - Create Quick Focus Lists Using Pair-Level Data

Created On: 05/05/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Leveraging Data

Time is a valuable commodity for staff responsible for supporting pairs. When it comes to determining which pairs need the most support, developing quick and easy ways to create focus lists is an essential skill. Doing so ensures that the support ...
Leveraging Program Engagement Data

Created On: 04/15/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Leveraging Data

The Research and Evaluation (RE) team has conducted research consistently showing that when pairs communicate consistently, they develop stronger relationships. Similar results have been found in recent mentoring studies as well, including a 2016 s...
Non-Cognitive Skills

Created On: 03/31/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Understanding Data

Research consistently indicates that the development of non-cognitive skills is a leading indicator of success both academically and in the labor market. In addition, employers consistently report that possessing non-cognitive skills is among the mo...
Mentee College Aspiration

Created On: 03/31/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Understanding Data

A critical precursor to a student being able to graduate high school prepared for college success is to have a well-developed college aspiration. It is not enough, however, for students to simply aspire to go to college. Students must believe that ...
Strong Personal Relationships

Created On: 03/30/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Understanding Data

Research suggests that effective mentoring relationships depend on the strength of the interpersonal bonds pairs develop; a strong emotional connection has been found to be a crucial precursor to achieving program objectives. Tools to measure the s...
Program Staff Surveys

Created On: 03/21/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data

Program staff are directly responsible for implementing the iMentor model and their on-boarding, training and the resources available for supporting their work dictate how well positioned they are to do so. Program staff surveys are designed to ga...
School Partner Surveys

Created On: 03/17/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data

In order for the iMentor model to be effective, deep integration of the program must be achieved at each partner school. This ensures that school administrators and staff are collaborating with iMentor staff to facilitate high levels of fidelity r...
Introduction to Surveys

Created On: 03/17/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data

The Research and Evaluation team (RE) manages the design and administration of surveys to foster a data driven culture. Data obtained via surveys uncovers the answers to important questions about the iMentor model and root discussions around progra...
Mentee and Mentor Surveys

Created On: 03/15/2016 in Program Evaluation Organization Learning and Impact Collecting Data

Approximately 75% of the data iMentor uses to evaluate the impact programming has on students comes directly from mentee and mentor surveys. Surveys are relatively easy to implement and can be administered consistently across all iMentor cities and...

Have suggestions or questions?

Article Details