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MyMentor App





The app will allow students (Sophomore or higher) to submit Mentor Application, once the Mentor gets approval his/her name will be added to the list of mentors.


New students can download the app and register as a mentee. Mentees will be able to view Mentors profiles and submit mentor request.


Mentor will approve the request and then the Mentee will be able to schedule a meeting through the app.

Stakeholders and their needs:​​​​​​​

School

Mentors

Mentors

  • Strengthen the community 
  • Retain students / lower the dropout rate
  • Increase the academic performance of students
  • Higher enrollment rate

Mentors

Mentors

Mentors

  • Community work and to be a role model
  • Make friends
  • Have fun
  • Help others and make difference
  • Learn from others
  • Gain leadership experience

Mentees

Mentors

Mentees

  • Adjust to campus life
  • Make friends
  • Enhance academic performance

How to become a mentor?

Mentors/Mentees match process:

Mentors/Mentees match process:

  • GPA 2.5 and higher
  • Sophomore or higher
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Attend monthly mentors meeting
  • Complete training: building leadership skills, communication skills, Mentor program workshop

Mentors/Mentees match process:

Mentors/Mentees match process:

Mentors/Mentees match process:

  • Both Mentors and Mentees required to complete their profile and include interests, talents, hobbies, etc.
  • The app will include a methodology for matching and will suggest Mentors to Mentees based on factors such as professional and social interest, personalities, gender, race, etc.
  • Also the App will allow Mentees to search and self-select Mentors based on their needs.

Persona:

Joe is a Freshman at University of Michigan School of Information. Joe born and raised in Los Angeles. Joe feels alone since moved to Michigan. He is shy and it’s hard for him to make friends. Joe enjoys hiking and photography.  

Scenario:

It is been a week since school started. Joe is setting alone at Student Lounge in between classes, he is struggling to Adjust to campus life. He is thinking of dropping out of school and back to Los Angeles. A student approach Joe and handed him a flyer. The flyer is about the new Mentor/Mentees program initiative. The initiative includes a mobile application “MyMentor”. He whips out his phone and decides to download the application. Joe signs up as a Mentee and starts to create his profile, he adds his hobbies and interests. Joe wants to find a mentor that shares his interest in hiking, so he clicks on the search bar and types hiking, then he clicks on filters to customize and narrow his search. Joe finds a Mentor, he navigate the mentor’s profile and then sends a mentor request. The Mentor approves the request. Joe schedules an appointment with his Mentor. Joe is excited about his experience with the app and looks forward to meet his Mentor.​​​​​​​

Application Process for Mentor

Application Process for Mentee

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