MENTORING TO-GO!
Why do students, parents,grandparents, and instructors need this book? Simply because so much can go wrong when transitioning from HS to college and every bit of guidance is priceless!
Mentoring is important because in every stage of life, we all need a mentor. A mentor is someone who guides one through their journey in life.
John Michael Domino, Ed. D.
University Supervisor
College of Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
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Comments
Around National Campus Communities
“Mentoring To-Go is an outstanding text on how to master college and life. Great tips and realistic situations separate it from similar textbooks. This is a book for all students, professors and parents! Excellent work! Bravo Dr. Domino!”
- Robert Giardino, Study Skills Instructor, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
“Just as Mentor in Greek mythology encouraged the son of Odysseus to search for the truth, a mentor helps provide expertise to individuals to help them to enhance their education and advance their careers. This mentoring text provides a forward path to success for the individual student.”
- Peggy Drennan, Teacher of the Gifted, Sanibel Middle School, Sanibel Island, Florida
“This is a valuable and practical text. I recommend it to all professional staff, academic advisors and instructors who guide and support their students in making successful transitions in life.”
-Temple Ogundu, Dean for Academic Affairs, Okefenokee Technical College, Georgia
“As a student, I found this text to be inspiring, fun, easy and simple to use. I also found it exciting and very motivating. I really loved Dr. D’s food analogies, even though at times they made me hungry. In addition, his choice of thought-provoking quotes motivated me when times were tough.”
- Shannon Maitland, Honor Graduate, Alumni Student, Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft Myers, Florida
"I can still remember walking into Dr. Domino’s office when my dreams and future were on the line. His true and tried proven approach restored my self esteem! This interactive book, Mentoring To- Go, is packed with easy nutritional recipes for the mind and, if measured carefully, will help you to succeed!"
- Lolita Melhado, BSN, MSN, ARNP, BC (FGCU Alumni Student)
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Ft. Myers, Florida
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Comments Around The U.S.A.
“John Domino has written a wonderful book that helps every professional, teacher and parent learn how to be a mentor. In our current economic chaos where hundreds of thousands of people are losing their jobs, this book shows you how to help people who may be going through the most difficult time of their lives. A ‘must read’ for anyone who wants to help others.” - James West. Ph.D., Author, Maui, Hawaii
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“Mentoring To-Go is a must read and should be on every mentor’s bookshelf. The book is an excellent guide, filled with tips & techniques to energize mentors & mentees! The tools that John’s provides work for any audience and are also very appealing and appetizing!” - Marci Greene, Ed.D., Professor and Dean, College of Education, Florida Gulf Coast University
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“Mentoring To-Go is an outside the box, cutting-edge concept that has been needed for a long time! In our fast paced society we need a strategy that will match the times we live in. These fresh interactive strategies will help you excel in every area of life. Whether you’re a student or business professional, Mentoring To-Go will help you achieve your goals & dreams!” - John J. Antonucci, Senior Pastor, Faith Fellowship World Outreach Ministries
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“This message is simple – mentoring works! It works so well that mentees gain leadership skills, learn to set goals, achieve direction, and build a lifelong bond with someone that cares about them. Don’t miss out on this great learning tool!” - Amy Teprovich, Director of Campus Involvement, Florida Gulf Coast University
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“Dr. Domino has finally addressed one of the global academic issues of our times, that is, how to successfully engage the educational family into a collaborative effort. This improves student achievement. This book stresses accountability and personal responsibility. This book will be a standard in the field of mentoring.”
- Isaac Axel, Assistant Principal of Instruction, New York City Dept. of Education.
Liaison and Mentor, Teaching Fellows, Pace University, School of Education, New York City
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“In Mentoring To-Go Dr. John Domino masterfully provides the tools that will help students, parents, and teachers navigate these treacherous waters. This text should be ‘required reading’ for every high school and university student. If you have spent thousands on tuition, you'd be foolish not to invest in this text to ensure continued success.” - Dr. A.J. Rubano, Author, Shake Off The Snake, Ft. Myers, Florida
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How to Use This Book
High School and College Parents
Share this book with your sons or daughters.
Help your sons or daughters to complete the exercises.
Provide them with additional guidance.
Exchange your high school and/or college experiences.
Mentor them as best you can by phone, e-mail, and of course, in person.
Encourage them to find an academic mentor that will help them achieve success in life.
Home School Parents
Share this book with your son or daughter.
Help them to complete the exercises.
Provide them with additional guidance.
Exchange your high school and/or college experiences with your son or daughter.
Encourage them and guide them to achieve success in life.
“Life is not a struggle; struggle is a part of life.”
Sheldon Jaffee
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How to Use This Book
Professors. Instructors, Teachers, Faculty and Staff
Share this book with your students.
Help them to complete the exercises.
Provide them with additional guidance.
Exchange your college experiences with your students.
Mentor or help your students find a mentor who will be able to assist them.
Encourage them and guide them to achieve success in life.
All Students
Learn from the interactive exercises.
Share your results with people you trust that can mentor you.
Reach out to your mentor, instructors, and others to assist you along the way.
Strive to do your best in all things.
“Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall,
don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it,
go through it, or work around it.”
Michael Jordan
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Why Students Need a Mentor
It’s no big secret that having a mentor can make the difference between survival and struggle. This is especially true during the first year at any school (Wong & Wong, 19, 302). A positive adjustment to a new environment can make all the difference in the world. Students who have good reliable mentors usually adjust and perform much better than students who try to make it on their own.
Benefits of having a mentor:
1. Mentors can provide useful advice about time management, procrastination, stress management, goal setting, and other important life skills.
2. Mentors can help provide the courage for the mentee to try new things and offer sound guidance about the pitfalls of everyday life.
3. Some mentors can help tutor specific subjects or can help the mentee obtain a reliable tutor in a specified subject.
4. Mentors can instill confidence and help the mentee with lack of confidence in a particular subject or aspect of life.
5. Mentors can provide affirmation and guidance to insure mentee is on the right path towards success.
6. The mentee can have someone to call or e-mail to ask for answers to many questions that can arise during different seasons of life.
7. Mentors can help to instill motivation and confidence in the students so they can achieve academic and personal success.
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MENTORING STATICTICS
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN MENTORING PROGRAMS ARE:
MORE LIKELY TO…
• Stay in school
• Improve their grades
• Enroll in college
A 1988 Proctor and Gamble study of mentoring programs in Cincinnati showed while about 25% of the student population went on to college over 85% of mentored students did. That’s nearly a 60% improvement. The study also found that mentored students were more likely to stay in school and improved their grades.
• Be active in their communities
• Be hopeful about their futures
From 1989 to 1991, the Quantum Opportunities Program evaluating the results of mentoring disadvantage teens. Those students who were mentored were significantly more likely to graduate from high school, and to become involved in their communities. In addition, the mentored teens had a much more optimistic view of their futures compared to those who were not involved in a mentoring program.
MENTORED STUDENTS ARE LESS LIKELY TO…
• Begin using illegal drugs
• Begin using alcohol
• Skip school
• Get arrested
A 1995 study involving Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) found that youth who participated in the program were 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs, 27% less likely to start drinking, 52% less likely to skip school and 33% less likely to hit someone.
• Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (April 2000) studied adolescents receiving medical care by physicians in a suburban community-based teaching hospital. The young people, who had adult mentors, were less likely than their peers to ever carry weapons, use illegal drugs in the past 30 days, smoke more than five cigarettes a day, or have sex with more than one partner in the past six months.
Ref: http://www.ksmentors.ks.gov/whymentor.htm
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TEN RULES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
1. Thou shall set aside time for homework and study/review sessions.
2. Honor thy instructor, for your instructor is the headmaster of the class.
3. Thou will learn better in an environment that is compatible to studying.
4. Thou shall not procrastinate for more than 30 minutes a day.
5. Remember to keep the TV off and avoid other distractions during study time.
6. Thou shall use a day planner or another means to plan future task and events.
7. Thou shall not cram the day before an exam.
8. Remember that your syllabi and study guide are the bibles for class.
9. Writing down information now will help recall it later.
10. Thou will attend all required classes and make a schedule for internet classes.
“Accept challenges, so you may feel the exhilaration of victory.”
General George S. Patton
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