{"id":1126,"date":"2024-12-17T16:15:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T22:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/networking-mentoring\/student-faqs\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:46:05","slug":"student-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/networking-mentoring\/student-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How long can students participate in this program?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students can participate in the program for the duration of their studies and up to one year after graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After graduation, students are designated as \u201cAlumni\u201d on the Panthers Connect platform and can transition to mentoring other students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are the program requirements?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students are required to have an account on the Panthers Connect platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must be currently enrolled at least half-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at UW-Milwaukee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What is the time commitment?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A minimum of 60 minutes per month is required, scheduled at your convenience. More frequent communication is encouraged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: The Panthers Connect platform makes it easy to stay in touch with your mentor, offering built-in texting and video chat features.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Are there assignments for this program?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can set personal and professional goals for yourself, and your mentor can also assign goals to guide your development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What is the duration of the program? <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One session is offered each semester:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fall<\/strong>: October to December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring<\/strong>: February to March<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation is flexible, allowing you to join or leave as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How are mentors and mentees matched?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.panthersconnect.uwm.edu\/v2\/\">Complete a mentoring application<\/a> on the Panthers Connect platform, answering all questions thoroughly to help the algorithm match you with the right mentor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can view the profiles of all mentors in the program and \u201cfavorite\u201d the alumnus\/a you\u2019d like to work with. Your favorites will play a key role in the matching process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Is this program demanding?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No, the 51ÁÔÆæ Panthers Connect Mentoring Program is designed to be flexible and manageable, even for busy students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are the benefits of being mentored?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive practical advice, encouragement, and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from the experiences of others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build social and academic confidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain empowerment in decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop communication, professional, and personal skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn strategies for handling personal and academic challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify goals and create a clear sense of direction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain insight into the next stage of your career and beyond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make new friends and expand your professional network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-642\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/\">Engage<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/alumni-awards-evening\/\">2027 Alumni Awards Evening<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/networking-mentoring\/\">Networking &amp; Mentoring<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/networking-mentoring\/mentor-frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions for Mentors<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"current\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/networking-mentoring\/student-faqs\/\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Frequently Asked Questions for Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/alumni-travel-program\/\">Alumni Travel Program<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/student-engagement\/\">Student Engagement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/panther-prowl\/\">Panther Prowl 5K Run\/Walk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/uwm-alumni\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Alumni<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/uwmra\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Retirees Association<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"20\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/directory\/rojas-abby\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/690\/2024\/10\/Abby-Rojas-Headshot-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Abby Rojas Headshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/690\/2024\/10\/Abby-Rojas-Headshot-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/690\/2024\/10\/Abby-Rojas-Headshot.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/directory\/rojas-abby\/\">Abby  Rojas<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Director of Engagement<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:strozins@uwm.edu\">strozins@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142296116\">414-229-6116<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Hefter Conference Center 230B<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1653,"featured_media":0,"parent":463,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-1126","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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