Mentoring is a way of reaching out to students at crucial decision-making stages in their lives and helping them to have the confidence to continue in their chosen field of study. The members of the GIC are very sensitive to students’ needs since, in liaison with the KSU, it is their brief to identify sources of discontent at the University of Malta and to recommend ways of dealing with problems - both real and potential.

Guidelines for mentoring programmes:

• The relationship is voluntary, and is not governed by hierarchical structures
• The relationship is career-oriented, where the mentor is a guide and not an academic tutor and the aims to support personal and professional development
• All communication shall remain confidential
• The GIC should be contacted if a disagreement arises, or if either party feels uncomfortable about something
• The relationship may be terminated by either party
• A written agreement should be made, whereby the conditions for the relationship are clearly defined, including the duration of the programme, the aim, criteria for matching mentor to mentee, confidentiality policy and the role of each
• The programme will be regularly monitored and evaluated.

Students who are interested in participating in the programme can contact the GIC.

For a list of mentors click here.