Program Checkpoints

Checkpoint surveys are an important tool in the program to evaluate and monitor the progress of the mentorship relationships. By establishing regular checkpoints throughout the mentorship program, MHOA can ensure that the mentoring pairs are receiving the support they need to succeed and make any necessary adjustments to better meet the needs of the participants.

The checkpoint surveys will be administered to both mentors and mentees through brief 5-to 10-minute Google Surveys, every three months throughout the program. The survey results will be viewed by the program coordinator to monitor the progress of the mentorship relationships and evaluate the effectiveness of the program. While the surveys are primarily intended for program evaluation purposes, mentors and mentees are encouraged to discuss the surveys in their mentoring pairs to facilitate open communication and reflection on their progress. These discussions can help identify areas of strengths and opportunities for improvement and foster a more collaborative and productive mentoring relationship.

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3-Month Checkpoint

Purpose: Focus on the initial progress of the mentorship relationship, such as whether the mentor and mentee have established a good rapport and begun working on their goals

Sample Questions:

On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with your mentor/mentee match?
Have you and your mentor/mentee been able to regularly communicate and meet?
Have you and your mentor/mentee been able to effectively discuss and work towards your mentoring goals?
Do you feel that your mentor/mentee is committed to the mentoring relationship and fulfilling their responsibilities as outlined in your mentorship agreement?
Are there any concerns or challenges you have faced in the mentoring relationship so far? If so, please describe them.

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5-Month Checkpoint

Purpose: Evaluate the progress made towards achieving the goals and objectives established at the start of the mentorship relationship and identify any areas where additional support or resources may be needed

Sample Questions:

On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with the mentoring relationship so far?
Have you and your mentor/mentee been able to regularly communicate and meet?
Have you and your mentor/mentee been able to make progress towards the mentoring goals set at the beginning of the program?
Are there any goals that have not been met yet? If so, what steps do you plan to take to achieve them?
Are there any concerns or challenges you have faced in the mentoring relationship since the last survey? If so, please describe them.

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8-Month Checkpoint

Purpose: Assess the overall impact and effectiveness of the mentorship relationship and evaluate whether the goals and objectives have been fully met; gather feedback from both the mentor and mentee on the strengths and weaknesses of the mentorship program, and identify areas where improvements can be made in the future

Sample Questions:

On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with the mentoring relationship overall?
Reflecting on the mentoring relationship throughout the program, what were the most valuable aspects of the relationship for you?
Do you feel that the program has adequately supported the mentoring relationship? If not, please explain.
What recommendations or feedback do you have for the program to improve the mentoring experience for future participants?
Would you be interested in continuing the mentoring relationship beyond the end of the program? If so, in what capacity?