MANAPUA Program

When you become a mentor at MANAPUA, we ensure that we focus on your growth as well. While MANAPUA programs are for Foothill College students, they also have benefits for M&M’s. 

M&M’s can learn as much as the mentees when they participate in a mentoring program. 

• Being an M&M helps you change life and that is an immense achievement. Mentoring is a very fulfilling experience for many individuals. 

• There is a great change in your perception of life when you become a mentor. You come face to face with many situations that require you to think differently. 

• Being a mentor also helps you gain a sense of purpose. Being responsible for someone else provides you with a strong purpose you can put your energy towards.   

• You can drastically improve your communication skills as being a mentor requires you to clearly communicate various things to your mentees. 

• Being an M&M with MANAPUA is also a great networking opportunity that provides you opportunities to interact with other mentors and learn from them. 

We welcome all individuals who want to become M&M’s; however, there are certain eligibility criteria that are required. 

• Be a current Foothill College Faculty or Staff 

• Knowledge and Experience working with students who identify as AANHPI 

• Commit for at least a period of one year. 

The M&M’s spend a few hours every month with the mentees and participate in various activities that are aimed towards developing leadership skills to help cultivate a holistic self, acquiring tactics and strategies to support academic success, building a community within Foothill College, and learning methodologies on how to navigate and better understand their cultural identity. 

Mentoring is more than meeting with a mentee and checking in. Here are the expectations of an M&M: 

• Attend AMPD (AANHPI Mentoring Professional Development) series 
• Attend Mentor Support Meetings (MSM) 
• Meet with mentee at least twice a month, and at least 6 times per quarter  
• 4 out of the 6 mentorship meetings must be in-person  
• Stay connected and communicate with AANHPI Coordinators  
• Complete Mentor Closing Surveys 
• Make a one-year (or school year) commitment 
• Notify staff if they are having difficulty in their mentoring relationship 
• Notify the program coordinator of a significant change in their mentee
• Share preferred contact information