Mentor Program: Difference between revisions

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First, check these qualifications for becoming a Mentor:

* At least '''~~one~~ (1) ~~year~~ of active experience in EVE'''

* At least '''six (6) months of active experience in EVE''' (in or out of the UNI)

* '''E-UNI Graduate title earned - or comparable demonstrated experience''', to be evaluated by the Mentor Program staff on a case-by-case basis

* '''Willingness to help''': a genuine desire to coach and assist new players in Eve University

* Availability: '''able to devote up to an hour per week''' on mentoring others

* '''Current UNI membership''' - exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis, but will require more detailed review of your background

* '''Current UNI membership''' - ''exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis'', but will require more detailed review of your background

* An '''understanding of the essential mechanics and fundamentals of EVE''' - you don't have to be an absolute expert, but we do expect Mentors to know about the basics of skill training, ship fitting, missioning, trading, mining, hauling, exploration, and fleet operations, as well as how to use essential EVE tools such as EveMon and EFT.

To apply ~~you must have been~~ a ~~member of Eve University for at least 6-8 weeks (preferably 8-12), be proficient in one or more standard career fields, be fluent in the fundamentals listed below~~, and ~~have~~ the ~~time available to teach your students~~. ~~The more regular your schedule,~~ the ~~easier it~~ will be to ~~match students with you. Ideally~~ a mentor will have at least one 1-2 hour block of time on weekdays during which there is at least an even chance of finding you online. In addition to teaching, mentors are responsible for providing short weekly updates on the progress of their students.

To apply to be a Mentor, please follow [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6O9DsWmx3yeve1yDQqv6Yw this link] and fill out the web form. A member of the Mentor Program staff will contact you to arrange an interview within a week.

~~To apply~~ to be a Mentor, ~~please follow [http~~:~~//spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6O9DsWmx3yeve1yDQqv6Yw this link]~~ and ~~fill out~~ the ~~web form.~~

==Why would I want to be a Mentor?==

Becoming an official UNI Mentor includes several benefits and advantages, including:

* Receiving the official UNI "Mentor" title

* Access to the UNI education staff chat room in-game

* Access to the UNI Mentor Lounge forum

* The opportunity to interact closely with and learn from other experienced EVE players

* The satisfaction from helping new EVE players to overcome the game's steep learning curve

* The opportunity to give back something highly valued and appreciated by the Eve University community

* Most importantly, working with other EVE players who are eager to learn from your experience is '''FUN'''!

==Fundamentals Taught by All Mentors==

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 First, check these qualifications for becoming a Mentor:
-* At least '''one (1) year of active experience in EVE'''
+* At least '''six (6) months of active experience in EVE''' (in or out of the UNI)
 * '''E-UNI Graduate title earned - or comparable demonstrated experience''', to be evaluated by the Mentor Program staff on a case-by-case basis
 * '''Willingness to help''': a genuine desire to coach and assist new players in Eve University
 * Availability: '''able to devote up to an hour per week''' on mentoring others
-* '''Current UNI membership''' - exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis, but will require more detailed review of your background
+* '''Current UNI membership''' - ''exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis'', but will require more detailed review of your background
+* An '''understanding of the essential mechanics and fundamentals of EVE''' - you don't have to be an absolute expert, but we do expect Mentors to know about the basics of skill training, ship fitting, missioning, trading, mining, hauling, exploration, and fleet operations, as well as how to use essential EVE tools such as EveMon and EFT.
-To apply you must have been a member of Eve University for at least 6-8 weeks (preferably 8-12), be proficient in one or more standard career fields, be fluent in the fundamentals listed below, and have the time available to teach your students. The more regular your schedule, the easier it will be to match students with you. Ideally a mentor will have at least one 1-2 hour block of time on weekdays during which there is at least an even chance of finding you online. In addition to teaching, mentors are responsible for providing short weekly updates on the progress of their students.
+To apply to be a Mentor, please follow [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6O9DsWmx3yeve1yDQqv6Yw this link] and fill out the web form.  A member of the Mentor Program staff will contact you to arrange an interview within a week.
-To apply to be a Mentor, please follow [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6O9DsWmx3yeve1yDQqv6Yw this link] and fill out the web form.
+==Why would I want to be a Mentor?==
+Becoming an official UNI Mentor includes several benefits and advantages, including:
+* Receiving the official UNI "Mentor" title
+* Access to the UNI education staff chat room in-game
+* Access to the UNI Mentor Lounge forum
+* The opportunity to interact closely with and learn from other experienced EVE players
+* The satisfaction from helping new EVE players to overcome the game's steep learning curve
+* The opportunity to give back something highly valued and appreciated by the Eve University community
+* Most importantly, working with other EVE players who are eager to learn from your experience is '''FUN'''!
 ==Fundamentals Taught by All Mentors==