Mentor Program: Difference between revisions

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Mentors are volunteers who want to give back to EVE University by helping new players get off to a good start in EVE. They are experienced players who have been selected based on their qualifications and ability. Mentors assist their assigned capsuleers through EVE mail exchanges, Mumble discussions, Discord chats, and/or in-game exercises where appropriate.

Mentors are [[Mentors List|chosen]] by their applicants, or ~~[http://mathb.in/34937~~ assigned procedurally] to applicants based on:

Mentors are [[Mentors List|chosen]] by their applicants, or assigned procedurally to applicants based on:

* Compatible times of play, to make it easier to connect in the game.

* Similar areas of interest and experience in the game for the mentee and Mentor, respectively.

** {{co|#00ffea|A mentor's experience in a subject is also weighted, to ensure that you can get an expert in a particular field of interest.}}

* Availability of Mentors relative to the number of applicants.

* {{co|#00ffea|The language you and an available mentor have in common for ease of communication and translation of concepts.}}

* {{co|#00ffea| A weighted average of all of the above based on your personal preference of how important certain parts of your match is (Skillset, Playtimes, Language).}}

Once started, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of three months}}''', ~~unless extended~~ by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee. For returning players, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of one month}}''', unless likewise extended by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee.

Once started, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of three months}}''', with the option of extending your mentorship by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee. For returning players, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of one month}}''', unless likewise extended by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee.

{{co|#00ffea|'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' We recently switched to a new algorithm, that is going through final testing and adjustments. Due to this, we will be manually reviewing results provided by the algorithm, and as a result there may be small delays in your application while we work out the bugs. We also have the ability to fall back on the previous algorithm in the event of any serious issues. Thank you for your understanding!}}

[[File:UNIMentor2.png|250px|thumb|right|Request a Mentor - we can help!]]

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If you think you fit in with the guidelines above, please review the [[Mentors List]], then fill in this [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPvC9cxfWD-JQo1Mjj0Yg1CcnQWdQLanBj1QhUIkUsbcSEgQ/viewform&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1641493263061284&usg=AOvVaw1WzavSf4MzMjm-aQOyjeeb web form]. The Mentor Program staff will review your application and put you in touch with a suitable and available Mentor.

* {{co|#00ffea|Note: '''{{co|yellow|Having trouble narrowing down a choice?}}''' Use our handy [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKbeOhF3ww5TbTJoW9rQ6st2dgNeqXVV35XJkzfKttU4qDaQ/viewform Mentor Finder]! It uses the same algorithm as our internal one!}}

'''Ultimately all decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, so if you feel like you could benefit from having a mentor, don't be afraid to apply!'''

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=== ~~{{co|#00ffea|~~Senior Mentor Officers}} ===

=== Senior Mentor Officers ===

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~~|{{co|#00ffea~~|Our}} {{co|yellow|Senior Mentor Officers}} ~~{{co|#00ffea|~~assists the}} {{co|green|Mentor Manager}} ~~{{co|#00ffea|~~with pairing up new members with more experienced mentors to assist them, in addition to recruiting and on-boarding new Mentors to the program.}}

|Our {{co|yellow|Senior Mentor Officers}} assists the {{co|green|Mentor Manager}} with pairing up new members with more experienced mentors to assist them, in addition to recruiting and on-boarding new Mentors to the program.

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 Mentors are volunteers who want to give back to EVE University by helping new players get off to a good start in EVE. They are experienced players who have been selected based on their qualifications and ability. Mentors assist their assigned capsuleers through EVE mail exchanges, Mumble discussions, Discord chats, and/or in-game exercises where appropriate.
-Mentors are [[Mentors List|chosen]] by their applicants, or [http://mathb.in/34937 assigned procedurally] to applicants based on:
+Mentors are [[Mentors List|chosen]] by their applicants, or assigned procedurally to applicants based on:
 * Compatible times of play, to make it easier to connect in the game.
 * Similar areas of interest and experience in the game for the mentee and Mentor, respectively.
+** {{co|#00ffea|A mentor's experience in a subject is also weighted, to ensure that you can get an expert in a particular field of interest.}}
 * Availability of Mentors relative to the number of applicants.
+* {{co|#00ffea|The language you and an available mentor have in common for ease of communication and translation of concepts.}}
+* {{co|#00ffea| A weighted average of all of the above based on your personal preference of how important certain parts of your match is (Skillset, Playtimes, Language).}}
-Once started, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of three months}}''', unless extended by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee. For returning players, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of one month}}''', unless likewise extended by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee.
+Once started, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of three months}}''', with the option of extending your mentorship by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee. For returning players, '''{{co|white|mentorships last for a period of one month}}''', unless likewise extended by mutual agreement of both the Mentor and their mentee.
+{{co|#00ffea|'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' We recently switched to a new algorithm, that is going through final testing and adjustments. Due to this, we will be manually reviewing results provided by the algorithm, and as a result there may be small delays in your application while we work out the bugs. We also have the ability to fall back on the previous algorithm in the event of any serious issues. Thank you for your understanding!}}
 [[File:UNIMentor2.png|250px|thumb|right|Request a Mentor - we can help!]]
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 If you think you fit in with the guidelines above, please review the [[Mentors List]], then fill in this [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPvC9cxfWD-JQo1Mjj0Yg1CcnQWdQLanBj1QhUIkUsbcSEgQ/viewform&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1641493263061284&usg=AOvVaw1WzavSf4MzMjm-aQOyjeeb web form]. The Mentor Program staff will review your application and put you in touch with a suitable and available Mentor.
+* {{co|#00ffea|Note: '''{{co|yellow|Having trouble narrowing down a choice?}}''' Use our handy [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKbeOhF3ww5TbTJoW9rQ6st2dgNeqXVV35XJkzfKttU4qDaQ/viewform Mentor Finder]! It uses the same algorithm as our internal one!}}
 '''Ultimately all decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, so if you feel like you could benefit from having a mentor, don't be afraid to apply!'''
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-=== {{co|#00ffea|Senior Mentor Officers}} ===
+=== Senior Mentor Officers ===
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 ! width="20" |
-|{{co|#00ffea|Our}} {{co|yellow|Senior Mentor Officers}} {{co|#00ffea|assists the}} {{co|green|Mentor Manager}} {{co|#00ffea|with pairing up new members with more experienced mentors to assist them, in addition to recruiting and on-boarding new Mentors to the program.}}
+|Our {{co|yellow|Senior Mentor Officers}} assists the {{co|green|Mentor Manager}} with pairing up new members with more experienced mentors to assist them, in addition to recruiting and on-boarding new Mentors to the program.
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