Sarathi Mentorship Program

MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE-SARATHI

CHAIRPERSON	DR. USHA RADKE (DEAN)
CO-CHAIRPERSON	DR. S R SHENOI (VICE-DEAN)
CHAIRMAN	DR. NEELAM PANDE
MEMBER SECRETARY	DR. VARSHA UTTARWAR
CO-ORDINATORS	1^st BDS- DR. JAYASHREE JOSHI
CO-ORDINATORS	2^nd BDS- DR. VARSHA UTTARWAR
CO-ORDINATORS	3^rd BDS- DR. PRITAM KHORGADE
CO-ORDINATORS	4^th BDS- DR. SAEE DESHPANDE
CO-ORDINATORS	INTERNS- DR. DHAWAL MODIE
CO-ORDINATORS	PGS- DR NEELAM PANDE

Functions & Objectives of the Committee

To look into and solve the problems faced by the students with regard to academics, interpersonal, social & psychological issues.
To guide & counsel the students for better outcome with regards to attendance, academic performance and evaluation of shortcomings by suggestive interaction.
To organize student/parent meetings with staff for better understanding & development.
To provide emotional support to students with better student-teacher relationship.
To develop overall positive approach of students towards learning.

SOP of the Committee

“Mentorship is an informal relationship between a student and a professional adult to promote the students knowledge, skills or career. Mentors can provide personal and professional support to the mentees and can give advice and guidance regarding their career prospects and share their personal experiences which can be helpful to them.
Orientation programmers are carried out for the students of all years to sensitize students towards their expected behavior with faculty, colleagues, juniors and regarding their appropriate behavior in the campus through the book on code of conduct. Workshops on communication skills are carried out for language and communication skill development of the students by the mentors.

Mentoring Sessions

There are three mentor-mentee sessions in an academic year. But mentees are free to approach their mentors as and when the need arises.

1st session: – Ice breaking games and introduction
2nd session: – Discussion with mentees regarding their strengths and weaknesses in academics. Interaction with mentees on the following topics-

Academic

Research avenues
Quiz/Essay competition
Seminars/Poster presentations
Pedagogy
Dental materials (Best from waste)
Discipline, Rules, Regulations
MUHS/DCI regulations

Non Academic

Games
Family History
SVSPM Family Information/li>
Anti ragging committee and punishment for ragging
Physical & Mental health related issues
Exercise & Diet
Meditation
Social media pros & cons
Improvement of communication and language skills development.
Hidden talents-any extracurricular activities or any areas of passion.

3rd session: – Guidance regarding preparation of exams, stress management, time management. The mentoring session’s help in developing leadership skills as the mentors provide a helping hand and encourage the mentees to go that extra mile to attain their goals.

Parent –Teachers meetings

Parent –Teachers meetings are held twice in a year. On the day of the PTM the parents are briefed about the mandatory rules of MUHS regarding the attendance and completion of students’ projects. Feedback is collected from the parents, analyzed and discussed thoroughly by the ug cell, mentors in presence of the Dean for necessary action to be taken. ” Parents are informed about their ward’s academic performance and attendance via email individually by their mentors. “

Feedback Form (Parent)

Sr. no	Date	Name of the Activity conducted	Details of the Activity
1.	Three in a year	Mentor-mentee interactions	Guidance to the mentees regarding their personal, academic problems as mentioned in detail in the reports submitted by mentors
2.	03/01/2020	First BDS	Mentors interacted with the parents and there was a discussion regarding the attendance & PCT marks of the students.
3.	27/12/2019	Second BDS	Mentors interacted with the parents and there was a discussion regarding the attendance & PCT marks of the students.
4.	19/12/2019	Third BDS	Mentors interacted with the parents and there was a discussion regarding the attendance & PCT marks of the students.
5.	18/12/2019	Final BDS	Mentors interacted with the parents and there was a discussion regarding the attendance & PCT marks of the students.
6.	22/10/2019	Fresher’s Day program	It was organized by 2nd year students to welcome the 1st year students under the guidance of Dean Madam and all 1st & 2nd year mentors. It was marked by a lot of fun filled activities and games. Personality contest was held- Mr VSPM- Miss VSPM-
7.	19/10/2019	First year -orientation programme	Dr Usha Radke (Dean) administered the oath to the first year students. Dr Neelam Pande talked about the Mentorship program-SARATHI and the White Coat Ceremony and introduction of first year mentees with their respective mentors was done by Dr Varsha Uttarwar along with the first year mentors.
8.	26/09/2019	4th year-Orientation program	Students oriented regarding discipline, code of conduct, gender equity and mentorship programs
9.	25/09/2019	3rd year-Orientation program	Students oriented regarding discipline, code of conduct, gender equity and mentorship programs
10.	24/09/2019	2ndyear-Orientation program	Students oriented regarding discipline, code of conduct, gender equity and mentorship programs