Mentor Expectations

Mentors are expected to meet one-on-one with their mentee for a minimum of 30 hours per semester (approximately two hours per week). These weekly Supervision meetings are essential for guiding student growth and professional development.

During supervision, mentors and students may discuss topics such as:

• Progress toward skill development and practicum goals

• Interpretation effectiveness, including message equivalence, affect, sign production, semantics, meaning transfer, vocabulary selection, ethical considerations, and technique

• Feedback and critique of live or recorded interpreting work

• Ethical decision-making in various interpreting contexts

• Networking and professional community involvement

• Career development and preparation for entry-level work

• Professionalism and workplace expectations

For additional details and resources, please visit the Supervision page.