SigEp - the Brother Mentor Challenge Coordinator

The Brother Mentor challenge coordinator does not need to be in the Brother Mentor challenge. When this challenge is run right, the Brother Mentor Challenge Coordinator is the most popular position in the chapter because he gets to work with successful alumni on a regular basis. Beyond planning and executing monthly Brother Mentor challenge meetings, successful coordinators will:
• Schedule and hold the Brother Mentor Rite of Passage at least three times a year
• Ensure each member in the challenge has a professional mentor
• Develop relationships with external facilitators to ensure that all content is delivered by an
expert
• Maintain a list with up-to-date contact information of professionals who are willing to serve as
mentors
• Hold a reception or event to honor all professional mentors
The professional mentor is an alumnus, volunteer, or community member selected before a brother enters the Brother Mentor Challenge. This mentor helps foster the personal and professional growth of their mentee to prepare for life after college. These mentors have an opportunity to set up their mentees to be successful in the next phase of their lives. Professional mentors should meet these minimum standards:
• Graduated for three years and at least 25 years old
• Commit to giving the necessary time to spend with their mentee one-on-one • Have experience in a career field that interests the mentee

PROGRAMMING:
Additional Brother Mentor challenge resources can be found here. As you build the Brother Mentor challenge, the time you spend on each of the development areas should closely resemble this breakdown:
LENGTH: UNTIL GRADUATION MEETING FREQUENCY: ONCE PER MONTH RECOMMENDATIONS: 9-14 MEETINGS 10-14 ACTIVITIES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
45% (4-6 Meetings)
SAMPLE CHALLENGE MEETINGS:
• Mock interviews with alumni or career services professionals
• Seminar on communicating SigEp’s competencies to potential employers • Alumni panel on professional lessons and advice
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
20% (2-3 Meetings)
SAMPLE CHALLENGE MEETINGS:
• Give presentations on past internships to younger chapter members
• Discuss the future of the chapter with the executive board
• Develop a bucket list for things that you should do while at your college/university
PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
15% (1-2 Meetings)
SAMPLE CHALLENGE MEETINGS:
• How to cook after college. Host an Iron Chef night. • Discussion on healthy relationships post-college
• Dance class with a sorority
INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
15% (1-2 Meetings)
SAMPLE CHALLENGE MEETINGS:
• Cigar and whiskey tasting
• Host a debate between two political science professors • Financial planning 101
SIGEP DEVELOPMENT
5% (1 Meeting)
SAMPLE CHALLENGE MEETINGS:
• Participate in the Hoop of Steel ceremony
• Discuss how to volunteer with SigEp post-graduation with the AVC president • Host a Senior appreciation dinner