2- Ethichs and Boundries

• Colvin and Ashman describe 5 different peer mentor roles (connecting link, peer leader, learning coach, student advocate, and trusted friend). Which role do you feel most aligns with your leadership style? Why?
• I would most associate myself with a trusted friend. I feel as though a leader should walk along side the people they are leading, instead of walking in front of them. People are more willing to connect to you on multiple levels if they see you as an equal as opposed to being in a leadership role. With this being said, I strive to become this type of leader.
• What specific risks do you believe might be associated with the peer mentor role you have chosen? Can you think of any other risks to peer mentoring that were not covered in the article?
• Risks that may be associated with this role is the line between professional and unprofessional. There must be a boundary in the relationship that will not be crossed. The article did a great job of explaining the risks to a peer mentorship, being that topics were broad enough to be able to cover many different situations, while keeping the information concise.
• Next class we will be discussing ethics and boundaries. What are three values that you believe are of utmost importance in a peer mentorship relationship? Why?
• Values that are the most important to me is trustworthiness, consistency, and vulnerability.
• Trustworthiness: In this, I include confidentiality. To have a relationship with someone, no matter what the relationship is, it is of the upmost importance that they cant trust you. In this mentorship, I would love to have the relationship with my mentees that they are able to come to me with all sorts of things without a fear of repercussion.
• Consistency: It is important to me to be someone who is always consistent. This would include in work and in friendships. It is important to be clear and concise in this position, especially with my mentees. If I have a meeting scheduled at this time, I need to be here at this time. If I tell my mentees that I will be there for them, I need to be there for them.
• Vulnerability: I feel it is important to lead with vulnerability. This meaning that it is important to be authentic and true in my endeavors. I want my mentees to feel that I genuinely care for their well being, and will "give it to them straight", even if it may be hard in the moment. I may also use personal experience as a tool in helping these students, if I can not be vulnerable or authentic, I should not allow myself to tell those stories in the first place.