Bryant’s culture of mentoring is a key aspect of the University’s student experience, and an important element of preparing for postgraduate success. Take a look at some of the ways students gain guidance and perspective through the University’s corporate partnerships, world-class faculty and extensive alumni network.
Finding answers
The CVS Women’s Success Network Mentoring Program matches 34 CVS Health leaders with 36 Bryant students in a program open to undergraduates, graduate students, and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies students.
Three group meetings, held throughout the semester, cover topics that include resume writing, interviewing, and career paths. The heart of the program is the individual relationships students develop with their CVS mentors. Each pairing tailors meetings and discussion topics to meet the student’s needs.
“When I think about the great mentors I’ve had over the years, they listen, they give advice, but they never tell you what to do,” says Laurie Hubble-Brown MBA ’04, a Strategic Human Resources Business Partner at CVS Health Corporation. This past spring she mentored Meaghan Mahoney ’19, a Business Administration major concentrating in Human Resources.
Mahoney appreciates Hubble-Brown’s experience and her unique understanding of her industry. “Laurie’s definitely helped me explore my options and what will work best for me,” she says. “She’s helping me understand what’s worked for her and what didn’t work and what that means for me going forward.”
Gaining perspective
The College of Arts and Sciences Mentor Match program connects students and faculty who have common interests and experiences. The program provides an opportunity for students in the liberal arts and sciences to learn from faculty mentors who have expertise in one of three interdisciplinary areas: education, health care, or environmental studies.