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I.M.P.A.C.T. Program

I.M.P.A.C.T. Program: The IMPACT program will focus on establishing and developing relationships between current Maryland student-athletes and former student-athletes, alumni, and supporters of the University of Maryland Athletics. This program will provide an atmosphere dedicated to the positive personal and professional development of our student-athletes with the guidance of mentors.
Read about the Inaugural I.M.P.A.C.T. Program Class
2020-21 IMPACT Pairings
2020-21 IMPACT Pairings
2020-21 IMPACT Pairings
2020-21 IMPACT Pairings
PROGRAM GOALS:
  1. Alumni Engagement - Mentorship provides Terp alumni with a meaningful way to give back the University and stay connected with the athletic department.
  2. Professional Development - Mentorship serves as a way to develop professional skill sets, clarify career interests and expectations, and expand professional networks.
  3. Personal Development - Mentorship will enhance mentee cross-generational communication skills, identify transferable skills from sport, and build confidence and motivation to achieve goals. 
MENTEE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current varsity student-athlete
  • Minimum rising sophomore status (application opens second semester freshman year)
  • Good standing with the University of Maryland
  • Commitment to at least one academic year of mentorship 
MENTOR QUALIFICATIONS
  • Currently employed or currently retired
  • Current member of M-club
  • Commitment to at least one academic year of mentorship
TIME COMMITMENT
There will be monthly check-in points throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, either in-person or over the telephone; however, participants are encouraged to communicate more frequently than the required check-ins. Mentors and mentees will be provided a mentorship guide with suggested talking points for each check-in, but conversations are not restricted to the provided conversation topics.

After the year-long commitment, mentors and mentees can choose to continue their current mentorship, elect to be matched with an additional student-athlete or mentor, or opt-out of the Mentor Program entirely.

TIMELINE
April: Applications open potential mentors/ potential mentees
June 2020: Applications Close
Summer 2020: Matching begins
August 2020: Matches are introduced virtually (email)
August/September 2020: In-person program launch with Fall kick-off
May 2021: End of year celebration