The Emmett J. Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance

Risk and Insurance Management Mentoring Program

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Contact:
Viana Rockel
(319) 335-1015

The Vaughan Institute and Gamma Iota Sigma conduct an industry mentoring program with the guidance and support of the Greater Quad Cities Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS). Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) students may apply if they have at least two semesters remaining in college. Mentors are recruited by a mentoring steering committe, or they may apply online. Student body requests guide the number and type of mentors needed each year, and mentors may not always be called upon to participate.

Student mentees are chosen based on their academic performance, leadership and communication skills, and professional interests and potential. Mentors are recruited from the local RIMS chapter and from the many alumni and professional partners connected with the Vaughan Institute.

Students are matched with mentors in the fall semester and continue their mentoring relationship throughout the spring semester. The University of Iowa Center for Teaching provides information about good mentoring practices to the mentors and also guidance to students about how to interact with their mentors. Armed with knowledge about the Institute's RMI courses and services the Tippie College of Business and Vaughan Institute provide to students, mentors are well-equipped to carry out their important task.

We anticipate that mentors and students will spend approximately 2-3 hours a month meeting in pairs (three meetings per year are suggested), attending roundtable discussions, and blogging about topics of common interest.