Creighton Mentor Community
Personalized Support from Alumni
Inspired by Creighton’s Ignatian value of cura personalis, or "care for the whole person," the Creighton Mentor Collective connects students one-on-one with alumni mentors to enhance the student experience. Each mentor offers the perspective of someone who has walked a similar path and can provide guidance throughout a student’s discernment process.
By asking questions and learning from their mentors’ experiences, students gain insight into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. These mentoring relationships can have a meaningful impact on students’ confidence, decision-making and persistence toward graduation.
How It Works
Each student and alumni mentor interested in the program completes a matching survey that gathers information about personal, academic and professional backgrounds. Matches are made based on shared experiences, interests or challenges.
Mentors and mentees are encouraged to meet at least once a month. Together, they determine how often to connect and which communication method works best, such as text, email, phone or video chat. Because the program is virtual, alumni from across the country can participate and continue living Creighton’s mission of forming men and women for and with others.
What do mentors and mentees discuss?
Conversations can focus on a variety of topics. Some students and mentors might focus on matching course work with career interest. Others might focus on finding a path to a major or balancing having fun and getting the job done. Common discussion points include:
- How will my major impact my professional options?
- How do I balance the demands of school, responsibilities and socializing?
- How can I set myself up for academic, social and career success?
- How do I make connections with peers and professional contacts?
- How do I successfully switch majors?
The program runs through an academic year, wrapping up in May. While the official program concludes at the end in May, mentors and mentee are welcome to stay connected beyond the end of the school year.
Contact Us
John P. Fahey Career Center
Creighton University
Harper Center, Suite 1088
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, Nebraska 68178
Phone: 402.280.2722
Fax: 402.280.3450
Office Hours:
Weekdays: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Central)
Drop-in Hours:*
Weekdays: 2–4:30 p.m. (Central)
Virtual: 402.280.2722
In-person: Harper 1088
*When classes are in session, meetings are intended to last 10–15 minutes.
