Maverick Momentum

What are the goals and objectives of the program?

Maverick Momentum is a structured collaborative mentorship program between SAC and the Office of TCE | Employee Engagement. The goal of this six-month program is to foster a culture of employee engagement through mentorship, knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Here are the program objectives:

• Develop a culture of employee engagement through mentorship, sharing, and professional growth
• Cultivate a culture where staff feel they are valued, accepted, and respected.
• Develop a network of support that spans various departments and roles.
• Facilitate skill development utilizing career experiences, an elective session roadmap, and guides and resources available to support the mentorship personalized discussions.
• Facilitate personalized, self-paced skill development discussions utilizing career experiences and the elective session topics guides and resources available.

What is the mentorship experience?

Mentees and mentors engage in at least six monthly one- on- one meetings throughout the program along with networking and workshop events. The sessions will be self-paced and either virtual or in-person based on the discretion of the mentee and mentor pairing. Discussions may cover an array of career guidance, skill development, leadership, and professional growth topics that emerge from the session roadmap and conversation guides provided:

Mentee Benefits

1. Personal Development
2. Tailored Guidance
3. Confidence Boost
4. Expand Networks
5. Build Relationships
6. Achieve Career Goals

Mentor Benefits

1. Inspire and Motivate
2. Pass on Wisdom
3. Personal Growth
4. Expand Networks
5. Make a Meaningful Impact
6. Give Back to the Maverick Community

What is the mentee time commitment?

Total Months: Approx. 6 months
Orientation & Kick-off: 90 mins
6 Monthly Sessions: Approx. 1 hour 30 mins (includes 15-30 mins for prep)
2 UTA Networking Events: approx. 60 mins (ERGs, Affinity Groups, etc.)
1 Networking Mixer: 1 hour
1 Network Mentoring Circle (Optional): 60 mins
2 Workshops: Approx. 60-90 mins
1 Celebration Event: 60 mins

Total Hours: 15 hours

What is the mentor time commitment?

Total Months: Approx. 6 months
Orientation & Kick-off: 90 mins
6 Monthly Sessions: Approx. 1 hour 30 mins (includes 15-30 mins for prep)
6 Mentor Up Coaching: (Optional): 30 mins (group coaching based on the session topics)
1 Networking Mixer: 1 hour
1 Celebration Event: 60 mins

Total Hours: 11 hours

What are the benefits of the program?

See what the mentees and mentors are saying...

• “The most valuable aspect of the Maverick Mentorship Program lies in the meticulous pairing of mentors with mentees, fostering not just professional but also personal connections. These mentorship sessions had a profound effect on me, as I formed a deep bond with Sonya, enabling us to support and champion each other.” [MENTOR] MICHELE ALLEN-FRANKLIN, MSOL

• “I’m thankful for being chosen to be a part of this initiative, and it has been an incredible rewarding experience. It has given me the foundation to make connections across campus to propel my career goal of getting director experience without having the title. My mentor, Jennifer Higgins, has provided me with invaluable guidance and support. I enjoyed the open conversations and the ability to adapt our sessions and time to my specific goal.” [MENTEE] MISTIE MASKIL

• “The experience had a greatly positive impact on me, with the mentoring relationship spawning a half-dozen or so powerful relationships with other potential mentors through the efforts of my mentor to facilitate effective networking based on my interests and goal. Additionally, we have resolved to maintain communications in the coming months and years.” [MENTEE] QUENTIN SCOTT

• “What I enjoyed most about the mentoring program was seeing a fresh perspective on working at UTA, serving as a resource and sounding board for someone who wants to give her best every time and in the process of being a part of this program, I have added a wonderful new person to my life…” [MENTOR] ANGELA EZELL

• “Thank you for all your hard work with the Maverick Momentum program. I have learned so much and made meaningful improvements that have helped me both professionally and personally. When I signed up for the program, I was an Accountant I, and now I am a Budget Analyst! The program helped me explore different opportunities around campus and understand how to align them with what I love to do. Thank you again, and see you again when I return as a mentor “ [MENTEE] ASHLEY MOORE

• Being a part of the Maverick Momentum program as a mentee was a truly empowering experience. Through the program, I learned how to be more direct and intentional in pursuing my goals. Having a mentor who supported my vision helped me figure out what I truly wanted to work toward, both professionally and personally. I highly recommend Maverick Momentum to anyone looking for guidance, growth, and a space to define their own path. It’s a program that helps you discover your direction—and gives you the tools to get there.” [MENTEE] CRAIG FIKE

How will I be recognized for success?

At completion, a celebratory reception recognizes all mentors and mentees for their commitment to the mentoring sessions, networking, workshops, and other engaging development activities. To add to the festivities, Nick Viator, AVP Strategic Planning, delivers the keynote address and all participants are honored with a commemorative certificate and photo! Read the Maverick Momentum Pilot’s congratulatory UTA MavWire article.

Mentee and Mentor Group

Nick Viator

Supervisors also support the mentee’s development and joined in the Celebration!