MentorPRO combines the four essential elements of effective mentoring—a secure messaging app, mentor and mentee training, data-rich match management tools, and ongoing expert consultation into a single cohesive tool…all designed to make your program easier to manage, your mentors more effective, and most importantly, your mentees reach their goals.
Last reviewed: 2024
Intended Outcomes:
Increase student connections
Continuum of Care:
Universal Prevention
Topic Areas:
Behavioral Health/Mental Health
Ages:
Young Adult (19-24)
Geographic Locations:
Rural, Urban
Delivery Settings:
Virtual
Cultural Considerations:
A balanced amount of the research involved diverse populations
Audience:
It is an app intended for use with college-aged students.
Credentials:
Not applicable
Manuals:
No
Is Training Required?
Information not available
Who can provide the required training?
Peer mentors may need training. Contact developers for more information.
Program Costs (materials, training, etc.):
Yes, refer to program website
Program/Practice Website:
https://mentorpro.com/
Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research:
Werntz, A., Jasman, M., Simeon, K., Gunasekaran, H., Yowell, C., & Rhodes, J. (2023). Implementation of a technology-enhanced peer mentor referral system for first-year university students. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science
WV Rating:
Unable to Be Rated
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Rationale for Rating:
Mentor Pro is unable to be rated due to lack of published research. Mentor Pro application has only one published research study evaluating the actual program/application. Of over 6700 students with access, 3101 completed at least one survey and only 19 students completed all 4 study surveys. Though there were slight statistical improvements in university connection, belief in personal success and moderate statistical improvement in ability to reach out for support, the effects were minimal. Students who completed more check-ins also earned higher(GPA) grades but that could be due to intrinsic motivation as number of messages sent on the app. and referrals for support did not correlate with higher GPA. Recommend additional research on the actual application and program.
Contraindications or Concerns:
None identified
Other Registries/Ratings
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare:
Not On Registry
Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development:
Not On Registry
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness:
Not On Registry
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Model Programs Guide:
Not On Registry
Washington State Institute for Public Policy:
Not On Registry