COACH
Mentoring Program

Panthers Helping Panthers

The COACH Mentoring Program at Hanover College has long been a cornerstone of our commitment to building meaningful connections within the Panther community. While the program has evolved over the years—from a traditional one-on-one mentoring model to a dynamic, classroom-integrated experience—alumni remain at the heart of its success.

Today, with the launch of the new and improved HanoverConnect Mentoring Module, we're making it easier than ever for alumni to stay involved, update their mentor profile, and support fellow Panthers in meaningful ways.


A Program Built on Connection & Impact

As a COACH mentor, you help shape the future of Hanover students and young alumni by offering:

  • Personalized guidance rooted in your lived experience—both professionally and personally
  • Career and industry insights that help others navigate decisions and build confidence
  • Holistic support, from leadership development to work-life balance and identity-based challenges
  • Lifelong mentorship, contributing to meaningful relationships and stronger alumni networks

What's New with HanoverConnect?

The upgraded mentoring platform now allows alumni to:

  • Log in and update your profile to reflect your interests, availability, and areas of expertise
  • Set preferences for the types of mentoring you'd like to offer (career, identity-based, resume review, etc.)
  • Streamline communication with mentees directly through the platform
  • Access helpful tools and resources to guide your mentoring conversations
  • Track engagement with reminders, match updates, and scheduling support

    ๐Ÿ’ก Already a COACH mentor? Log in to HanoverConnect to review or refresh your profile.
    ๐Ÿ”— New to the program? Enroll today and become a valuable part of this evolving tradition.
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Log in to HanoverConnect

Mentoring That Meets Students Where They Are

While students now engage with alumni mentors primarily through structured programs like FutureFoundations and resource-based mentoring, your role remains vital. You may be matched to support:

  • Career-focused conversations and professional growth
  • One-time requests, like resume reviews or industry Q&As
  • Identity-based mentoring, including LGBTQIA+, multicultural, international, and student-athlete support
  • Personalized career guidance aligned with their year in college and future goals

A Shared Mission

Hanover College's mission—to foster lifelong inquiry, transformative learning, and meaningful service—extends beyond the classroom. The COACH Mentoring Program embodies this by giving alumni the opportunity to:

  • Share hard-earned wisdom
  • Build mentoring and leadership skills
  • Create lasting, cross-generational connections

Whether you have 30 minutes or ongoing time to commit, your presence in the program can make a significant impact.


Get Started or Reconnect Today

๐Ÿ“ฅ Update or activate your profile on HanoverConnect:
https://hanover.admin.12twenty.com/Account/Login

๐Ÿ“ง Questions or suggestions? Reach out to us at coachmentoring@hanover.edu
๐Ÿ‘ค Program Contacts:


Reconnect. Share your story. Make a difference.
Join or re-engage with the COACH Mentoring Program today.

Testimonials

We discuss goals every Monday afternoon to set for the upcoming week and celebrate outstanding accomplishments. Having a mentor has been helpful. Lauren has given me advice on all sorts of things, such as how to approach a roommate about various topics, how to make it through quarantine (and share my experience with the school), how to speak up to a professor, and, most importantly, finding time to give myself a break and relax. One of my biggest goals this year was expanding my social network, and Lauren has helped me find opportunities to take advantage of, as well as connect me with people she knows. She has also helped me draft emails to different people, making me feel confident in the message I was sending. Ultimately, she has been exceptional at lending a listening ear when I needed to rant about chemistry and providing a different point of view to see the situation.

Last semester has been by far my most enjoyable semester during my time here at Hanover. Partly because I loved my classes, but mainly because my mentor was there to help me feel and act my best. We plan to meet face-to-face in June and possibly again in October, which I am deeply excited about.

- Maddie Mann '23

Questions

Do you have any questions or are interested in learning more? Send an email to coachmentoring@hanover.edu.

 

Jenny Siepler Moss '06
Executive Director 
Levett Career Center

Christy Hughes
Director
Alumni Relationsโ€‹

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