The mentor programme has its own committee. The selection of mentors is open to any USM staff who is genuinely interested in rendering assistance. The programme encourages each department or school to have a staff to serve as a mentor. These representatives can serve as mentors to their workplace colleagues, their family and graduates.

However, mentees are not obliged to consult the mentors serving at their respective workplace. Instead, they are free to consult any registered mentor who is available to render them the requisite assistance.

Trained mentors must be prepared to shoulder their responsibilities as guidance counsellors, advisors, consultants or counsellors to those in need of assistance.

A mentor must be prepared to utilise his/her knowledge, expertise and uphold the relevant values and ethics whilst rendering such assistance.