• Providing a platform for professionals to improve a student's experience.
• Linking students with professionals in their career areas or other areas of interest.
• Giving professionals the opportunity to re-energize their studies or careers by reconnecting them to the development of younger students.
• Supporting the development of new generations of committed professionals to serve the design and related professions.  (text from CALAMENT Website) 

CAP Connection offers mentors more than an opportunity to give back to the Ball State College of Architecture and Planning.  The program offers them an opportunity to:

• Be a role model and share wisdom.
• Renew an interest in the academic side of design and learn about current areas of study.
• Positively influence the next generation of Architects, Landscape Architects and Planners.
• Develop a network of students, colleagues and firms.
• Enhance personal growth, career development, lifestyle, spiritual fulfillment, goal achievement, and education in the design community as a whole.

Mentees gain knowledge and insight into the professional world through CAP Connection.  They can:

• Develop a network of professionals for future employment.
• Gain knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, and enhanced confidence.
• Receive guidance and advice from someone who has been in their situation.
• Obtain insight into what a future career in design may or may not offer and how to balance a career with other life responsibilities.
• Acquire constructive criticism and feedback.