Effective Mentoring Programs Norman Dennis
Over Arching Objectives Jointly formulate goals in all pillars of academe and personal life Acclimate new faculty to university policies and procedures Provide a “jump start” in developing a network of collaborators
Attributes of Effective Programs Official Coordinator Formal Application Process Needs Interests Capabilities Pairing in same school but different departments Formal gatherings to support the process Mentor Training Teaching Workshops Frequent contact with protégé (once a month?) Rubrics (classroom visits, discussion guides, Progress/Feedback reports Mentors are recognized and compensated (in some fashion)
Attributes of a Good Mentor Accessibility Independence Honesty Knowledge Perspective Advocacy
Challenges Identifying and supporting excellent mentors Spreading the wealth Making good matches between mentors and new faculty Diversity Defining and measuring success
Question What does the mentor get out of the program?
From: James Stewart, PSU, 2006
From: James Stewart, PSU, 2006