1. Effective Mentoring Programs
Norman Dennis

2. 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

3. 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)

4. Attributes of a Good Mentor
Accessibility
Independence
Honesty
Knowledge
Perspective
Advocacy

5. Challenges Identifying and supporting excellent mentors
Spreading the wealth
Making good matches between mentors and new faculty
Diversity
Defining and measuring success

6. Question
What does the mentor get out of the program?

7. From: James Stewart, PSU, 2006

8. From: James Stewart, PSU, 2006