A robust mentorship program is a cornerstone for faculty success, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for growth. It helps faculty navigate the academic landscape and also fosters a sense of community and collaboration within the department.
Mentoring Tools and Resources
- Mentoring Agreement - Sets up initial ground rules/foundation for a mentor/mentee partnership.
- Individual Development Plan - The IDP serves as a roadmap to help you achieve your short- and long-term professional and personal goals.
- Mentoring Worksheet - For use by the mentee to prepare for review of goals and career conference report. Complete at Career Conference Report meeting and give to Division Director
- PATHS - Helps guide you through additional learning opportunities to aid in your career progression. These guidelines detail suggested targeted accomplishments towards promotion with a specific time frame. Each PATH is divided by career year(s) into best practices and academic mission areas. Useful for mentees and mentors.
- Roadmap to Mentoring - Sample timeline for first year faculty position