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Effective Mentoring Programs

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.

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Effective Mentoring Programs

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  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

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