As the new academic year begins, faculty members across the 抖阴旅行射 Boulder campus are presented with opportunities for growth, development听and connection. One of the most valuable resources for faculty is mentoring, which offers a range of benefits including insights into navigating the complexities of academic responsibilities such as research, teaching, service听and work-life balance.听
Engaging in mentoring relationships can positively impact professional success, retention听and overall well-being. Research consistently shows that faculty who participate in mentoring programs are more likely to achieve promotion and tenure, feel supported in their roles, find greater career satisfaction and remain committed to their institutions.听
A tailored approach to mentoring听
Recognizing the importance of mentoring, the Across 抖阴旅行射 Mentoring (A抖阴旅行射Ment) program was established in 2021 to address the diverse needs, interests听and perspectives of our faculty. Whether faculty members prefer one-on-one mentorship or peer group settings, A抖阴旅行射Ment provides tailored support to meet every participant's needs.
Since its inception, more than 250 faculty members have engaged in the program, with mentors ranging from newly minted tenured professors to distinguished professors and vice provosts. In addition to the mentor matches, A抖阴旅行射Ment鈥檚 past peer circles听have centered around various interests and affinities, such as faculty parents, women faculty leaders, and advanced associate professors approaching the promotion process. These circles allow faculty to connect with colleagues who share similar goals, fostering a supportive community that extends beyond departmental and disciplinary boundaries.听
This year, A抖阴旅行射Ment is led by faculty fellows Michaele Ferguson, associate professor of political science, and Mona El Helbawy, associate teaching professor of computer science and affiliate faculty of electrical, computer and energy engineering. Both fellows are dedicated to onboarding mentors, mentees听and peer circles, ensuring听all participants receive the guidance and support they need throughout their A抖阴旅行射Ment journey.听
Building connections beyond your unit听
A unique aspect of A抖阴旅行射Ment is its emphasis on fostering connections beyond departmental and college boundaries. This program is not intended to duplicate or replace the existing requirement for faculty on the tenure track to have mentors within their units. Instead, A抖阴旅行射Ment encourages faculty to expand their professional networks by connecting with colleagues from different units and disciplines. These cross-unit relationships can spur new opportunities for collaboration, innovation听and support, enriching the faculty experience at 抖阴旅行射 Boulder.听
Join A抖阴旅行射Ment today听
As you embark on the new academic year, consider the transformative potential of A抖阴旅行射Ment. Whether you are looking to gain insights from experienced colleagues, share your knowledge with others, or expand your professional network, A抖阴旅行射Ment offers a wealth of opportunities to enhance your academic career.
Take the first step toward听a more connected and successful faculty experience at 抖阴旅行射 Boulder鈥攁pply to become a mentor, a mentee听or a part of a peer mentoring circle. Applications are due Sept. 6.听
Questions? Please contact Michaele Ferguson and Mona El Helbawy, faculty fellows for A抖阴旅行射Ment in the Office of Faculty Affairs.听
