The primary goal of the mentoring program is to provide a supportive academic environment for new faculty, through provision of advice, support, and career guidance by supportive, knowledgeable senior faculty members. The New Faculty Orientation provides information about resources available within the college and across the university for research and teaching activities, with attention to resources that facilitate management of work, family, and personal demands. Faculty Development Workshops are offered throughout the year and focus on such topics as preparing the dossier for 2nd and 4th year reviews; using technology in the classroom; building research networks; grant-writing, etc. Individual mentors are available to Assistant Professors in the college.

The purpose of individualized mentoring is to provide new faculty members with an experienced colleague who may serve as a sounding board and provide advice about how to function effectively in the college’s organizational structure, manage their professional responsibilities, increase awareness of available resources for professional development, and achieve greater satisfaction with their career programs. Mentors are available to Assistant Professors, and participation in college mentoring program activities is voluntary. Interested mentors and junior faculty who would like to request a mentor should complete the appropriate on-line forms.