UNG provides new faculty with a mentoring partner who will help them learn about the institutional culture, essential campus services, and transition to the institution. The department matches incoming faculty with one who has some years at UNG. Each fall, the mentors meet for an organized social event. Then, throughout the year, the mentors meet informally with their mentees.
New faculty will:
Inspire experienced faculty to:
UNG encourages mentors and new faculty to meet face-to-face regularly during the first two semesters. They might attend programs and events, as well as have coffee or lunch. New faculty might enjoy discussing:
1 Taken from: Sandler, B. 1993. “Women as Mentors: Myths and Commandments.” The Chronicle of Higher Education. March 10, 1993.
Acknowledgments and additional information: Thanks to the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) members for their insights into mentoring programs.