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Faculty Mentoring Program

The mentoring program in the School of Education is designed to promote the development of productive academic careers on new tenure-track faculty. The Dean of the School will match new tenure-track faculty members who choose to participate in the program with an Associate or Professor to serve as a mentor. The program is entirely voluntary for both the mentor and protégé.

Role of the Mentor

Mentors guide and facilitate the academic career of a new or junior level faculty member. Mentoring activities may include:

• Assisting the protégé in getting acquainted with SIU and SOE policies and procedures
• Supporting the protégé's professional development activities
• Helping the protégé assimilate into the profession at the national level
• Advising the protégé on the promotion and tenure process
• Collaborating on research where appropriate
• Assisting with locating resources to help with on campus on on-line course development providing feedback on grant proposals, manuscripts, and conference presentations

Additional SOE Mentoring Activities

• New faculty orientation in the fall
• Orientation to the mentoring program for all participants
• Development of mentor/protégé relationships
• In-service training applying for grants, publishing in refereed journals, and excellence in teaching

To Become a Mentor or Protégé

Complete the attached form and send to:

Dean's Office
School of Education
Wham 115
Mailcode 4624