Once nearly immune from external pressures, colleges and universities today face the same market and political pressures as other societal institutions. Over the past decade, state legislatures, employers, and other stakeholder groups have increased their demands for containment of instructional costs, but at the same time, expected improved teaching and learning outcomes. In the process, investment in the quality of instructional programs has been often sacrificed.
Faculty Development Associates believes mentoring is more critical today than ever before, largely because it addresses the increased need for social interaction by those isolated into technology-driven workspaces. Current research shows that mentoring is most effective when it builds upon an existing knowledge base of teaching skills, and addresses today's institutional reward systems.
Take a moment to review the article below, then consider the potential for Faculty Development Associates to design a mentoring program to increase the effectiveness of faculty in your institution.
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Mentoring: A High Touch Tool for Faculty Development
A descriptive narrative explaining the need for mentoring in today's high-tech society. It also describes the implementation and benefits of a successful mentoring program. -
Sample Mentoring Agreement
A written agreement, outlining the expectations of both parties, is provided for your use as a guideline.
