Abstract
This article details the conception implementation and evaluation of a faculty mentoring program designed to accelerate career development and organizational socialization within a regional university. A sequential design sequence guides administrators through assessing faculty needs exploring developmental alternatives mastering mentoring literature designing a context specific model and piloting it for refinement. Key elements comprise a role coded matching algorithm mentor and mentee orientation workshops structured peer activities and service credit incentives. Early pilot findings indicate frequent mentor mentee contact strong satisfaction and improved cultural integration yet highlight needs for expanded mentor pools improved matching and balanced structure. The article concludes with ongoing issues and practical guidelines for sustaining effective mentoring cultures.
Recommended Citation
Kirk, James J.
(1992)
"Establishing a Faculty Mentoring Program,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 79, Article 8.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol79/iss1/8
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