Prerequisites:
Candidates for the Professor Connect program must meet the following requirements:
- Mentors: Experienced faculty members with at least two years of teaching experience
- Mentees: Faculty members with less than two years of teaching experience
Program Requirements:
Mentors are expected to:
- Attend the Professor Connect Orientation
- Engage in at least 4 new Faculty Series sessions (dates and times to be determined)
- Choose a QEP active and engaged learning strategy
- Develop and execute teaching plan utilizing the selected QEP learning strategy.
- Attend a minimum of 3 faculty development sessions, in-person or virtual.
- Serve as a mentor for their new faculty member by offering guidance on teaching strategies, addressing challenges, and sharing insights.
- Prepare and present a brief overview of the outcomes and reflections from the experience to share with colleagues.
Program Benefits
- Professional Development: Contribute to the success of new faculty and refine your own teaching practices.
- Career Advancement: Mentors can assist with navigating the Continuing Contract Portfolio process, while simultaneously earning certificates that enhance their personal portfolios.
- Networking Opportunities: Facilitate connections between faculty from different disciplines and departments, encouraging interdisciplinary research and collaborative teaching.
- Community Building: Mentorship helps build a sense of community and collegiality among faculty members, enhancing collaboration and communication.
- Impact on Students: Experienced mentors can offer feedback on teaching practices, helping faculty improve course design, delivery, and student engagement.
Timeline
September
- August 29 – Application deadline
- September 3 – Mentor Match
- September 9 – Complete Orientation
October – April:
- Meet regularly with your mentee
- Attend monthly meetings with the New Faculty Series
- Create and implement a teaching plan that uses at least one QEP active and engaged learning strategy
Download an overview of the Professor Connect program here.
