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Faculty Mentoring Link

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Our goal is to support the academic development and advancement of faculty through a school-wide, centrally administered voluntary mentoring program.

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What is mentoring?

Mentoring is an impactful relationship between two people, where one, known as the mentor, guides and supports the other, referred to as the mentee, in their personal and professional growth and development. This relationship is built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. The mentor uses their knowledge, experience, and expertise to help the mentee achieve their goals and overcome challenges in their career.

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Why join Mentoring Link?

Unlock your potential and embark on a journey of growth and discovery through the Mentoring Link. Mentoring is a professional development tool that is critical to career satisfaction and success.

Positive effects of mentoring

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Help in career path exploration

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Increase research productivity

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Promote personal advancement and higher confidence

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”

Steven Spielberg ,
Film director, producer and screenwriter

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Functional Mentoring

The functional mentoring program is guided by a needs assessment and supported by the Mentoring Advisory Group. Teams will meet for 12-months on a defined goal towards an established outcome.

  • Mentees identify their need for mentoring
  • Mentors are recruited based upon their expertise that is needed for the mentee’s goal or project
  • The mentoring relationship is focused (not broad) and time limited (not open-ended)

Implementation Plan

The program will launch in phases to allow for the opportunity to incorporate feedback and learnings as the program grows. The initial focus is on junior faculty. As we progress ALL faculty will be invited to join as a mentor or mentee. The full implementation plan will be announced here.

Contact Us

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
P.O. Box 1980
Norfolk, VA 23501

757.446.0383
VHSFacultyAffairsProfDev@odu.edu 

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Mission 

We envision a vibrant, diverse community where faculty members at all stages have optimal capability to reach their career goals and contribute meaningfully to the mission.