Academic Mentoring
The Academic Mentoring Programme provides professional support and development for academic staff. The programme is administered by the Research Office and the Centre for Academic Development, led and supported by a Mentoring Reference Group and sponsored by the Vice-Provosts (Research) and (Academic & Equity).
The aims of the programme are:
- To encourage and support the development of academic skills and organisational knowledge that will enable staff to operate more confidently and successfully in the University environment.
- To assist in the development of academic careers through interaction with more ‘experienced’ colleagues.
Benefits for mentees include:
- Personal and professional support, outside one’s School or Faculty if so desired
- Access to organisational knowledge and specialist information
- Ongoing work relationships and friendships
- Enhanced motivation
- Career development
Benefits for mentors include:
- Personal development as a result of working closely with another person
- Opportunity for reflection on one’s own career goals including teaching and research performance
- Development of interpersonal skills
- Ongoing work relationships and friendships
Benefits for the work environment include:
- Enhanced relationships between colleagues
- Improved sense of well-being amongst staff
- Increased motivation
- Improvement in organisational communication
- Enhanced research productivity
- Cost-effective career development for staff
The 2016 academic mentoring programme is currently underway but if you are interested in being involved as either a mentor or mentee in 2017, please contact linda.bowden@vuw.ac.nz
