Mentoring & Developing Networks
Research studies on mentoring have shown its usefulness in addressing obstacles to faculty success, and is an effective aid in the promotion of socialization, productivity and satisfaction. For a successful mentor/mentee relationship to occur there must be a good match.
Areas that should be addressed include research, teaching, service, networking, career development and work-life integration. (ADVANCE RIT).
Several ADVANCE institutions have established Peer Mentoring Programs; hold annual Women Faculty Mentor Award; annual reception to welcome new women faculty and to celebrate promotions.
Additionally, through their commitment to the ADVANCE program, the benefits of these mentoring programs are assessed annually, through surveys.