Each department/unit should develop mentoring plans with measurable outcomes based upon the unique characteristics and circumstances of each department/ unit. Oversight of and responsibility for implementation of mentoring plans falls within the purview of academic Chairs/Deans in collaboration with their faculties.
Mentoring plans should:
- Address minimum areas identified in this document
- Be faculty-driven and endorsed by faculty
- Identify and incorporate best practices as they relate to mentoring within their specialty
- Be supported by the development of criteria outlining mentor roles and responsibilities
- Support mentors' ability to undertake the mentorship process
- Support of the mentee through clear roles, expectations, and planned outcomes, periodic evaluation of the process and resources that support mentee development toward stated goals.
- Identify strategies to support mentee confidentiality when measuring satisfaction and outcomes with the mentoring process