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Rutgers Connection Network Faculty Mentoring Program
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The Rutgers Connection Network (RCN) Faculty Mentoring Program is designed to advance a culture of mentoring and inclusion at Rutgers and increase the engagement and scholarly productivity of Rutgers faculty by providing the infrastructure, training, and facilitation to enable effective and collaborative mentoring partnerships beyond the departmental level.
100+ faculty, universitywide, participate in structured mentoring partnerships
To participate in the RCN Faculty Mentoring Program as a mentee, mentor, or peer-mentor, you are committing to dedicate about 2 hours per month for 8 months (from October 2023 through May 2024). The program will be conducted hybrid this year with a mix of in-person and virtual activities.
RCN Faculty Mentoring Program Activities
Monthly Mentoring Meetings
October 2023 – May 2024: 1-hour Meetings with Partner(s)
Pairs meet virtually or in-person, once monthly, when convenient for them.
As a result of participating in the Rutgers Connection Network Faculty Mentoring Program,
Faculty Testimonial
Rutgers Connection Network Testimonial from Dr. Christopher Manente
RCN Faculty Mentoring Program Options
You may apply to participate in one of two types of mentoring partnerships:
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- A less experienced individual (a mentee) and a more experienced individual (a mentor) focused on advancing the professional, academic, and/or personal development of the mentee
- Mentors are committed to helping their mentees grow; mentees are committed to learning from their mentors
- A less experienced individual (a mentee) and a more experienced individual (a mentor) focused on advancing the professional, academic, and/or personal development of the mentee
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- Two individuals at similar career stages focused on advancing the professional, academic, and/or personal development of both individuals
- The commitment to growth is collaborative—guiding one another and supporting self-directed development through information exchange, advising, and knowledge-sharing
- Two individuals at similar career stages focused on advancing the professional, academic, and/or personal development of both individuals
Application & Timeline
- At the start of the semester, the Mentoring Executive Committee will review applications and select participants, prioritizing those that indicate a commitment to all the program activities.
- Selected applicants will be notified of their acceptance in late September/early October and asked to confirm their participation.
- We use several ways to ensure that our mentor-mentee matches are successful and this includes working with an RCN Mentoring Platform, the Mentoring Executive Committee and taking personal preferences in account.
- Matches are based on the applicant's stated goals, needs, and mentoring preferences, as well as the availability of a compatible mentor outside of the applicant's department.
- Applicants who are not selected will be notified by the end of October.
- The program officially starts in October at the Orientation meeting.
The RCN program is committed to valuing the diverse populations we serve by cultivating culturally responsive mentoring practices.
These are the leaders and champions behind the RCN Mentoring Program.