Purpose of this program
This mentorship program is designed to facilitate professional development connections between individuals, such as:
- Those aspiring to further develop within their career in community colleges
- Those willing to share their experiences and provide insight
- Those who might envision themselves in another position and are ready to model where they wish to go
Mentoring committee
The Mentoring Committee is comprised of members from the AAWCC Oregon Chapter. Their role is to facilitate the structure of the mentoring offering. More specifically, they will review applications and pair the mentors and mentees. Their role is also to check-in with the mentor/mentee twice within the 6 months. Overall, they will serve as resource and if a mentor/mentee should need to withdraw from their commitment, they should connect with a member of the committee.
Benefits of a mentoring relationship
There are many benefits that can come from a mentoring relationship, including:
- Access to knowledge and experience
- Guidance to elevate your professional capabilities
- See things from a different perspective
- Inspiration and motivation
- The ability to test ideas and discuss situations in a safe environment
- Connections
Apply for the program
Approximate timeline
| Timeline for 6 month program | Year 2022-23 |
| November 18, 2022 | Mentoring Program workshop at AAWCC Annual Conference |
| November 21 – January 9, 2023 | Apply online to be a mentor or mentee |
| January 9, 2023 | Application deadline to participate in the first cohort as a Mentor or Mentee |
| January 10-20, 2023 | Mentorship Committee reviews applications and pairs Mentors and Mentees |
| Monday, January 21, 2023 | Mentorship Committee contacts cohort of Mentors and Mentees. Mentees will contact mentors and set up first meeting |
| Wednesday, January 30, 2021 | Mentorship Program begins |
| End of February, 2023 | First Check-In: Mentorship Committee contacts Mentors and Mentees to see how they are doing and to provide guidance and resources |
| Friday, April 28, 2023 | Second Check-In: Mentorship Committee contacts Mentors and Mentees to see how they are doing and to provide guidance and resources |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | Send out evaluations |
| Friday, June 9, 2023 | Evaluations are due |
| Monday, July 31, 2023 | Six-month state-wide Mentorship Program ends |
| July 2023 | Report out at Summer Conference |
| November 2023 | Fall Conference – Next Cohort sign ups |
Materials
- AACC Competencies for Community College Leaders: read more about the framework that guided the AAWCC Oregon Statewide Mentorship Program.
- Mentorship Program Guidebook: a guide for mentors and mentees.
