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.
Full -time Rutgers faculty at any rank are invited to join the Rutgers Connection Network mentor pool as Mentors to mentor or peer-mentor other faculty interested in gaining guidance and mentorship to succeed in their academic careers at Rutgers University.
By joining, you are indicating your general interest in mentoring faculty at Rutgers. You will be matched with a faculty mentee or peer-mentor only if there is a good match in a particular year AND you confirm your interest and availability to mentor them that year.
By signing up you have the opportunity to:
- Mentor and help advance faculty at Rutgers
- Be a part of a peer-network for faculty mentors
- Develop and advance Inclusive Mentoring skills
- Receive recognition & awards for mentoring contributions
Mentees join the program prior to the start of each academic year via FDC's general call for cohort program applications.
Why Become a Mentor?
- DEVELOP feedback and mentoring skills
- GROW your network within the University
- ADVANCE your leadership skills
- GAIN understanding of challenges facing junior faculty
Why Become a Mentee?
- GROW your network of mentors
- LEARN to navigate workplace challenges
- DEVELOP a plan for Promotion and Tenure
- EXPLORE opportunities and collaborations at Rutgers
One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination. - John C. Maxwell
