Mentor Overview

Being a mentor is a rewarding experience that both mentee and mentor can benefit from.

As a mentor, you get:

• Recognition of your investment in the next generation of researchers.
• Satisfaction in fostering the development of a junior researcher.
• Development of personal support network.
• Ideas and feedback for your research/scholarship.
• Opportunities for collaborative relationships.
• Engagement and networking with other colleagues in the CDA community.

The goal of mentorship is to help your mentee be successful in his/her professional endeavors. However, it's ultimately up to you and your mentee to decide what you both want to gain out of this relationship.

A mentor is someone who is committed to the professional growth of the mentee. The expectation of a mentor is to spend time with the mentee and

• Be accessible through prearranged communication method(s).
• Provide constructive feedback (with specific suggestions for improvement) as well as praise when warranted.
• Listen actively.
• Express clear and positive expectations.
• Set high standards for the mentee.
• Challenge mentee to achieve goals.
• Support and facilitate development of mentee's professional network.

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