Mentoring
EDUCAUSE is committed to providing opportunities for our members to engage, connect, and create community. Mentoring is just one way we can help you do so.
EDUCAUSE Mentoring Program
About the Program
We offer one-to-one online mentoring designed to help you develop and achieve your personal and professional goals. This EDUCAUSE member-only program helps mentees and mentors find and connect with other higher education technology professionals who are seeking guidance, support, and growth in a safe environment.
You can have a mentorship for any length of time, agreed upon by both mentor and mentee, though we recommend 6-12 months. The structure is yours to customize, though we recommend you meet synchronously (e.g. via video chat, phone) at least once a month with additional asynchronous touchpoints (e.g., email, text). EDUCAUSE will provide resources and check-ins along the way to ensure you're getting what you need out of the opportunity.
1:1 Mentoring Dates
Rolling enrollment
Duration
Flexible (6-12 months recommended)
Time Commitment
Flexible (1 hour/month recommended)
Who Should Join?
EDUCAUSE Members looking to connect, learn, and grow
Delivery
Asynchronous messaging
Synchronous meetings
Price
Free for EDUCAUSE Members
Become a mentor or mentee (or both) today.
According to the EDUCAUSE Mentoring in Higher Education, 2019 report, 71% of mentors and 86% of mentees shared that mentoring positively impacted their professional development.
Why EDUCAUSE Mentoring?
Supportive Environment
Having a mentor outside your organization can provide a safe space to speak freely and engage in difficult conversations with peers who have faced similar challenges.
Diverse Perspectives
The EDUCAUSE Mentoring platform allows members to search affinity fields and other qualifiers, to help mentees match with a mentor with similar or different demographics/attributes.
Mentoring for All
EDUCAUSE mentoring provides for institutions whose IT workforce may be small or for institutions with no formal mentoring program.
"We had great conversations and both shared experiences that I believe were very useful for everyone."
"I have learned just as much, if not more, from my mentee during this mentoring experience."
"I was very fortunate to have an experienced mentor with the qualities I was looking for to strengthen my skills."
Need Help Getting Started?
Check out the step-by-step videos for Mentors and Mentees.