New Faculty Mentoring Program

The New Faculty Mentoring Program is a year-long series of activities and workshops designed to help all newly appointed tenure-track faculty members fulfill their potential as teachers and as active members of the college community.

First year teachers are granted a 4.5 TLU reduction in teaching load to allow them time to participate in the mentoring program. Activities will encourage district-wide interaction and will familiarize participants with every campus. By providing a consistent and well-structured series of staff development opportunities, the college hopes to ease the transition of new faculty members into their new roles and to encourage their professional growth.

The Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence will plan and coordinate the New Faculty Mentoring Program and will work with the Campus Vice Presidents, Division and Department Chairs and Academic Senate to successfully assimilate new faculty members into their academic disciplines and the college community. Other professional development activities provided by the CTE will likewise be available to new faculty members.

Testimonials

"I think that the friendships and mutual support were the most important things I got out of the program. In addition, the program was very helpful in identifying who to turn to with questions and concerns.Thank you both again for all your time and effort. This program is as unique as it is valuable and appreciated! You and the program made me feel right at home!" - Jon Pedicino, Professor of Astronomy; went through mentoring program in 2001-2002; received tenure in 2005

"I can't imagine surviving my first semester without you." - Judie Hinman, Professor of English; went through mentoring program in 2001-2002; received tenure in 2005

Past Participants

2004: Chris Gaines, Aeron Ives, Paul Kinsey, John Moonen, Deborah Nolan, and Karen Reiss

2005: James Curiel, David Gonsalves, Toby Green, Mike Haley, Melody Pope, Hillary Reed, Ruth Rhodes, Robert Selkowitz, and Gaye Warren

2006: Shannon Sullivan, David Chimovitz, Mike Peterson

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CTE Contacts

Kerry Mayer
CTE Director
kerry-mayer@redwoods.edu
707-476-4326

Maureen Scott
Administrative Office Coordinator
maureen-scott@redwoods.edu
707-476-4198

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