Mentor / Mentor Resources

Mentor/Partner Agreement

Please review the Mentor Expectations and Qualities below before completing the agreement form.

Print out this form: Mentor/Partner Agreement form (.doc)

Mentor Expectations and Qualities

Qualities of a good mentor- active in college-wide leadership, someone who is enthusiastic about their job at LCC, active listener, good teacher, enjoys being helpful, good relations with colleagues, interest in keeping Lane strong after they leave, interest in learning from partner as well as guiding them, warm, friendly

• Communicate positive opportunities at Lane.
  
• If the partner is full-time, be available on a frequent and consistent basis.
  
• Provide a confidential and respectful environment.
  
• Help connect a newcomer to the wider LCC and local community.
  
• Review together the online "New Faculty Information".
  
• Explain how things are structured at Lane.
  
• Share your strengths and explore strengths of partner.
  
• Offer support during difficult situations like the heavy workload.
  
• Encourage growth.
  
• In most circumstances, attend the 2-day September Faculty Connections inservice.
  
• Arrange a conference with the partner near the beginning of the year to discuss the goals of the mentoring relationship and to complete the Faculty Mentor and Partner Agreement. The first conference could include a discussion of the previous teaching experience of both of you.
  
• Meet with partner/salon approximately once or twice a month during the year.
  
• Arrange walking tours together.
  
• Assist with probationary paperwork.
  
• Support partner's request for the criteria used to determine their level and step assignment and advise on the collection of materials for advancement.
  
• Discuss issues surrounding teaching, such as non-lecture strategies, classroom management, problem -solving, assessment, first day activities, ice breakers
  
• Help to evaluate Faculty Connections, which includes estimating the hours spent so the committee can have a sense of the time commitment required.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Liz Coleman, Coordinator of Faculty Connections
Tutoring Services
Lane Community College
4000 East 30th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97505
PHONE: (541) 463-5783