The Mentor program was developed as part of DASP’s continued commitment to providing local support at all levels of professional growth and development.
This program is not intended for one-time consults or for asking a single question; instead, participants should expect to engage in an ongoing professional support relationship typically over the period of an academic year. Those looking for answers to single questions are encouraged to attend a town hall meeting. Participating in the Mentor program is a DASP member benefit. By participating in this program, you are acknowledging that DASP has not vetted or screened mentors, and the establishment of mentor-mentee relationships is purely the responsibility of those directly involved. The reader is referred to the NASP paper on this matter.
Mentors
Mentors should have at least three years of experience in their current roles and settings. Student and Early Career members are ineligible to serve as mentors. Each mentor is expected to provide professional support to a minimum of one candidate for at least one academic year. Upon registering as a mentor, you will be added to the list of potential mentors. You will be notified if a mentee requests you as a mentor, at which point you will be removed from the list of available mentors. You can change your availability at any time by contacting the DASP president. Mentors have the option to turn down a particular request due to inadequate fit or if the commitment to provide professional support to at least one mentee has already been filled.
Mentees
Mentees will be paired with a mentor based on their application. Once a mentor accepts the request, mentees should work with the mentor to establish and negotiate the logistics of the professional support relationship (i.e. agreed upon goals, frequency, and method of contact, etc.) If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity please fill out and submit a mentee application form.