Faculty Development
Alice T. Clark Mentoring Program
Founded in 1992, the Alice T. Clark (ATC) Scholars Mentoring Program is an orientation and collegial support program for faculty new to UND. Its purposes are to:
- Assist faculty in developing professional and personal networks.
- Increase faculty awareness of campus culture and resources.
- Support the professional development of faculty as teachers, scholars, and campus community members.
A second year program is offered for those who successfully complete the first year program.
Funded by the UND Alumni Association & Foundation, the program is named in honor of retired Vice President for Academic Affairs Alice T. Clark.
Programming is facilitated by Dr. Liz Legerski, Director of Faculty Development and Professor of Sociology.
Program Structure
The program consists of two components:
- A one-on-one mentoring relationship with an experienced faculty member.
- A year-long series of monthly cohort meetings in which participants get a chance to meet and talk with campus leaders and discuss topics of common interest and value to new faculty.
Participation in the program is open to both tenure track and full-time special appointment faculty.
- First Year Assistant Professors are given first priority, but others may be included when space allows.
- Eligible faculty receive letters of invitation in mid-August and are asked to obtain
supporting signatures from their dean and department chair before the first program
meeting in September.Faculty participants agree to fulfill the following program requirements:
- Attend all monthly sessions, including an overnight retreat in the Fall.
- Participate actively in program meetings and discussions.
- Select and meet regularly with a faculty mentor.
Recognizing that scheduling conflicts do arise, participants are allowed to miss one meeting per year. However, because group discussion and cohesion are important aspects of the program, missing more than once may jeopardize your continuation in the program.
The mentoring aspect of the ATC Program is fairly informal and flexible. Each program participant selects an experienced faculty member to serve as an informal mentor during the program year. They may come from the same department as the new faculty member or from another department on campus.
To assist new faculty in selecting a mentor, the program will supply a list of experienced faculty who have expressed special interest in serving as mentors. However, participants may choose mentors who are not on the list.
Role of the Mentor
Mentors are more experienced faculty members who agree to offer collegial support for an ATC Program participant during the faculty member's first year in a new appointment.
Mentors are encouraged to meet regularly--at least once a month--with their "mentee" to establish and sustain a collegial relationship.
The nature of the mentoring relationship varies depending upon the needs and interests of the new faculty member. In some cases, mentoring pairs choose to work together on projects, to visit each other's classes, or to attend campus events together.
Mentors do not receive any compensation for their work, nor do they attend monthly cohort meetings. However, they are invited to join the ATC faculty for a Fall and Spring luncheon. Nearly always, mentors report that they get as much out of the experience as the new faculty member.
Mentor Orientation
Those who express interest in serving as mentors will be invited Mentor Orientation session held early in the Fall. At that session, we will share ideas and information of use to mentors.
ATC 1 Meeting Schedule
In the event a meeting time or location changes, Dr. Legerski will notify participants via email.
| Date | Time | Location |
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| Tuesday September 15 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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September 25-26 Fall Retreat in Bemidji, MN |
8 a.m. Friday - 3 p.m. Saturday | Bemidji, MN- Concordia Language Villages |
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Tuesday October 13 |
12:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday November 10 Fall Mentor Luncheon |
Luncheon: 12-1:30 p.m.
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Luncheon: Memorial Union 214, Ballroom D
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Tuesday November 10 |
ATC Session: 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
ATC Session: O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday January 19 |
12:15-3:45 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday February 9 |
12:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday March 16 |
12:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday April 13 |
12:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday May 4 Celebration Luncheon |
12-1:30 p.m. | Memorial Union 214, Ballroom D |
ATC 2 Meeting Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday September 22 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
| Tuesday October 20 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday November 10 Fall Mentor Luncheon |
12-1:30 p.m. | Luncheon: Memorial Union 214, Ballroom D |
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Tuesday November 24 |
1:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday January 26 |
1:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday February 23 |
1:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday March 30 |
1:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday April 20 |
1:30-3:30 p.m. | O'Kelly 343 |
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Tuesday May 4 Celebration Luncheon |
12-1:30 p.m. | Memorial Union 214, Ballroom D |
Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program
Started in 2014, this year-long mentoring program for Clinical faculty is offered in collaboration with the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines and the School of Medicine & Health Sciences when there are enough eligible faculty to form a cohort.
Program Structure
The program consists of two components:
- A one-on-one mentoring relationship with an experienced faculty member.
- A year-long series of monthly cohort meetings in which participants get a chance to meet and talk with campus leaders and discuss topics of common interest and value to new clinical faculty.
New full-time clinical faculty from the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines and the School of Medicine & Health Sciences are given first priority, but clinical faculty from other colleges may be included when space allows.
Eligible faculty receive letters of invitation and are asked to obtain supporting signatures from their dean and department chair before the first program meeting in September.
Faculty participants agree to fulfill the following program requirements:
- Attend all monthly sessions.
- Participate actively in program meetings and discussions.
- Meet regularly with an assigned faculty mentor.
Recognizing that scheduling conflicts do arise, participants are allowed to miss one meeting per year. However, because group discussion and cohesion are important aspects of the program, missing more than once may jeopardize your continuation in the program.
Each program participant is assigned an experienced faculty member to serve as their mentor during the program year. The nature of the mentoring relationship varies depending upon the needs and interests of the new faculty member. Mentors are encouraged to meet regularly-at least once a month- with their "mentee" to establish and sustain a collegial relationship.
Mentors do not receive any compensation for their work, nor do they attend monthly cohort meetings. Mentors will be invited to a Mentor Orientation session held early Fall and are also invited to join a Spring luncheon. Nearly always, mentors report that they get as much out of the experience as the new faculty member.