Watch the Recording: Rethinking Faculty Mentoring: What Institutions Can Do Differently
Welcome:
– Geoff Watson, NCFDD, CEO
– Todd Benson, EdD, COACHE Executive Director and Principal Investigator
Panelists:
– Pearl Dowe, PhD, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professor, Emory University
– Steve Lee, PhD, Assistant Dean of Inclusion and Principal Facilitator with CIMER, Stanford University
Most institutions say they value mentoring—but what does that actually look like in practice?
For many faculty, mentoring remains informal, inconsistent, or ineffective. As higher education evolves, so must the ways we support faculty success.
In this recorded, data-informed conversation, you’ll hear how colleges and universities are reimagining faculty mentoring in more intentional, inclusive, and sustainable ways. Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit the insights, this conversation offers practical takeaways for anyone committed to faculty success.
What You’ll Learn:
- What faculty are really saying about mentoring, according to new national COACHE data
- Why traditional models fall short, and what more effective alternatives look like
- Proven strategies institutions are using to redesign mentoring for real impact
- How mentoring can drive faculty satisfaction, retention, and engagement
Who Should Watch:
- Higher ed administrators, deans, and department chairs
- Faculty affairs and leaders
- Anyone invested in faculty development and retention
This conversation will change how you think about mentoring, and what’s possible when it’s done right.