Seeking mentorship or eager to share your expertise?
Join the ISEP Mentorship Program, an exclusive opportunity for members.
The purpose of the program is to assist novice or early-career individuals in developing a relationship with a more experienced mentor within the ISEP organization. The mentors and mentees will work together to allow benefit for both participants. This program is open to all ISEP members involved in educational planning, including but not limited to those in P-12 education, higher education, graduate programs, business/industry, etc.
We’re seeking mentors passionate about sharing their expertise and mentees seeking guidance in the field of education. ISEP will pair compatible mentors and mentees, providing resources, support, and training throughout the journey.
Mentorship Program Details
Requirements
Mentees:
- Must be a current member of ISEP.
- Must be willing to commit to the mentorship program for a specified period of time (1 year).
- Must complete an application.
Mentors:
- Must be a current member of ISEP.
- Must have attended at least two ISEP conferences and be actively involved in initiatives and events.
- Must be willing to commit to the mentorship program for a specified period of time (1 year).
- Must complete an application.
Matching Mentors with Mentees
A system based on factors such as mutual areas of professional interest, schedules, geographic proximity, etc. will be used to match mentors with mentees. The application will be used to clarify areas of interest and commitment level of participants. When matched, participants will receive a brief biography of their new mentor or mentee as well as their contact information.
A date by which mentors and mentees should make contact will be provided as well. Follow-up with participants will be made to ensure that mentors and mentees have made initial contact by suggested deadline date.
*Note: matches are based on availability
Suggested Guidelines
Initial Contact
- Mentor contacts mentee to arrange initial meeting and discuss scheduling.
- Mentee calls mentor to arrange meeting at annual conference
1st Meeting
- Mentor and mentee introduce themselves and share current career paths.
- Mentee discusses perceptions and expectations of the mentor relationship.
- Mentor asks questions.
- Mentor plans future meetings.
Subsequent Meetings (monthly meetings suggested)
Suggested activities:
- Mentor reviews mentee’s resume and offers suggestions for improvement.
- Mentor provides feedback on mentee’s research.
- Mentee observes a class taught by mentor.
- Mentor and mentee discuss mentee’s career goals.
- Mentor serves as external dissertation reviewer.
- Mentor and mentee attend annual ISEP conference together.
Ethical Expectations
In the ISEP mentorship program, ethical behavior is paramount to fostering trust and respect across all mentor-mentee relationships, regardless of varying roles and levels of experience. It is crucial for mentors to model integrity, transparency, and professionalism in their interactions, ensuring that they uphold the highest standards of conduct. This commitment to ethical behavior helps create a safe and supportive environment where mentees can confidently seek guidance and grow. By prioritizing ethical principles, we ensure that all participants feel valued and respected, promoting a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning.
Program Completion
In order to ensure that the mentor program is meeting its objectives, it is important to maintain open communication with all participants and to actively solicit feedback on the results.
All participants will complete an evaluation form at the end of the program. This may be in the form of a survey and/or interviews or focus groups to ask for program feedback. Use of the information obtained through these evaluations will be used to improve the mentor program for future mentors and mentees.