The mentorship program is designed to facilitate professional development connections between individuals, such as:
- Those aspiring to further develop within their career in community colleges
- Those willing to share their experiences and provide insight
- Those who envision themselves in a different position and are ready to model where they wish to go
Benefits of a mentoring relationship
There are many benefits that can come from a mentoring relationship, including:
- Access to knowledge and experience
- Guidance to elevate your professional capabilities
- See things from a different perspective
- Inspiration and motivation
- The ability to test ideas and discuss situations in a safe environment
- Connections
Join the program
If you’re interested in joining the program, you can learn more and sign up by attending the mentorship workshop at the AAWCC Oregon Annual Conference.
Annual timeline
The mentorship group gathers once a month throughout Winter and Spring terms to have facilitated group conversations on a specific topic.
Month | Activity |
January | Facilitated group mentoring kick-off |
February | Facilitated group mentoring on effective communication |
March | Facilitated group mentoring on self-knowledge |
April | Facilitated group mentoring on creating community / community connections |
May | AAWCC Oregon Annual Conference at the Salem Convention Center! Session specifically focused on mentoring, and another that is an interactive meet-the-board workshop. |
Materials
- AACC Competencies for Community College Leaders: read more about the framework that guided the AAWCC Oregon Statewide Mentorship Program.
- Mentorship Program Guidebook: a guide for mentors and mentees.