Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the Spring 2024 CAS Professional Development Committee Staff Mentorship Program! Applications are open now through Monday, December 18th, 2023. Apply here: https://forms.gle/Ym9HDgwKDxLvk1QBA

In an effort to support the professional and personal growth of our staff, we have designed the mentorship program to foster a developmental relationship in which one staff member with demonstrated expertise in given areas serves as a guide for another staff member looking to develop in those areas. We hope participants will make positive connections among members of the College community and that both the mentee and the mentor learn from each other.

The program will run from January to June 2024, with a minimum ongoing commitment of a one-hour per month meeting (virtually or face-to face) with your mentor or mentee. Mentorship pairings will be based on the results of the application. The Committee will provide monthly conversation guides as starting points for your meetings. Mentorship is not one-size-fits-all and will look different for everyone; we hope mentor/mentee pairings will become thoughtful relationships that reflect the expertise and motivations of both participants.

In addition to the monthly mentor/mentee meetings, participants will attend a virtual orientation and an end-of-year wrap-up; the Committee will also conduct a mid-semester check-in. Participants will receive a budget to reimburse for out-of-pocket coffee expenses.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please reach out to us at prodev@bu.edu.

Sincerely,
CAS Professional Development Committee