New Inclusive Mentoring award: Nominations due by April 10
Summary
Members of the School of Education community are invited to submit their nominations for a new annual Inclusive Mentoring award. Three awards will be given each year: one student, one staff and one faculty.
Full Description
Purpose
Within the School of Education, we value engagement, compassion, advocacy, integrity, inclusivity, and impact. We want to honor and recognize those who embody these values through the support and mentorship they provide others. As such, the purpose of the Inclusive Mentoring Awards is to recognize one faculty, staff and student for their role in providing mentorship and guidance to colleagues, peers, students and/or supervisees. Awardees will be recognized at commencement and receive $500 to support their continued engagement in inclusive mentorship (e.g., seeking professional development, supporting a mentee-mentor collaborative project, supporting an initiative that supports inclusive mentorship). Three awards will be given: one Student Award, one Sta@ Award, and one Faculty Award. Nominations are due by April 10th.
Eligibility
Any current School of Education faculty (including adjunct and instructor positions), staff or enrolled student is eligible for an Inclusive Mentoring Award.
Nomination Process
Candidates must be nominated by one or more individuals who have received mentoring services from the candidate. Once an individual is nominated, they will be notified and asked to provide additional information to inform award decisions.
Application Requirements
To nominate your mentor, you will need to this form submit the following:
Letters of support: One to three letters of support can be included with the nomination package. Letters should be written by one current mentee and up to two additional current or former mentees. Letters should address the degree to which the nominee demonstrates:- Commitment to Mentee Development
- Accessible and Supportive Approaches
- Encouragement of Independence
- Support for Professional Development
- Inclusive Support for Diverse Populations
- Positive Impact on Mentees
- Contributions to Mentoring Culture
- Once an individual is nominated, they will be asked to provide additional information:
Inclusive Mentorship Statement: 3-5 Pages, Double spaced
- Nominees will need to provide a statement that describes their approach to Inclusive Mentorship, such as their philosophy regarding mentorship, their strategies for maintaining cultural humility, ways in which they provide a strengths-based, support environment for their mentees, etc. The Inclusive Mentorship Statement should also describe in detail how the candidate would use the $500 to support their inclusive mentorship e@orts (e.g., professional development, collaborative project with mentees, purchasing materials for enhancing mentorship skills, etc.). For student nominees, the statement should describe how mentorship has evolved for the student, why they value mentorship as a student, and how their mentoring will continue in their field.
Supplemental Documentation: In addition, some information may need to be tailored based on the nominee’s role. Below we have highlighted some special considerations based on award type:
- For Student Nominees: Additional evidence may include PD obtained relate to Inclusive Mentoring, a brief CV (2-3 pages) highlighting Inclusive Mentorship-related activities, etc.
- For Staff Nominees: Staff can provide evidence of programs started, initiatives, or other documents that may further illustrate their commitment to Inclusive Mentorship (e.g., 2-3 page summary of experience, etc.).
- For Faculty Nominees: Faculty should include an abbreviated CV (3 pages max) which focuses on evidence of their most recent Inclusive Mentorship activities, such as the number of publications that include mentees, mentorship and networking opportunities provided, teaching and service related to Inclusive Mentorship, etc.