Poster 19
5/21/24, 9:30 PM
Faculty engaged in initiatives such as mentoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community building, are able to foster a strong sense of belonging and professional growth.
James Adam
Belmont University
Emily Greene
Belmont University
Keywords:
Interdisciplinary collaboration, faculty empowerment, community building
The HOPE (Helping Others Prosper through Empowerment) initiative is a program designed to foster personal and professional growth among faculty members within an academic environment. A monthly Incubator Coffee Hour was hosted to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, collaboration and peer mentorship. Approximately 20-35 faculty and staff from diverse departments attended each session. The most popular themes were Academic Life, Building Connections, and Seeking Collaboration. Attendees benefited from direct access to strategic support areas such as teaching center, IRB, and Grants office. Several participants reported forming new partnerships, highlighting HOPE's role in enriching academic life and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Dahlke, S., Raymond, C., Penconek, T., & Swaboda, N. (2021). An integrative review of mentoring novice faculty to teach. Journal of Nursing Education, 60(4), 203-208.
Etzkorn, K. B., & Braddock, A. (2020). Are you my mentor? A study of faculty mentoring relationships in US higher education and the implications for tenure. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 9(3), 221-237.