Mentoring CommitteeNORDP Mentoring ProgramThe NORDP Mentoring Program is a benefit available to all NORDP Members. This program enables research development professionals to network with NORDP colleagues who have volunteered to share their expertise, guidance, and support. Previous NORDP Mentees are particularly encouraged to pay it forward by offering to serve as Mentors. #PayItForward. How it Works An underlying philosophy of the program is the Mentee drives the relationship and the relationship is reciprocal in nature. Participants have access to a variety of resources to enhance the mentoring relationship. Participants are matched based upon criteria such as specific area of interest, institution type, years in research development, and goals. Once matched, the two individuals develop and coordinate the collaboration that works best for them. Although there are no formal rules for managing the interactions, we encourage a regular schedule of communication, whether meeting in person or connecting by e-mail, Skype, WebEx, telephone—and certainly getting together at NORDP meetings! For those interested in developing peer mentoring relationships, Peer Mentoring Groups (PMG) are available based on the 6 Pillars of Research Development. PMGs are composed of NORDP members at many professional development levels, who have similar interests and share resources, provide feedback, and act as accountability partners in building skills. To join a Peer Mentoring Group please email [email protected]. The dates and times of scheduled PMG meetings are noted on NORDP's Event Calendar. The 6 PMGs are:
See various Mentoring Committee presentations in the Webinar Archives section of the NORDP Members Only website. Committee Mission, Vision and ValuesMission: Equip Research Development professionals for success by offering meaningful mentoring expertise, support and resources. #NORDPMentoringMatters Vision: As a leading research development organization, NORDP is recognized for a dynamic, sustainable culture of mentorship. #PayItForward Values: Inclusivity • Commitment • Accountability • Reciprocity • Empowerment #ICARE NORDP fosters a culture of inclusive excellence by actively promoting and supporting diversity, inclusion and equity in all its forms to expand our worldview, enrich our work, and elevate our profession. Committee Goals and ObjectivesThe Mentoring Committee fosters meaningful and sustained professional relationships driven by the needs of the program participants and built on a foundation of reciprocity. To that end, the committee:
Committee StructureThe Mentoring Committee meets monthly as a full committee via Zoom or a conference call. Throughout the year, committee members meet on an ad-hoc basis to develop and refine program components. The committee relies on a wide-variety of skills and talents. You have a unique background and expertise that can be a valuable contribution to our work. We believe that mentoring is a professional responsibility. Through the committee’s work, we provide a foundation of resources and tools (Mentoring Toolkit) that NORDP members can apply in their own professional relationships, and in their work with faculty and staff. Come and join us as we support Research Development professionals. How to get involvedInterested in becoming a member of the NORDP Mentoring Committee? Email [email protected] or contact one of the committee representatives listed below: Christina (Papke) Howard, Co-Chair David Widmer, Co-Chair Kathy Partlow, Co-Chair Faye Farmer, Board Liaison |