Scientista Faculty Mentorship Program

How It Works
The Department Affairs Chair Tehreem Sajjad matches mentees with mentors as per the needs and interests they indicate on the forms intended for Scientista members to request a member and for University of Michigan faculty to express interest in mentoring. We will launch the Scientista Faculty Mentorship Program with an introductory meeting for all prospective mentor volunteers and interested participants early in the Fall term, or prospective mentor volunteers may personally initiate an introductory meeting through the Department Affairs Chair by sending a letter of introduction from yourself to the interested mentee. This exchange may be followed up by an e-mail or phone call, which can be used to schedule the first face-to-face meeting. 

                                                   
                                                    What Roles Do Mentors Play?
Expectations of Mentors

• Maintain ongoing communication with your mentee including at least three exchanges per term. Meet in person with your mentee at least once during the term.
• Respect the confidentiality of all discussions with your mentee unless you and your mentee address and establish the level of disclosure of your discussions.
• Serve as an advocate for your mentee by helping him or her access resources to achieve academic and pre-professional success.
• Evaluate your relationship with your mentee at least once per term during the period of mentorship renewal and contact the Department Affairs Chair for advice or desired changes.

                                                    What Roles Do Mentees Play?
Expectations of Mentees

• Maintain ongoing communication with your mentor including at least three exchanges per term. Meet in person with your mentor at least once during the term.
  
• Take the opportunity to discuss your educational and career goals with your mentor, share your plans for pre-professional development, keep your mentor abreast of academic progress and challenges you may have, ask questions, reflect on your mentor's feedback, and inform your mentor about the outcome of various efforts.
• Respect the confidentiality of all discussions with your mentor unless you and your mentor address and establish the level of disclosure of your discussions.
• Evaluate your relationship with your mentor at least once per term during the period of mentorship renewal. Feel free to reach out to the Department Affairs Chair regarding any issues or needed changes.

Mentee Interest Form

Please fill out this form if you are interested in being paired with a Mentor in the Scientista Faculty Mentorship Program. Any Chapter member in good standing is eligible for this program. Be sure to read the Expectations of Mentees prior to completing this form.

Questions, concerns or suggestions regarding this form should be directed to the Department Affairs Chair Tehreem Sajjad at tehreem@umich.edu. Thank you for your interest in the Faculty Mentorship Program.

Mentoring Interest Form

Please fill out this form if you are interested in becoming a a Mentor for the Scientista Faculty Mentorship Program. Any member of the University of Michigan faculty is eligible to serve as a mentor. Be sure to read the Expectations of Mentors prior to completing this form. 

Questions, concerns or suggestions regarding this form should be directed to the Department Affairs Chair Tehreem Sajjad at tehreem@umich.edu. Thank you for supporting pre-professional women in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine)!