Assessing the Success of a Mentoring Program beyond Satisfaction Surveys
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Presented with a poster at the 2017 University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute Conference Proceedings. This paper includes experiences in assessing a mentoring program for librarians in a large academic library.
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Presented with a poster at the 2017 University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute Conference Proceedings. This paper includes experiences in assessing a mentoring program for librarians in a large academic library.
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Abstract: Assessment provides the information needed to determine how well a mentoring program is meeting its goals and how it could improve. A continuous cycle of evaluation strengthens a mentoring program and contributes to the professional growth and success of participants. Assessment also may be a key factor in securing the support of the administration regarding funding, the time allowed for participants, and credit given to mentors during annual evaluations. The assessment of many faculty development programs is limited to participant satisfaction. While this measure could be used to predict future participation, as well as to modify elements to address areas of dissatisfaction, it is limited in its scope. There is often little attempt to determine the impact of the program on the participants’ abilities, skills, and future careers. In this poster session, the researcher will share experiences in assessing a mentoring program for librarians in a large academic library. Assessment measures address the goals of the mentoring program, which include improving mentoring competencies, increasing the confidence of participants, and expanding future participation in the program.
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