The
New Dean Mentoring Program, formerly known as the Leadership Network, is an outgrowth
of the Executive Development Series, AACN's semiannual workshops to develop the
knowledge base and skills that are necessary to lead a nursing program in today's
complex and changing environment. AACN's
New Dean Mentoring Program matches an experienced AACN-member dean with a member
who is new to the dean's role for a period of mutual development. AACN members
volunteer to participate in the program. New deans determine the areas of concern
to them and establish the method and frequency of communication with their mentors.
Mentors counsel and advise their new dean colleagues on the role of the dean and
familiarize them with AACN member services and activities, in addition to accomplishing
the goals set by the new dean. Deans
are matched according to their responses to a questionnaire. Program type, size,
and location are also taken into account when matching mentors and new deans.
Following confirmation of mentoring matches, participants will receive materials
to assist them in developing a successful mentoring relationship. The materials
can also be found at the bottom of this page.
Click
here for the New Dean Questionnaire.
Click here for the Mentor Questionnaire.
Mentoring
Program for Acting/Interim Deans
This
program is similar to the New Dean Mentoring Program; however the target groups
are those in acting and interim dean positions. Deans in these positions are either
in them for a very short period of time, or in them until a lengthy search has
been accomplished. Consequently, they may have very short term needs or needs
related to maintaining the viability of a nursing program for a long period of
time. Mentors have been asked to work with this group, realizing that this group
has special needs. The acting/interim deans complete a survey identifying their
needs. The mentors are assigned based on availability and provided with the needs
assessment of the acting/interim deans. The mentoring relationship is expected
to be one of short duration.
Leadership
for Academic Nursing Program
The
Leadership for Academic Nursing Program, supported by the Helene Fuld Health Trust,
is to enhance the leadership capabilities of: - Individuals
aspiring to lead academic nursing organizations and,
- Individuals,
new to the role, serve as the chief academic administrator of baccalaureate or
graduate nursing programs.
The
year long program provides the participant with a focused assessment experience,
a range of content and case studies related to successful leadership, and the
opportunity to establish networks of mentors or peers for development of long
term partnerships for shared growth and development. The participants are classified
as "Fellows." The
mentoring component of the program is a process in which a request for mentors
is disseminated to AACN members. In order to qualify as a mentor for the program,
the dean must have four or more years of experience in the decanal role. All qualified
mentors with biographical information are listed on a password protected website
and the leadership Fellows select mentors in priority of preference. Matching
of mentors and Fellows is done based on preference. Generally this program has
a ratio of 1:3 mentors to fellows; consequently, mentors will have 1-3 fellows
assigned. The
mentoring relationship, initiated by a written contract, officially lasts for
ten months or until the end of the one year program. However, the relationship
may be extended informally for a period of time determined by the mentor and the
Fellow.
Click
here for a link to the Leadership
for Academic Nursing Program.
General
Mentoring Information
During
the Fall and Spring Meetings there is a mentoring session on Sunday mornings.
We encourage those interested in the mentoring programs to attend, even if you
have not been paired with a mentor or mentee.
Click
here for a bibliography of mentoring
materials.
Click here for the ABCs of mentoring.
Click here for the Stages of
Mentoring.
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