EDUC's mentor and mentee scheme brings together two staff members, a mentor and a mentee, who work in the same field at two different EDUC universities.
The programme is open to all staff at USN.
The aim of the mentoring scheme is to promote professional development and career growth, while building an inclusive European culture and expanding one’s network.
The mentoring programme takes place during the participants' working hours (a total of 10-12 hours).
- The call for the EDUC Mentoring Programme for staff in 2027 will appear here during December/January
- Questions? Please contact Rebeca Schumacher Eder Fuao - University of South-Eastern Norway
- Experiences from previous participants: EDUC Mentoring Programme – Testimonials (educalliance.eu)
Do you want to take part?
If you would like to take part as a mentee/mentor in the EDUC Staff Mentor Programme 2027, please contact: educ@usn.no
Who can be a mentor?
- You have more than three years' work experience from international offices and EU project offices
- You speak fluent English (minimum B1 level)
- You are willing to share your experience as an expert in your field
- You can commit approximately twelve hours in total over the six months the programme runs
Who can be a mentee?
- You have less than three years' work experience from international offices and EU project offices
- You speak fluent English (minimum B1 level)
- You wish to develop your skills within your field
- You can commit approximately twelve hours in total over the six months the programme runs.
Why?
The mentoring scheme is a tool for skills development for both mentor and mentee.
The aims of participation are:
- development of knowledge and skills
- network building
- sharing expertise and best practice
- opportunity to strengthen mentoring and communication skills (for mentors)
How?
The mentoring programme will take place during participants' working hours (a total of 12 hours).
The aim is for mentor and mentee to:
- have at least one online meeting per month over a period of six months
- take part in three online feedback sessions with the trainer (1 hour each)
- attend a digital training session (in April) and an online closing session (in November), both lasting one and a half hours
Selection and matching
The selection process will be carried out by the mentoring programme working group (work package five, task 2)
Criteria for matching mentor and mentee will be:
- similar level of English proficiency
- shared interest in sharing knowledge and practice
- the mentor should have greater expertise than the mentee
- motivation
EDUC offers:
- training sessions for mentor and mentee
- feedback sessions organised during the pilot phase
- a closing session for all participants
- certificate