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Mentoring Junior Faculty in Geropsychology: the RESPECT model
1Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University.
Educational Gerontology
|May 14, 2011
Summary
Mentoring junior geropsychology faculty is crucial for retaining talent. The RESPECT model guides effective faculty mentorship by empowering mentees and fostering strong mentee-mentor relationships.
Area of Science:
- Geropsychology
- Faculty Development
- Mentorship
Background:
- Increasing need for geropsychologists.
- High costs associated with faculty turnover in universities.
- Importance of specialized mentorship for junior faculty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline unique aspects of mentoring junior geropsychology faculty.
- To present the author's core values in mentoring.
- To introduce the RESPECT model for effective faculty mentorship.
Main Methods:
- Review of personal mentoring experiences with over 50 junior faculty members.
- Development and application of the RESPECT model.
- Examination of mentee-leader dynamics in faculty mentorship.
Main Results:
- The RESPECT model provides a framework for key mentoring tasks.
- Mentee empowerment, support, protection, and planning are vital.
- The model addresses the personal, emotional, and conflict-negotiation aspects of mentorship.
Conclusions:
- Effective mentorship is essential for retaining geropsychology faculty.
- The RESPECT model offers a structured approach to faculty mentorship.
- Successful mentorship fosters mentee leadership and navigates professional challenges.
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