Dear<http://mediadiversityforum-resources.net/2013/09/08/aejmc-commission-status-women-mentoring-program/> MACers:

I am writing to inform you about the call for mentors and mentees in the 2013-2014 Commission on the Status of Women Mentoring Program.

Two of our own MAC members, Anita Fleming-Rife and Carolyn Byerly, led this program for several years and it has become very successful. I encourage you to consider participating in the program and please share the information widely with other women in AEJMC.  Note that they do not have to be members of CSW to participate.

Here are the details on applying for this year’s program:

Q. What is the purpose of the program?
A. In an effort to improve the success and advancement of women in the fields of journalism and mass communication, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) connects senior mentors with junior mentees—those women who are in the early to mid stages of their careers.

Q. Who will participate?
A. Mentees (junior colleagues) are envisioned to be only women.  Mentors (senior colleagues) are envisioned to be mainly female but males are welcome, too.
Q. How will it work?
A. The project is coordinated by two senior scholars. They will receive the applications and negotiate the “match” between mentors and mentees. Applications will be available on the CSW website, Facebook page, and other social media, as well as from both co-facilitators: Tracy Everbach, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, and Frances Ward-Johnson, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Q. As a junior colleague, why might I want or need a mentor?
A. Developing a research strategy, preparing a strong promotion or tenure file, problem-solving some specific issues in one’s department are some of the reasons you might seek a mentor.
Q. If I want to be a mentor, what are the expectations?
A. Mentors will be asked to assume responsibility for only one mentee at a time. You will indicate on your application what you can and/or are willing to do in your mentor role. All mentorship agreements will be finalized in writing (with a letter to each originating from the project co-facilitators) so both mentor and mentee can operate with clear guidelines.
Q. How long will a mentorship last?
A. Most will be 6 months to a year.
We invite you to complete one of the two applications—Senior Scholar Willing to be a Mentor, or Junior Scholar Seeking a Mentor, which are attached.
Please return form by email either to Tracy Everbach, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, or Frances Ward-Johnson, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, by October 25, 2013.
Applications are attached to this email or you can download an application at the following links:
Application for junior scholar seeking a mentor: http://www.scribd.com/doc/166484101/CSW-Junior-Scholar-Seeking-Mentor
Application for senior scholar willing to be a mentor: http://www.scribd.com/doc/166484506/CSW-Senior-Scholar-Serving-as-a-Mentor

Let me know if you have questions!

Frances Ward-Johnson
MAC Vice Head
Elon University
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