Faculty Success
Supports faculty at all career stages with mentorship, professional development and social networking.
What the Program Provides
New Faculty Orientation
Provides opportunities for new faculty members to integrate into the UT Dallas community and connect with colleagues.
Workshops
Faculty and academic leaders address topics important to faculty members, and mentors also can attend training sessions.
Social Events
Regularly scheduled get-togethers encourage collaboration and community-building in a casual, welcoming environment.
Mentor-Mentee Matches
New faculty are paired with experienced mentors from their school based on shared interests and career goals.
Midyear Check-Ins
Faculty can schedule one-on-one meetings with Dr. Meghna Sabharwal, Associate Provost for Faculty Success.
Awards
Provost’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring honors both tenure-system and nontenure-system faculty.
News
Mentorships = Relationships
Dr. Jason Slinker (above, left) is the mentor, and Dr. Zihao Ou is the mentee. But the Faculty Mentoring Program has made them much more than just new acquaintances. It has made them tight-knit colleagues. Find out how the program helps new faculty feel right at home no matter where they’re from.
Contact Us
To find out more about the program, please read this flyer (pdf) or email ProvostFacultyMentoring@utdallas.edu.
What Mentees Say about Mentors
“Dr. Siegenthaler has played a crucial role in refining my teaching practices. His guidance on strategies for effective teaching, such as engaging students through presentations and interactive discussions, made my first experience teaching at UTD much easier and more rewarding.”
Dr. Yingzhi Liang on Dr. Simon Siegenthaler
Naveen Jindal School of Management
“Dr. Meloni always offers instant help with my requests, not only by giving prompt and constructive feedback on my research proposals but also sharing sincere suggestions for the planning of my initial years of assistant professor track and living in the DFW area.”
Dr. Ziwen Jiang on Dr. Gabriele Meloni
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
“Dr. Rushing consistently models the values of excellence in both her teaching and mentorship. Her patience, professionalism and expertise have not only helped me grow as an educator but have also enhanced my skills in managing challenging situations.”
Dr. Domi Oh on Dr. Katrina Rushing
Harry W. Bass School of Arts, Humanities and Technology
