This program will identify new members in Region 6 interested in deepening their involvement within NACADA in addition to professional mentorship for their work-life as an advisor. Mentees will be carefully paired for one year with a professional more seasoned in their career. They will create goals, learn more about the association, and develop new skills. We seek mentees and mentors who will provide diverse and sustainable leadership for the region and the larger association.

1. Maintain NACADA membership throughout the Region 6 Advising Mentoring Program (RAMP).
   
2. Commit to a year long program, be willing to communicate with Mentor/Mentee on a regular basis, and participate in activities established for RAMP:
   1. Attend Region conferences at the start and end of program (encouraged, not required)
   2. Meet with Mentor/Mentee monthly (virtually, over the phone, or in-person) 
   3. Develop a written plan for Mentee’s professional goals with support and guidance from Mentor
   4. Attend virtual orientation and cohort check-ins
   5. Assist with promotion of the program
   6. Provide feedback at the end of the program documenting the experience and complete an evaluation of the program

Mentee

The program welcomes anyone who identifies as new to advising, is looking for a support community in the field, and has an interest in deepening their engagement with NACADA. It is not expected that Mentees have a certain amount of experience before participation. Career changers are also welcome to apply. All participants must have an active NACADA membership and currently hold an advising position or other similar role (e.g. career coach, college counselor).

Mentor

The program welcomes anyone who identifies as more seasoned in their role, believes they have something valuable to lend to mentorship, and is committed to supporting the development of a new advisor. It is not expected that Mentors have held any particular type of role, been involved in NACADA in a specific way, or held leadership positions in the past. All participants must have an active NACADA membership and currently hold an advising, advising administration, or other similar position.

Application and Selection Timeline

For consideration by the selection committee, plan to submit your application form by February 10, 2023 (mentee applicants) or February 24, 2023 (mentor applicants). We encourage applicants to begin thinking and preparing application materials in advance of the deadline.

Review of applications will take place in early March with a goal of selecting participants, matching mentees with mentors, and notifying applicants of a decision by mid-late March.

Application Submission

To submit your application, fill out this application form. 

Mentee Applicants | Due Friday, February 10, 2023

Applicants will be asked to respond to the following questions in the application form:

• How will your involvement in the Region 6 Advising Mentoring Program (RAMP) support the program goal of providing increased representation from an underrepresented constituency in NACADA? NACADA defines diversity from a very broad perspective, which includes diversity in regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation as well as diversity in regard to institutional type, size, and employment position.
• What professional development and career goals do you have in mind? Consider:
  • Areas of NACADA that you are most eager to explore (e.g. interest in giving a conference presentation or writing for a publication; becoming involved in an advising community; pursuing a leadership role with the Association or Region; etc.)
  • Roles you hope to hold in your career (e.g. interest in working with a specific population of students or institutional type; hope to become an advising administrator; etc.)
  • Types of development you desire (e.g. exploring theories and approaches in advising; understanding specific student populations; engaging in research or advising scholarship; navigating unique work contexts; planning to pursue a doctoral degree; etc.)
• How will involvement in RAMP assist you in achieving your goals?
• If you are selected, what should we be mindful of as we are determining matches? Consider:
  • What are the characteristics and qualities you desire in a mentor?
  • What significant career or life experiences do you hope your mentor can share their personal perspective about?
  • If there are any salient identities you hold that you would like us to consider for your match, please include that here.

Mentee applicants will also be asked for the following:

• An updated resume or CV
• Supervisor contact information (RAMP Co-Coordinators will reach out to confirm their support for participant involvement)

Mentor Applicants | Due Friday, February 24, 2023

Applicants are required to respond to the following questions in the application form:

• What qualities and experience will you bring as a mentor? Consider:
  • What characteristics and qualities do you bring to the mentoring relationship?
  • What mentorship experience (formal or informal) have you had throughout your career?
  • What types of roles and professional development experiences have you had that might help us in assigning mentors for mentees who have specific ambitions (e.g. interest in working with a specific population of students or institutional type; plans to pursue a doctoral degree; hope to be an advising administrator; desire to present at a conference or publish articles; etc.)
  • What significant career or life experiences can you lend personal perspective about? (e.g. changing careers or functional areas; being a working parent; moving to a new part of the country; pursuing a degree while working; etc.)
• If you are selected, what should we be mindful of as we are determining matches? If there are any salient identities you hold that you would like us to be aware of for your match, please include that here.

Mentor applicants should also submit the following documents:

• Updated resume or CV

If you have questions about the Region 6 Advising Mentoring Program (RAMP), please contact NACADA6RAMP@gmail.com.