2000 Groups define solutions, challenges Click here for the main article about the retreat on faculty mentoring. Here's a quick look at some of the issues raised by the participants. The faculty members may get different advice from each unit in which they are involved.
Time management is a critical issue.
Robert Owen, group leader Research activities are considered by many to be a number one priority and this could be an impediment to successful career mentoring. While teaching is important locally, research is important nationally and internationally. Multiple mentors could be used for different roles. Some individuals are good mentors, and others are not. This is an important consideration in pairing junior and senior faculty.