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Faculty Staff Mentoring Programs Survey: Implications for Mentoring Practice in AcademiaJune 24, 2005 Presented by: Patrick Leung, Ph.D., Chair Subcommittee on Mentoring Programs UH Commission on Women INTRODUCTION Rationale: The 2001 Presidential Commission on the Status of Women Report suggests the development and implementation of mentoring programs for junior faculty and staff. A University Commission on Women subcommittee was formed to conduct a needs assessment concerning a formal mentoring program for junior faculty and staff. METHODOLOGY Phase I: Focus Groups The subcommittee conducted several focus groups to assist in the survey development. METHODOLOGY Phase II: Survey Development Faculty and Staff Two surveys were developed Newly hired faculty (α=.685) Newly hired staff (α=.820) Comprised of 29 semi-structured questions with five sections: Formal mentoring program, Orientation, Resources, Program structure and Others. Data collection period: Faculty Members: May 5, 2004 - September 1, 2004. Staff Member: August 19, 2004 - September 1, 2004. All participants were invited to join a prize-drawing event in September 2004. METHODOLOGY Deans Department Chairs Explored the development of mentorship for both faculty and staff and its existing structure in various departments. Survey consisted of two parts: Faculty and Staff. Each part contained 5 semi-structured questions, including both qualitative and quantitative responses. Data collection period from May 3, 2004 - October 15, 2004. METHODOLOGY Institute Directors and Administrators Explored the development of mentorship for staff and its existing structure in various departments. Survey consisted of Staff section, with 5 semi-structured questions, including both qualitative and quantitative responses. Data collection period from October 26, 2004 - November 5, 2004. METHODOLOGY Survey Participants METHODOLOGY Types of Data Analysis: Quantitative data Used SPSS 12.0 software program to obtain desc