A group of staff from Facilities Management gathered on June 2 for a celebratory luncheon to mark completion of the department鈥檚 Mentor Program.听
罢丑别听FM Mentor Program听is unique as one of the few formal mentoring programs at CU-Boulder housed within an individual department. It was the third round of staff to complete the nine-month program, which launched in 2012.听
The program pairs mentors with mentees in an opportunity for professional growth and development. Mentors help their partners identify career goals, involve them in hands-on learning opportunities, and facilitate internal and external networking. Some of the program鈥檚 broader goals are fostering teamwork, transferring institutional knowledge, and planning for succession as key leaders retire.
Several program participants spoke about their experiences during the luncheon.
鈥淭he program promotes teamwork and partnership, and breaks down silos that exist,鈥� said Hopeton Willis, an IT technician who participated as a mentee. 鈥淚t also helped me learn more about Facilities Management and what the department means for the university.鈥�
David Danielson, assistant vice chancellor for Facilities Management, stressed the program鈥檚 many benefits to the department, from increasing employee retention to helping plan for succession. 鈥淲e really value our employees as everyone here plays a part in how this university operates,鈥� he said.
Eleven mentor/mentee pairs participated in the program. The next round of applications will be accepted in August, with the program set to begin again in September. For more information, contact Andy Mead (Andrew.mead@colorado.edu; 303-492-7697).
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