Mentor
Mentor Eligibility Criteria
- Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years in higher education.
- Leadership Experience: At least 3 years in leadership roles.
- Active Membership: Current membership in AWHE to maintain alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
- Commitment to Mentorship: Demonstrated dedication to supporting women’s advancement in higher education through prior mentorship or related activities.
Mentee
Mentee Eligibility Criteria
- Early or mid-career professional in higher education at an Arizona institution
- Committed to personal and professional growth and advancing women in the field
- Interested in developing leadership skills or navigating career transitions
- Willing to set goals and actively engage with a mentor throughout the program
- Able to participate in mentorship activities and scheduled meetings
Application for 2025-2026 Cohort has closed. The application for 2026-2027 will open April of 2026.
A complete application includes:
- Fill out and submit Mentorship Program Application
- Add Reference Name and Email in application
- AWHE will send details to your reference on submitting a recommendation
- Reference form due by April 28, 2025
- Mentors will be invited to sign up for an interview time.
- Interviews will be held from April 28 – May 1, 2025
- Mentees are not required to interview
- AWHE will send details to your reference on submitting a reference form
Application and Program Timeline
- April 7, 2025 – Application Open
- April 24, 2025 – Application Deadline
- April 28, 2025 – Reference Deadline
- April 28 – May 1, 2025 – Mentor Interviews
- June 1, 2025 – 2025-2026 AWHE Mentorship Program Cohort announced
- September 16, 2025 6-8pm – Virtual Orientation Tuesday
- September 30, 2025 – Complete On-Demand Training
- October 2025 – April 2026 – Mentor Meetings
- March 25-27, 2026 – AWHE Conference – Prescott Resort and Conference Center
Selection
Application submissions will be reviewed by members of the Professional Development committee, based on the criteria listed above.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Mentorship Program Participants Commitment
- Complete the on-demand virtual training by September 30, 2025
- Attend the virtual orientation on September 16, 2025, from 6–8 PM MST
- Meet with your mentoring group and mentor once per month
- Reach out to program staff with any questions or concerns
- Participation encouraged in the AWHE Annual Conference and Pre-Conference Luncheon
AWHE’s Commitment
- Provide resources and training to mentors and mentees
- Provide advice and support to mentors and mentees as needed
- Conduct an evaluation of the program midway through and at the end of the program
- Provide mentorship program participants with discounted registration to the Annual AWHE Conference