Division on People of Color and Crime

American Society of Criminology

Mentoring Program

MISSION: The DPCC serves to bring together ALL who are dedicated to addressing the concerns and issues of people of color in the study of crime, justice, and the crime-processing system. The mentoring program is to enable rapid growth in knowledge, ability, and ultimate success in academia of DPCC members.

Who Can Participate: The Mentorship Program strives to include ALL members of ASC and DPCC.

General Guidelines for a Successful Mentoring Relationship

• Each protégé will realize and appreciate the commitment of time that their Mentor has mad.
• Begin with general introductions: Mentors tell about themselves and how they got to where they are today. Protégés tells about themselves and what has gotten them to this point in their teaching, writing and/or publishing career.
• Mentor may need to familiarize protégé with the overall publishing industry.
• Protégé outlines his/her career track, goals and development competencies.
• Define and agree upon commitment levels. How often will you meet/contact each other?  How will you make contact?  What are the expectations of each? (It is recommended that Mentor/Protégé meet at least twice face to face—or at least attempt but phone and e-mail may work just as well).
• Mentors should offer expert feedback on merit and retention portfolios, curriculum vitas, etc., and enhance the self-esteem, self-confidence, and maturity of protégés.
• Protégés should remember that the relationship with mentors is a professional one exhibiting professional conduct and appropriate demeanor at all times.
  
  

Last Updated June 5, 2007