Mentorship and networking

Mentorship supports the success of new faculty, librarians and academic leaders. Experienced mentors can support integration into our academic community, provide guidance on navigating institutional expectations, and foster confidence and collaboration.

Mentor pairing

For mentorship connections, new faculty and librarians are encouraged to meet with their unit head (e.g., chair, director, supervising librarian) to discuss potential pairing options with senior colleagues. The terms of a mentorship relationship are unique to the individuals involved and based on personal preferences and needs. Learn more about establishing positive mentorship relationships.

Mentorship program

Beginning in fall 2025, a steering committee is exploring a new mentorship program that aligns with our institutional plans—including the Indigenous Plan and Equity Action Plan—and responds to the needs of faculty, librarians and academic leaders in our evolving post-secondary landscape.

Communities of practice

LTI coordinates several communities of practice for faculty and instructors:

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: engage in the systematic study of teaching and learning
• Accessible Teaching and Learning: enhance accessible pedagogy and expand accessibility and inclusive learning approaches in courses
• Instructors of First Year Courses: collaborate, develop and share instructional strategies and pedagogies to support student success
• Generative AI: share knowledge, develop skills, and innovate in the field of GenAI, including integrating GenAI into pedagogical strategies

Caucuses

The Academic Women’s Caucus is a forum for discussion of issues of interest and concern to academic women at UVic and for the development of initiatives and strategies to address those interests.

The Scarborough Charter Steering Committee is building a Black Caucus at UVic to uplift voices and collective experiences. Interested members may email blackinclusion@uvic.ca to express interest.