Mentoring: Functions, Roles, and
Interactions The world of academe can be a
bewildering place for new faculty members. When it is, they often look to their
senior colleagues for help. This time-honored practice—mentoring—has both formal
and informal aspects, and, when done right, benefits both mentors and their
protégés. This issue’s Thriving in Academe looks at the rewards and requirements
for both parties.