The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship is dedicated to training the next generation of professionals to serve and empower vulnerable people to build healthier communities and live healthier lives.
Mentor Responsibilities
Expectations of Both Academic and Site Mentors BEFORE Fellows Have Been Accepted into the Fellowship
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Discuss the project with the applicant, making sure it is a feasible project that meets the needs of the agency (for Site Mentors) and is in an area that the Academic Mentor feels qualified to advise on;
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Fill out the Mentor Survey that can be found on our website under the Apply tab
Expectations of Site Mentors AFTER Fellows Have Been Accepted into the Fellowship
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Meet at least once with the Fellow(s) and the Academic Mentor before the project commences;
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Provide input on and sign the Project Description Form (which the Fellow will submit to the ED);
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Engage with the Fellow to help them understand the needs of your agency and the community you serve;
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Orient the Fellow to the organization, including its personnel, policies, physical facilities, clientele, and the surrounding geographic area;
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Facilitate introductions between the Fellow and agency staff and/or stakeholders;
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Communicate any safety issues to the Fellow;
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Provide assistance and practical guidance in:
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Shaping the Fellow's project
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Implementing and evaluating the project, including guidance in overcoming challenges within the project or agency
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The Fellow's personal and professional development
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Review the Fellow’s monthly reflections sent via email and respond if appropriate;
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Complete a site mentor survey at the end of the Fellowship year; and
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Report any concerns to the ASFHG Program staff.
Expectations of Academic Mentors AFTER Fellows Have Been Accepted into the Fellowship
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Meet at least once with the Fellow(s) and the Site Mentor before the project commences;
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Provide input on and sign the Project Description Form (which the Fellow will submit to the ED);
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Be available by telephone and/or email over the course of the Fellow's project;
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Meet with the Fellow as appropriate;
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Act as a resource to the Fellow for professional contacts that may assist them over the course of the fellowship;
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Provide assistance and practical guidance in:
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Designing and implementing the Fellow's project, including curriculum review and verification strategy development
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Determining if the project needs Internal Review Board (IRB) approval and guiding them through the IRB process if/when it is necessary
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Balancing academic obligations with project obligations when necessary
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The Fellow's personal and professional development
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Review the Fellow’s monthly reflections sent via email and respond if appropriate; and
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Report any concerns to the Program staff.