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May/June 2013
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Annual Conference
October 15–18, 2013
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Whether you're looking for a conference to attend face-to-face to connect with peers, or for an online event for team professional development, see what's upcoming.
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EDUCAUSE organizes its efforts around three IT Focus Areas
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Employees of EDUCAUSE member institutions and organizations are invited to create individual profiles.
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Ask yourself the following questions to assist with selecting an appropriate mentor.
Career
Sponsorship
Who knows me well enough to nominate me for positions?
Exposure/Visibility
Who in our organization/profession makes assignments, appoints committees, task forces, and so forth?
Coaching
Who has the particular expertise that I lack? Who might be willing to teach me?
Protection
Who knows the political aspects of our organization/profession? Who could give me good advice on how I might ensure success?
Challenging Assignments
Who knows me and my skills but also is in the know about our organization or profession? Would that person be willing to put my name forward?
Psychosocial
Role Modeling
Who do I want to be like? Whose style am I comfortable with?
Acceptance/Confirmation
Who do I go to when I need a boost? Who helps me feel that everything will be OK?
Counseling
Who do I feel comfortable sharing my feelings with? Who do I believe is wise in the ways of the world?
Friendship
Who do I connect with? Who do I want to spend more "quality time" with?
