 Frances Kochan, PhD.Dr. Frances Kochan, is a Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor and Dean Emeritus, College of Education, Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, USA. She has extensive experience as a mentoring practitioner and researcher. Dr. Kochan is a recipient of the University Council on Educational Administration Jay Scribner Mentoring Award and the International Mentoring Association Lifetime Achievement Award. She is an expert in creating, implementing and assessing mentoring endeavors for individuals, groups, and organizations in educational and non-education institutions and settings. Fran is also available to provide keynote speeches and presentations on mentoring to varied groups and organizations. EXPERIENCE IN THE MENTORING FIELDDr. Kochan has edited or co-edited 15 books on mentoring and published over 100 articles and book chapters. She has been keynote speaker for numerous associations including The Mentoring Institute, The International Mentoring Association, and The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Dr. Kochan has served as secretary and chair of the Mentoring and Mentorship Special Interest Group of the American Education Research Association. She has also served on the Executive Board of the International Mentoring Association. Fran has demonstrated expertise in guiding individuals, groups, and organizations in creating and evaluating mentoring relationships and programs. SPEAKER TRAVELS FROMFlorida, USA AVAILABLE FORIn-person, virtual, or hybrid events SAMPLE MENTORING TOPICSDr. Kochan joins her colleagues in Leadership and Mentoring Excellence, LLC (Dr. Ellen Reames and Dr. Linda Searby) in offering a wide array of trainings, presentations, or consulting for individuals and organizations. See each consultant’s bio on the IMA Endorsed Consultants page to read about the expertise areas of each of our team). Depending on the needs of your organization, 1-3 members of our team can assist you with your professional development.Creating a Mentoring Plan for Life This session provides specific information and strategies that enable individuals to select appropriate mentors, engage in meaningful mentoring activities and assess and refocus mentoring endeavors as needed. It can be presented in an individual, group, or organizational setting which seeks to encourage individual growth and success. An Overview of Mentoring Benefits, Models, and Processes- This session provides a general overview of the purposes, processes and benefits of mentoring for individuals and organizations.
Developing a Mentoring Program for Individual and Organizational Success This topic can be an individual or series of workshops or the consultant can be available as a guide over time to enable organizations to establish and evaluate successful mentoring programs.
Evaluating Mentoring Outcomes and Program Success A major issue that is often neglected when creating mentoring programs is assessing its operation, value and outcomes. This session provides an overview of the topic and specific strategies that can be implemented.
Identifying and Dealing with Organizational and Institutional Factors that Promote and Hinder Mentoring Program Success One of the major reasons that mentoring programs and relationships do or do not succeed in the organization culture within which they operate. This workshop or consultation enables participants to examine barriers to success and factors that facilitate positive outcomes.
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