The SoTL Mentor Badge honors experienced educators who provide guidance, support, and mentorship to their peers in SoTL endeavors at the institutional level, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development within the university. This revised rubric focuses on mentorship activities that enhance the educational community within the institution.

Leading Studies as a Mentor

Level 1: Guides one or more junior faculty or peers in SoTL studies within the department.

Level 2: Leads several SoTL projects within the institution, effectively mentoring a diverse group of faculty members.

Level 3: Serves as a senior mentor for major institutional SoTL initiatives, shaping the research culture at the university.

Mentorship Programs

Level 1: Facilitates or participates in existing SoTL mentorship programs at the departmental level.

Level 2: Develops or significantly enhances SoTL mentorship programs that serve multiple departments or the entire faculty.

Level 3: Establishes and directs a key institutional SoTL mentorship program recognized for its excellence and comprehensive reach.

Testimonials from Mentees

Level 1: Receives positive feedback from mentees within the department, showing effective mentorship.

Level 2: Collects substantial testimonials from faculty across the institution, evidencing broad mentorship impact.

Level 3: Gathers extensive and enthusiastic testimonials from a wide range of institutional stakeholders, highlighting transformative mentorship.

Mentorship Resources

Level 1: Creates resources or guides to assist departmental peers in SoTL projects.

Level 2: Develops widely utilized mentorship resources that significantly benefit faculty institution-wide.

Level 3: Produces seminal mentorship materials that set the standard for SoTL mentorship at the university and are used as models elsewhere.