Goal #1:

Accelerate new staff acclimation.

Objectives:

• Complement established orientation program.
• Build helping relationships between peers.
• Help new staff realize their potential.
• Integrate new staff into Extension personnel network/system.
• Help new staff understand Extension and its role within the university.

Goal #2:

Support current staff.

Objectives:

• Assist current staff making the transition from one position to another.
• Provide additional support for current staff.
• Build helping relationships between peers.
• Help staff realize their potential.

• Reduce non-retiree turnover resulting in monetary savings.
• Increase level of job satisfaction for both mentors and mentees.
• Impact work attitudes of mentors and mentees in a positive manner.
• Increase involvement of mentees in Extension committees and professional organizations.