Program Development

This chapter provides clear guidance, a step-by-step process, concrete examples, and program templates enabling you to focus your efforts on defining your goals and to successfully launch your program. The chapter also introduces different types of mentorship programs and discusses the importance of having a strong program director to guide the planning and implementation of the program. It reviews the initial planning stage, with a focus on the big picture. Identifying the key parameters, such as program type, length, and goals, which need to be established early in the process, allows you to use those parameters to determine program structure and outcomes. The chapter guides you through each step, from establishing goals, developing the program, and creating a budget, to obtaining institutional support, developing policies and procedures, and securing program funding. Included are exercises and sample documents for recruitment.