SEAMUS

Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States

Mentor – Mentee Program

Abby Aresty, Vice President for Membership
Application Form

Purpose:

  • Foster connections between SEAMUS members at different stages in their careers and/or in different geographical locations.
  • Help make the SEAMUS conference application process more accessible to new members.
  • Support underrepresented community members by providing access to experienced mentors with knowledge of DEI issues; connect underrepresented mentors with underrepresented mentees where possible, if desired.

Target Audience

  • Mentors
    • Have been a SEAMUS member for at least one year
    • Have successfully presented a peer-reviewed piece or a  paper at a SEAMUS conference.
    • Have capacity to meet with mentee(s) on a regular basis; setting aside at least 45 minutes per week is strongly encouraged,
    • Commit to one training session to discuss program objectives and best practices.
    • May also elect to join occasional group meetings for mentors to support one another in this work.
  • Mentees
    • Must either be a current SEAMUS member OR intend to apply to present at the next SEAMUS conference
    • All potential mentees are welcome, but mentees  from underrepresented groups and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
    • Have capacity to meet with mentor on a regular basis.
    • Commit to one training session to discuss program objectives and best practices.
    • May also elect to join occasional group meetings for mentees to support one another in this work.

Tentative Program Structure and Timeline:

  • Mid-July: Send mentor and mentee applications (via google forms) to membership; recruit participants
  • August 20: Deadline for Mentee/Mentor Applications
  • August 25: Match mentors and mentees
  • Early-September: Group meeting(s) with mentors and mentees outlining program goals and best practices for cultivating positive mentor/mentee relationships.
  • September through SEAMUS conference submission date: meetings with mentors/mentees. Optional monthly group meetings with mentors and mentees to offer additional support.
  • After submission deadline: survey participants to gather feedback for next program iteration.
  • Depending on timing/conference structure: encourage group (or individual) lunch or coffee at conference with mentors and mentees wherever possible.