About the Mentor Program
The higher education sector in Australia and Aotearoa has been shaped by various changes and policy developments over recent years. This has created a need for decision-makers and leaders representing the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities to adapt to new teaching and research environments, policy settings, funding regimes and take broader interdisciplinary approaches.
DASSH is committed to supporting our members to continue to effectively lead and advocate for the disciplines comprising the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. In 2026 our Mentor Program is designed to foster inter-disciplinary and cross-institutional relationships with an aim to develop leadership capacities.
The DASSH Mentoring Program creates opportunities where leaders can support and learn from one another. Our intention is to match Mentors and Mentees together to support a mutually valuable experience that addresses key expectations, goals and motivations of both.
Key Dates
Mentors
- DASSH Mentor applications have closed for 2026.
Mentees
- DASSH Mentee applications are now open!
- Apply here
- Applications close on Friday 27 February 2026.
Key dates
- Mentor applications have closed for 2026.
- Mentee applications are open until Friday 27 February.
- Mentors and Mentees paired in March 2026.
- Mentoring program runs March – December.
Who is this for?
The Mentor Program takes place March to December 2026. We recommend that mentors and mentees meet for a minimum of four one-hour sessions over that period.
Our Mentors are experienced leaders who occupy senior positions including Pro-Vice Chancellors, Executive Deans and Deans.
Mentors provide guidance and professional development in specific focus areas to mentees who are upcoming leaders in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities across Australia and Aotearoa.
Mentees may be Deputy or Associate Deans, Heads of School, Discipline Leads, early or mid-career researchers. If you are interested in participating, please get in touch!