Learning Partnerships
Bailey Scholars (students and faculty alike) are encouraged to form learning partnerships with other scholars. Learning partnerships are supportive, reflective relationships designed to inspire, stimulate, and promote personal growth and learning. Learning partnerships are collaborative, based on mutual respect and trust, and as such, they differ significantly from “mentor--mentee” relationships based upon differences in power and knowledge.
Learning partners may be helpful in developing vision statements, refining learning plans, planning learning experiences, identifying co-curricular opportunities, or developing special academic opportunities. They may also assist in reaching personal goals.
Learner partnerships may form between student/faculty, faculty/faculty, or student/student. They may consist of two or more individuals who come together to support of one another’s learning journeys. Specific details associated with the learning partnership (length of time, type of support, responsibilities) vary to meet individual needs and interests.
Bailey Scholars are responsible for seeking out learning partners when needed and for responding to requests to be learning partners when possible. Because making the connection with others who share your interests can be difficult, we’ve organized a special section of the Bailey web page to list scholars’ interests. The Director or Academic Learning Coordinator may also help make an introduction or suggest a possible connection as well.