Mentor Benefits

The title of faculty associate is given to classroom teachers and administrators who are currently mentoring teacher candidates in early field experiences and student teaching.

Benefits include:

• Special University ID with designation as faculty associate
• Campus parking sticker at faculty rate
• Recognition at University-sponsored events
• Faculty Associate discount of 10% at the SUNY Cortland bookstore
• Access to the University library
• Use of Student Life Center and other fitness and recreation facilities at faculty rate
• Access to campus events such as plays, concerts. speakers and athletic contests at faculty rate
• Access to en-campus conferences at faculty rate

In addition. when mentoring a teacher candidate in an eight-week student teaching placement, the teacher may select either a $250 SUNY tuition waiver or a $200 cash stipend. Please note that these amounts are established by the State University of New York and not SUNY Cortland. We continue to work toward an increase.

• Distance learning opportunities
• Educational technology workshops
• Professional development opportunities
• Participation of University faculty in collaborative grant writing
• Access to University speakers for school programs
• Use of limited campus facilities for field trips and meetings
• Opportunities for elementary and secondary students to tour the SUNY Cortland campus
• Opportunities for your students to attend, at no cost, athletic events and talk with coaches and players, with attention given to NCAA guidelines regarding recruitment (prior permission required)
• Use of faculty associates as adjunct or visiting faculty at the University through application
• Professional collaborative dialogues between University faculty and faculty associates