Senior Faculty Engagement
Individual Consultations & Mentoring for All Faculty
“Everybody’s Mentor” — Confidential, one-on-one support offered by Ferp (Faculty Early Retirement Program) Faculty Fellows — is here to help you navigate your academic journey. Whether you're new to campus or a seasoned faculty member, we’re here to support you with:
- Career Development and Planning
- Grant proposal guidance
- Understanding university systems, processes and policies
- RTP (Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion)
- Classroom strategies and teaching questions
- Interest in leadership and service positions
- Work-life balance
Meet Your Mentors
Lisa Kessler, DrPH, RD Emerita Faculty Associate to CAFERetired Interim Dean of Agriculture
To schedule a consultation, please email Lisa Kessler directly at lakessler@cpp.edu
Martin Sancho-Madriz, PhD Emeritus Faculty Fellow to CAFERetired Interim Dean of Agriculture, and former AVP of Faculty Affairs
For Dr. Sancho-Madriz's background and experience see his Faculty Website
To schedule a consultation, please email him directly at mfsancho@cpp.edu
Senior Faculty Engagement
The Legacy stage is frequently overlooked. However, as faculty approach retirement they often think about how they can complete their legacy at CPP and they have a wealth of wisdom and affection for the CPP community. The Finding Retirement Fulfillment Faculty Learning Community (FRF-FLC) provides a respectful, caring environment for faculty to reflect on plans and work on a project that reflects their collected affection for CPP and allows faculty time and space to accomplish these projects before and after retirement. The goal is to allow retired faculty to continue to be involved in campus life in meaningful and fulfilling ways.
Please contact lakessler@cpp.edu with suggestions, questions, and thoughts.
Pace Setters
For Faculty in the FERP (Faculty Early Retirement Program) and all retired faculty and staff: Join Pace Setters, the official organization of retired Cal Poly Pomona faculty and staff.