Take care of yourself. Enjoy your personal life. Explore the campus, community, and regional events and attractions. Check out the concert series, athletic events, Recreation Center, theatrical performances, parks, festivals, etc.

• Football and basketball schedule: http://siusalukis.collegesports.com/
• Shryock schedule: http://www.siu.edu/~shryock/

The relationships established through the mentoring process have the capacity to endure. The challenge for new faculty is to discover mentors who meet their professional needs and recognize the value of the mentoring process. Both mentors and new faculty can benefit from the collective synergy that results from professional partnerships. The following strategies are designed to assist new faculty in building professional relationships with mentors in their respective disciplines.

Suggestions

• Discover outlets for research, scholarly, and creative activities
• Become involved in professional organizations
• Network at professional meetings