As a part of an academic career, there is an expectation of mentorship. Good mentorship is one of the most influential factors in one’s career. However, there is often very little training for mentors to understand what good mentoring is and how to mentor effectively.
This training program will give mentors the basic skills to be an effective mentor. This workshop is for those who are currently mentors who would like to improve their mentoring effectiveness.
Part 1 ∙ Tuesday, January 20, 2027 ∙ 9:00am-12:00pm ∙ Zoom
- Introduction to (Career) Mentoring
- Setting Ground Rules and Commitments
- Building Trust in a Mentoring Relationship
- Facilitating Team Mentoring
- Using Coaching Skills in Mentoring
Part 2 ∙ Tuesday, January 27, 2027 ∙ 9:00am-12:00pm ∙ Zoom
- What You Bring to the Table as a Mentor
- Giving Difficult Feedback in the Context of Mentoring
- Ethical Considerations in Mentoring
- Life Cycle of Mentoring
Mentoring in the Academic Culture
