Mentoring principles are universal and apply to a variety of professional settings in and out of academia. This mentoring workshop series (CIMER: Entering Mentoring) will provide training in competencies and skills with effective mentoring (being mentors themselves). Graduate students and postdocs in all disciplines are welcome to participate. Students who will soon be or are currently mentoring undergraduate students are particularly encouraged to participate. Sessions will be based on case scenarios, evidence-based practices, and participants are expected to actively engage in discussions. Participants are expected to commit to attending all four sessions. Those who attend all four sessions and complete assignments will receive a placard of recognition.All sessions will be offered online, synchronously. Zoom links and workshop materials will be shared with registrants prior to each session.

April 5 - Session 1 - What is Mentoring? Maintaining Effective Communication

April 12  - Session 2 - Aligning Expectations, Assessing Understanding

April 19 - Session 3 - Addressing Equity and Inclusion, Fostering Independence

April 26 - Session 4 - Cultivating Ethical Behavior, Articulating a Mentoring Philosophy