The Art and Science of Mentoring: The Art of Awareness

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Integrating evidence-based mentoring case studies with insights from the “helping professions” of counseling and coaching, this in-person series synthesizes the art of relational attunement with the science of structured, evidence-based mentoring. Faculty participants will strengthen their ability to mentor with empathy, clarity, and confidence, building relationships that foster growth, inclusion, and resilience. 

The session will run from 10:00am–12:00pm, with lunch provided. An optional discussion will continue until 1:00pm. 

Session 1: The Art of Awareness
Cultivating understanding of self and other as a precursor to effective mentoring.

• Deepen awareness of how your identity, experiences, values and beliefs influence your mentoring
• Deepen awareness of who your mentee is and what they need to thrive
• Deepen awareness of the context in which your mentor, encompassing things within and beyond your control

Each of the four sessions in this series will be co-led by Maria Wisdom, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement, and Yan Li, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.