Preparing Mentors and Advisors at Xavier (P-MAX)
P-MAX is a program that is designed to provide participating faculty with the knowledge and skills needed to mentor and advise undergraduate students, especially those engaged in research. Ultimately, the goal of P-MAX is to assist faculty in developing effective relationships with their mentees. Topics for discussion and exchange of ideas include:
- communication
- setting goals and expectations
- cultural competence
- strategies for identifying and resolving challenges
- mentor roles and responsibilities
- structure and dynamics of the mentoring relationship
- strategies for facilitating mentoring
- cases to reflect on and put learning into practice
- Led by: Various facilitators
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2015
- Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Mellon Seminar Room, Library, Room 532B
- Sponsor: BUILD; CAT
- More info: http://xulacat.wikispaces.com/build
To register: Please RSVP to ocrum@xula.edu
Tags: mentoring, STEM, advising, research, NRMN
Format: discussion
Event ID: 01356