Faculty Mentoring at Xavier
Strengthening and Enriching New Efforts at Mentoring
Led by Dr. Shubha Kale-Ireland (Biology)
Monday, February 18, 2002 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Faculty Mentoring at Xavier
Strengthening and Enriching New Efforts at Mentoring
Led by Dr. Shubha Kale-Ireland (Biology Department)
Monday, March 18, 2002 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Seven Attributes of Successful New Faculty
Discover the Secrets of Effective New Professors
Led by Dr. Shubha Ireland (Biology), Dr. Elizabeth Rousselle (Languages, CAT), and Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT, Psychology)
Thursday, August 30, 2007 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

I-Cubed Panel Discussion
Learn how Xavier's NSF I-3 Program can support your course development and improvement efforts!
Led by Drs. Vaneshette Henderson (CAT) and Maryam Foroozesh (Chemistry)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Mentoring Students in STEM
Mentoring Students in STEM
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston
Friday, April 5, 2013 / Noon - 1:50 PM

How to Mentor Undergraduate Research Students
panel discussion
Led by Drs. Tiera Coston (CAT); Andrea Edwards (Computer Science), Thomas Huckaba (Biology), and Kathleen Morgan (Chemistry)
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 / 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Technology for Fostering the Mentor/Mentee Relationship
Guest presenter Sue Frantz returns to discuss tools that will facilitate a good mentor-mentee relationship between research professors and undergraduate research students.
Led by Sue Frantz (Highline College)
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Online Student Readiness and Mentoring
Join us virtually to discuss online student readiness and how we can use best practices in mentoring as well as some nifty online tools to help our students.
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston, Ms. Janice Florent, Dr. Karen Nichols
Thursday, March 12, 2015 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Growth and Fixed Mindsets in Mentoring: The Tale of the Help and the Hindrance
Learn the benefits of promoting a growth mindset and discouraging a fixed mindset in mentoring.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Improving Research Mentoring Relationships 0409
Improve student outcomes and research productivity through improved mentoring relationships
Led by Dr. Janet Branchaw, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Thursday, April 9, 2015 / 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Improving Research Mentoring Relationships 0410
Improve student outcomes and research productivity through improved mentoring relationships
Led by Dr. Janet Branchaw, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Friday, April 10, 2015 / Noon - 2:00 PM

Preparing Mentors and Advisors at Xavier (P-MAX)
Developing effective mentor-mentee relationships
Led by Various facilitators
Saturday, July 11, 2015 / 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Stereotype Threat and Mentoring
Come discuss the role our perceptions have in our mentoring relationships.
Led by Dr. Elliott Hammer
Thursday, September 10, 2015 / 12:15 PM - 01:05 AM

New Faculty Mentor/Mentee Breakfast
New faculty members can meet their mentors and enjoy breakfast on CAT+FD!
Led by Dr. Stassi DiMaggio (CAT+FD/Chemistry)
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 / 8:00 - 09:20 AM

Mentoring from the Mentee's Perspective
Come hear about mentoring at Xavier from the point of view of mentees at various stages of their undergraduate careers.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston (moderator)
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation (Pharmacy)
Pharmacy faculty will learn techniques for writing effective letters of recommendation for their students.
Led by Dr. Kristi Rapp (COP); Dr. Elizabeth Hammer (CAT+FD/Psychology)
Thursday, November 19, 2015 / 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Cultural Awareness in Mentoring
We are all cultural beings. Participants in this six-hour workshop will explore how cultural diversity influences research mentoring relationships and develop a culturally aware mentoring plan.
Led by Drs. Richard McGee and Veronica Womack (Northwestern University)
Saturday, January 16, 2016 / 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Collaborative Communication
Faculty mentors and advisors can learn about reflective practices for mentoring undergraduate mentees. Anyone interested in an effective reflective practice model is invited, even if they do not currently advise or mentor students. Also, lunch will b
Led by Dr. Laurel Willingham-McClain (Duquesne University) and Dr. Taimi Olsen (The University of Tennessee Knoxville)
Friday, February 12, 2016 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Mentoring from the Mentee's Perspective ( Humanities and Behavioral and Social Sciences)
Come hear about mentoring at Xavier from the point of view of mentees from the humanities and behavioral and social sciences at various stages of their undergraduate careers.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston (moderator); Humanities and Behavioral and Social Sciences students
Thursday, February 18, 2016 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

A Goal Without a Plan is a Wish: Aligning Goals and Expectations using an Individual Development Plan (IDP)
An Individual Development Plan (IDP) helps our students and mentees answer these two critical questions: 1) Where am I headed with my career? 2) How will I get there?
Led by Dr. Mitchell Feldman (University of California, San Francisco)
Monday, March 14, 2016 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Preparing Mentors and Advisors at Xavier (P-MAX)
Developing effective mentor-mentee relationships
Led by Various facilitators
Saturday, August 20, 2016 / 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Advising with the Online Catalog
Learn how to navigate the new catalog and how to use it to better advise and mentor your students
Led by Dr. Anil Kukreja (Dean's Office); Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville (Dean's Office); Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD); Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD); Dr. Jason Todd (CAT+FD)
Thursday, October 27, 2016 / 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Leveraging the Resources of NRMN and NRMNet
Learn about NRMN, register with NRMNet and hear other faculty members' experiences.
Led by Dr. Thomas Huckaba (Biology); Dr. KiTani Lemieux (Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences); Dr. Florastina Payton-Stewart (Chemistry); Dr. Tiera S. Coston (CAT+FD)
Monday, February 20, 2017 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Preparing Mentors and Advisors at Xavier (P-MAX)
Mentor Training
Led by Various facilitators
Saturday, July 22, 2017 / 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Contracts and Compacts: Tools For Facilitating Effective Communication and Expectation Setting in Mentoring
This is a P-MAX Event
Led by Dr. Florastina Payton-Stewart (Chemistry) and Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Mentor's Role in Shaping the Ethical Behavior of Mentees
This is a P-MAX Event
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Technology for Fostering the Mentor/Mentee Relationship
This is a P-MAX Event. Sue Frantz returns to discuss tools that will facilitate a good mentor-mentee relationship between research professors and undergraduate research students.
Led by Sue Frantz (Highline College)
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Mentoring Portfolio: Creating a Comprehensive Reflection of the Practice of Mentoring
This is a P-MAX Event.
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD) and Dr. Karen Nichols (CCSDE)
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 / Noon - 12:50 PM

New Faculty Brown Bag (EAB)
New faculty will be introduced to the Xavier's new advising system.
Led by Dr. Florastina Payton-Stewart (CHEM)
Thursday, March 15, 2018 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Mentees to Mentors: A Critical Transition for the Participants in Xavier's Post-baccalaureate Technician Program
This is a P-MAX Event.
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD; BUILD); BUILD Technicians (BUILD)
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Writing Your Mentoring Philosophy (Thursday)
Attendees will leave this workshop with a completed mentoring philosophy statement.
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD/PSYC)
Thursday, April 26, 2018 / 3:30 - 4:45 PM

Writing Your Mentoring Philosophy (Monday)
Attendees will leave this workshop with a completed mentoring philosophy statement.
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD/PSYC)
Monday, April 30, 2018 / Noon - 1:15 PM

Preparing Mentors and Advisors at Xavier (P-MAX)
Mentor Training
Led by Various facilitators
Saturday, July 14, 2018 / 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A Practical View of an Effective Mentoring Relationship
This is a P-MAX Event
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD) and Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Mentees to Mentors: BUILD Technicians Discuss Their Unique Needs
This is a P-MAX Event
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD) and BUILD Technicians
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 / Noon - 12:50 PM

EAB: New Users & Refresher
Are you a new faculty member or advisor? Did you miss our earlier EAB training? Or could you just use a refresher?
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Yost Hammer (CAT+FD); Dr. Jason Todd (CAT+FD/ENGL)
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 / 1:00 - 1:50 PM

Meet Your Village!
This mentoring event is being sponsored by NSF ADVANCE.
Led by Dr. Mehnaaz Ali (Chemistry)
Thursday, November 29, 2018 / 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Meet Your Village: Work/Life Integration
This mentoring event is being sponsored by NSF ADVANCE.
Led by Dr. Mehnaaz Ali (Chemistry); Ms. Erica Severan (ORSP)
Thursday, January 17, 2019 / 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Self-Affirmation as a Tool to Enhance Teaching and Mentoring
This is a P-MAX Event
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Meet Your Village: Developing a Personal Vision
This mentoring event is being sponsored by NSF ADVANCE.
Led by Dr. Mehnaaz Ali (Chemistry); Mr. Bart Everson (CAT+FD)
Thursday, February 21, 2019 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Part II: Self-Affirmation as a Tool to Enhance Teaching and Mentoring
This is a P-MAX Event
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Meet Your Village: Who Do You Need in Your Mentoring Network?
This mentoring event is being sponsored by NSF ADVANCE.
Led by Dr. Mehnaaz Ali (Chemistry); Ms. Erica Severan (ORSP)
Thursday, March 28, 2019 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

The Role of Mentors in Remediating Underprepared Students
This is a P-MAX Event
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Monday, April 15, 2019 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Preparing Mentors and Advisors at Xavier (P-MAX)
Mentor Training
Led by Various facilitators
Saturday, July 20, 2019 / 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Mentoring Philosophy: A Self-Reflective Tool for Effective Teaching
This is a P-MAX event.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston, CAT+FD
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Meet Your Village! Mentoring Network
Fighting burnout? Struggling with work-life balance? You're not alone!
Led by Dr. Tyra Gross (Public Health)
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Thriving (Not Just Surviving) In Graduate/Professional School
This is an M2M event.
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Thursday, October 10, 2019 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

P-MAX
Bringing mentors together
Thursday, October 10, 2019 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

P-MAX #2
Bringing mentors together
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 / Noon - 1:50 PM

Meet Your Village: Faculty Climate Survey on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Discussion (Thursday)
This is the first of two town halls at which Dr. Payton-Stewart will discuss in depth the results of the Faculty Climate Survey.
Led by Dr. Florastina Payton-Stewart (Chemistry, Associate Professor of Chemistry Faculty Administrative Fellow for Diversity and Inclusion)
Thursday, October 17, 2019 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Meet Your Village: Faculty Climate Survey on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Discussion (Monday)
This is the second of two town halls at which Dr. Payton-Stewart will discuss in depth the results of the Faculty Climate Survey.
Led by Dr. Florastina Payton-Stewart (Chemistry, Associate Professor of Chemistry Faculty Administrative Fellow for Diversity and Inclusion)
Monday, October 21, 2019 / Noon - 12:50 PM

P-MAX ONLINE - A Sneak Preview
This is a P-MAX event.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston, CAT+FD & Dr. Karen N. Nichols, CCSDE
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Understanding Intersectionality
This mentoring event is being sponsored by NSF ADVANCE.
Led by Dr. Mehnaaz Ali (Chemistry)
Monday, November 18, 2019 / Noon - 12:50 PM

She Wears Many Hats: Navigating Academia as a Black Woman
This is a Meet Your Village! session.
Led by Dr. Sharlene Sinegal-DeCuir (History)
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 / 3:30 - 4:30 PM

The National Academies Report on The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM: Implications for Mentoring at Xavier
This is a P-MAX event.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston, CAT+FD
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Mentoring in Challenging Times
This is a P-MAX event.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston, CAT+FD
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Reconnect with Your Village
Let's get together to share our successes and challenges of remote teaching.
Led by TBD
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 / 3:30 - 4:30 PM

The Benefits of Mentoring for Mentors
This is a P-MAX event.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston, CAT+FD
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Mentoring in Challenging Times (Repeat)
This is a P-MAX event. All are welcome to attend.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston, CAT+FD
Monday, April 20, 2020 / 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Preparing Mentors and Advisors at Xavier (P-MAX)
Mentorship Education Program
Led by Various facilitators
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 / 9:00 AM - noon

Mentoring for Resilience
This is a P-MAX event. All are welcome to attend.
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Thursday, September 10, 2020 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

IDPs and MMCs: Essential Tools for Mentee Success
This is a P-MAX event. All are welcome to attend.
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Thursday, October 8, 2020 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

A Supportive Space for Mentors
This is a P-MAX event. All are welcome to attend.
Led by Dr. Tiera Coston (CAT+FD)
Thursday, November 12, 2020 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Women Should not Mentor Women in Academia? The Struggle for Equity and Inclusion Continues
This is a P-MAX event.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston, CAT+FD
Thursday, January 28, 2021 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Meet Your Village: Calling Everyone in for 2021
This Meet Your Village session is sponsored by Xavier's ADVANCE grant.
Led by Dr. Mehnaaz Ali; Dr. Stassi DiMaggio; Dr. Florastina Payton-Stewart; Ms. Erica Severan-Webb
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 / 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Mentoring Portfolio - Creating a Comprehensive Reflection of the Practice of Mentoring
This is a P-MAX event. Please bring your mentoring philosophy if you have one.
Led by Dr. Tiera S. Coston, CAT+FD
Thursday, February 25, 2021 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Dr. Juliette Bell: My Remarkable Leadership Journey
This is an ADVANCE workshop.
Led by Dr. Juliette Bell (President Emeritus, U of Maryland Eastern Shore)
Monday, April 12, 2021 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Preparing Mentors and Advisors at Xavier (P-MAX)
Mentorship Education Program
Led by Various facilitators
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 / 9:00 AM - noon