Mentoring Training
All postdocs are mentees in some capacity and many act as mentors themselves. As such, postdoc training is a critical moment to develop and implement robust mentoring practices needed for a successful career in academia and beyond. In fact, academic institutions have been increasingly discussing the need for evidence of mentoring in promotion & tenure processes implying that mentoring will become one of the central tenets of academic success.
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is delighted to offer Postdoc Mentoring Training each year during the Spring Semester. Based on the Mentoring Up for Postdoctoral Trainees curriculum developed by the Center for Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research, this training program is designed to guide postdocs through some of the challenges and concerns that mentees and mentors encounter in mentoring relationships.
2023 Postdoc Mentoring Training
Program details
The program relies heavily on an active and engaged group learning community. As such, participants are expected to prepare, attend, and actively engage during sessions. Activities will range from case study discussions, self-reflection, reading, and discussing the tools you can use to build mentoring competencies. The program materials developed based on curricula and modules from the Center for Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research.
- 5 sessions | Each session is 90 min | Online via Zoom
- Starts February 17, 2023 | Friday at 12:00 PM | Every 2 weeks | Ends April 14, 2023
Schedule
- 02/17/2023 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Introduction to Mentoring Up
- 03/03/2023 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Aligning Expectations & Maintaining Effective Communication
- 03/17/2023 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Addressing Equity and Inclusion & Cultivating Ethical Behavior
- 03/31/2023 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Self-Efficacy & Achieving Independence
- 04/14/2023 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Seeking Professional Development & Work Life Integration
- Capstone | in your own time | Articulating your Mentoring Philosophy
Eligibility
All University of Kentucky postdoctoral scholars and fellows are eligible to participate. The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis.
2023 Postdoc Mentoring Training Application
The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. The application will close on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST.
2022 Postdoc Mentoring Training
The 2022 iteration of Postdoc Mentoring Training is over. Check back in Spring 2023 for the next iteration.
Program details
The program relies heavily on an active and engaged group learning community. As such, participants are expected to prepare, attend, and actively engage during sessions. Activities will range from case study discussions, self-reflection, reading, and discussing the tools you can use to build mentoring competencies. The program materials developed based on curricula and modules from the Center for Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research.
- 5 sessions | Each session is 90 min | Online via Zoom
- Starts February 28, 2022 | Mondays at 3:30 PM | Every 2 weeks | Ends April 25, 2022
Schedule
- 02/28/2022 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Introduction to Mentoring Up
- 03/14/2022 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Aligning Expectations & Maintaining Effective Communication
- 03/28/2022 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Addressing Equity and Inclusion & Cultivating Ethical Behavior
- 04/11/2022 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Self-Efficacy & Achieving Independence & Seeking Professional Development
- 04/25/2022 | 3:30-5:00 PM | Work Life Integration & Articulating your Mentoring Philosophy
Eligibility
All University of Kentucky postdoctoral scholars and fellows are eligible to participate. The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis.
2022 Postdoc Mentoring Training Application
The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. The application will close on Monday February 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.
2021 Postdoc Mentoring Training
The 2021 iteration of Postdoc Mentoring Training is over. Check back in Spring 2022 for the next iteration.
Program details
The program relies heavily on an active and engaged group learning community. As such, participants will be expected to actively engage during sessions. Activities will range from case study discussions, self-reflection, reading, and discussing the tools you can use to build mentoring competencies. The program uses a non-catalog course on Canvas to share materials and some prior preparation is expected for some of the sessions.
- 7 sessions | Each session is 1 hour | Online via Zoom
- Starts March 1st, 2021 | Mondays at 4:00 PM | Every 2 weeks | Ends May 24th, 2021
- Uses a non-catalog course on Canvas
Schedule
- 03/01/2021 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Introduction to Mentoring Up
- 03/15/2021 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Maintaining Effective Communication
- 03/29/2021 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Aligning Expectations
- 04/12/2021 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Addressing Equity and Inclusion
- 04/26/2021 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Building Research Self-Efficacy
- 05/10/2021 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Achieving Independence
- 05/24/2021 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Seeking Professional Development
Eligibility
All University of Kentucky postdoctoral scholars and fellows are eligible to participate. The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis.
2021 Postdoc Mentoring Training Application
The program can accommodate 20 participants and seats will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. The application will close on Monday February 22nd, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST.