This session, part of the Strategies for Effective Mentoring Relationships series, will offer ways for both mentors and mentees to engage in meaningful and impactful conversations. Participants will explore elements of effective communication, practice active listening, and provide constructive feedback.

Register for this event to get access to the virtual session.

Strategies for Effective Mentoring Relationships

This series of interactive virtual discussions will feature topics designed to foster pervasive cultures of effective mentorship that promote mentee growth and development. Participants will be exposed to evidence-based strategies for fostering successful mentored experiences and offer research-informed tactics that promote productive and mutually beneficial mentoring relationships. 

Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Ja'Wanda Grant, Chief Innovation Catalyst with JSG Innovation Labs. Dr. Grant is a trained facilitator with the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER). 

We strongly encourage participation in the entire series to build connections with other graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across campus to support your continued success.

• Introduction and Setting Common Ground: September 3, 2025
• Effective Communication: October 1, 2025
• Aligning Expectations: November 5, 2025