CATL Workshop: The Art (and Science) of Mentoring Undergraduate Students

The workshop begins at 12:15 p.m. on Sept. 27 in Belk Pavilion Room 208. 

Join colleagues for this workshop with guest speaker Brad Johnson. This practical workshop provides evidence-based rules of engagement for developing high-impact mentoring relationships with undergraduates in a range of contexts, from teaching and learning to advising and research.

Topics include the interpersonal qualities and behavior strategies of highly-effective “Master” mentors, techniques for forming effective mentorships, and key ethical obligations and considerations. There will be a strong focus on using mentorships to leverage inclusion and diversity with particular focus on gender and race. Cultural humility and egalitarian values in the context of mentoring relationships will also be emphasized. Participants will discuss key obstacles to mentoring and leave with several strategies for streamlining mentoring activities without reducing their efficacy.

Bio: W. Brad Johnson is a professor of psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy, and a faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. A clinical psychologist, Johnson is a mentoring expert specializing in developing strong mentoring cultures for organizations around the globe. Johnson is the author of numerous publications including 13 books, in the areas of mentoring, professional ethics, and leadership. His most recent books include: “Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women” (2016, with David Smith); and “On Being a Mentor: A Guide for Higher Education Faculty” (2nd ed.) (2015).

Please register online.