The University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute presents a conference, "Fostering a Mentoring Culture in the 21st Century,” on Wednesday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Oct. 24, beginning at 11 a.m. in the UNM Student Union Building. The conference focuses on bringing better practices and research to higher education, while presenting professional development opportunities to researchers and professionals involved in mentoring in higher education.
Photo: Nora Dominguez, director, Mentoring Institute
The aim of the conference will be to create a collaborative environment, said Nora Domínguez, director of the Mentoring Institute. “There are 136 mentoring programs at UNM. We provide a more collaborative environment where we can share experiences and practices,” she said.
W. Brad Johnson, associate professor of psychology at the United States Naval Academy, is the keynote speaker. He has written more than 80 articles and book chapters and authored nine books in the areas of ethical behavior, mentor relationships and counseling including: “Write to the Top: How to be a Prolific Academic,” “On Being a Mentor: A Guide for Higher Education Faculty” and “The Elements of Mentoring.”
Registration fees, which include three lunches, are set at $200 for faculty, staff and professionals and $150 for full-time college and graduate students. To register, visit http://mentor.unm.edu/conference.html. For a complete schedule of events visit http://mentor.unm.edu/general_agenda.html.
Story by Jazmen Bradford
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu