The University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute hosts its second annual conference, themed “Making the Most of Mentoring in a World of Change,” November 16-18 on the UNM main campus. The intent of the conference is to provide a research-informed professional development opportunity during which attendees will share ideas in scholarly, practice-oriented sessions.
Keynote speaker is Dr. Lois Zachary, an internationally recognized expert in mentoring and leadership development, president of Leadership Development Services, LLC, a consulting firm located in Phoenix, Ariz. Her innovative work in mentoring and elevating the practice of mentoring excellence in organizations has brought her acclaim.
Zachary is author of The Mentor’s Guide (Jossey-Bass, 2000), a primary resource for organizations interested in promoting mentoring for leadership and learning. Her newest book, Creating a Mentoring Culture: The Organization’s Guide (Jossey-Bass, 2005), is a comprehensive resource with step-by-step guidance, practical advice and engaging stories.
The conference also features several other distinguished speakers, including: Dr. Joseph Pascarelli, president of the International Mentoring Association; Dr. Izzy Justice, president of EQ-Mentor, Inc.; Dr. William Gannon, VP of Research Ethics and Integrity at UNM, and Dr. Margaret Werner-Washburn, UNM professor and Presidential Awardee for Mentoring.
A pre-conference workshop, “Developing Effective Mentoring Programs,” is set for Monday, Nov. 16 in the Student Union Building rooms Acoma A&B. Additional plenary sessions, panels, round tables, and poster presentations addressing mentoring best practices related to this year’s theme are all part of the conference.
For more information visit: Mentoring Conference.
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