The low minority representation in mentoring positions in science directly dictates the feeling of isolation that most minority students, postdoctoral fellows, and
junior faculty experience.
Not exact matches
In science, mentors can be other postdoctoral fellows, technicians,
junior faculty, or established investigators or professors — essentially anyone willing to share their knowledge,
experiences, and enthusiasm.
Dr. Rothman's mentoring
experience includes service as Program Director for an Institutional Training Grant (2005 - 2011) and direct mentoring for
junior faculty, MD and PhD post-doctoral fellows, masters degree and undergraduate students.
As an independent research organization, Gladstone has the flexibility to provide its graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with a unique training
experience and to support and mentor
junior faculty as they develop their independent research programs.
Joyce has a wide range of leadership
experiences that also include serving on a local BOE, representing IEA members at the building level and instructing as an adjunct
faculty member at Concordia University and Harper and Oakton
Junior colleges.
Academic Advisor — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit, train, direct, and review academic advisors and support staff ensuring effective operations Advise students in the selection of majors, minors, concentrations, and basic course load Utilize education and
experience to provide students with career and personal counseling Assist students in the initiation and completion of the transfer process Responsible for the completion and coordination of all relevant paperwork Provide support to all academic departments, chairpersons,
faculty, and
junior advisors Coordinate School of Business Convocation and Graduation ceremonies Organize and conduct academic tutorials, workshops, and
faculty presentations Design and implement Probation Program to address academic and social needs of at risk students Set academic goals, monitor progress, and provide steady encouragement and guidance Create and author departmental newsletters detailing important news and upcoming events Organize social events for students to build community and encourage healthy relationships Perform crisis intervention management for students facing personal challenges Study university literature to become an expert on all academic regulations and policies Oversee department budgets ensuring cost effective daily operations Build and strengthen professional relationships with colleagues, students, and community leaders Represent university with poise, integrity, and positivity