Upcoming Events

September 21 - 27, 2025

Sep

The Land-Grant Difference: Translating Research and Teaching into Public Impact

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

This workshop invites faculty and staff to explore the land-grant mission and how their scholarship can drive meaningful community impact. Participants will examine practical strategies for aligning research and teaching with pressing societal needs. The session will emphasize building reciprocal relationships with community partners, centering public value in planning and execution, and creating outputs that reflect and support community-defined goals.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Sep

Mentoring Students with Intention

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long workshop, student mentors will learn about the importance of ground rules in mentoring students – establishing rapport, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Furthermore, participants will explore how to successfully engage in student mentorship through the lens of the GROW model, a structured approach that guides mentees from goal setting to actionable outcomes. The GROW framework highlights four key stages: identifying the mentee’s Goal, evaluating the current Reality of each goal, generating possible Options (and acknowledging Obstacles), and establishing the Will or Way forward. The session will review evidence-based practices rooted in the literature and incorporated into mentorship programs from around the country. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into applying the GROW model and forging professional relationships with student mentees both inside and outside the classroom.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

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