An important, and sometimes overlooked, function of a mentor is providing psychosocial support to your mentee. Psychosocial support means providing your mentee with the social and emotional resources they need to overcome obstacles and challenges. ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development
Starting Out Mentors are seasoned professionals in their field and have a unique opportunity to serve as role models for new employees. By sharing your expertise, experiences, and guidance, you can shape the next generation of professionals ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development
Mentors wear a lot of “hats” when performing their duties; friend, role model, guide, and more. One of the most important forms of support a mentor can provide is advice on their mentee’s career advancement. New Extension agents will have ... READ MORE
Category: , Professional Development
Congratulations on starting your new job! Most organizations assign a mentor or ask you to find a mentor. Once you have your mentor, you may ask yourself, “now what”? Your mentor should reach out to you to introduce themself and schedule ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS ExtensionI’ve agreed to be a mentor… now what do I do? Building a new relationship with a recently assigned mentee can sometimes be difficult. It is important to provide your mentee with a strong mentor and the resources they need to help them progress ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Noemi Soto never thought of pursuing a degree in entomology and nematology. In fact, she was once fearful of insects entirely. However, through an internship and class field trip, Soto was introduced to the world of insects, confirming her ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Today’s graduating student spotlight is Benjamin Gelber! Benjamin is a graduating with his Master of Science degree is currently applying and interviewing for jobs. Before earning his master's degree, Benjamin also earned his bachelor's degree ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
By Teresa Suits, agricultural education and communication master’s student (BS ’17) As we honor our fathers during the month of June, the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) would like to thank the many ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life