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
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Do you find it challenging to create evaluation surveys? Have you tried using Qualtrics and found it overwhelming and not sure where to begin? The UF/IFAS Program Development and Evaluation Center (PDEC) has launched two video series covering ... READ MORE
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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
Established in 1972, the Program Development and Evaluation Center’s (PDEC) mission is to add value to UF/IFAS Extension through improved program development and evaluation processes and the enhancement of professional competencies based on ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
It’s every UF/IFAS faculty member’s favorite time of the year! The weather is cooler, holiday decorations are going up, you’re planning family get-togethers…and crunching data for annual reports. Annual reporting is a seasonal ritual ... READ MORE
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