Mentoring Programs

Quality mentorship is crucial to faculty success.  Faculty Affairs provides mentoring workshops for new faculty and postdocs as well as workshops to help faculty become more effective mentors for graduate students.

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Bridge Program

The Bridge Program is a mentoring program for new faculty to help them transition to the University of Arkansas. This program consists of two components: a six-session workshop series offered in Fall and Spring semesters, and recommended onboarding department-level protocol for new faculty with best practices using an innovative, team-based approach. Learn more.

Mentoring Graduate Students Workshop

This eight-session series offers an informative and interactive way for all faculty to improve mentoring skills, including suggestions on how to supervise, inspire, support, and professionally develop their graduate student mentees. Learn more.

Peer Mentoring Circles

Peer Mentoring Circles are created intentionally to support faculty at different stages of their careers. They provide a space for connection outside a faculty member’s home department and encourage cross-campus relationships. Each Circle is facilitated by a more seasoned colleague and meets once per month to learn from one another, share strategies for success, and discuss challenges in a supportive environment. Learn more.

Postdoctoral Professional Development Workshop Series

 Faculty Affairs, in partnership with the Division of Research and Innovation, offers a year-long workshop series for postdoctoral researchers and scholars.  The workshop  provides participants with overall career guidance, job search strategies, information about important resources, networking opportunities and more.  Learn more.