Mentoring

Developing a Mentorship Program in Higher Education Institutions

Jonathan M. Orsini, Matthew P. Benge, and Hannah S. Carter

UF/IFAS Extension Mentoring Roles and Responsibilities

Amy Harder

Using Mentoring as a Part of Professional Development

Alexa Lamm and Amy Harder

Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #1: Supporting Cooperating Teachers

Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry

This initial article in the Best Practices for Mentoring series provides SBAE cooperating teachers with a basic understanding of their role as cooperating teachers and mentors, as well as introduces the three major areas of focus for these best practices. Written by Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication; 4 pp.

Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentors

Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane

This second publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series is intended to serve as a resource for mentors who are seeking tips and support as they work with mentees in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentor and provides practical tips that can be applied in any setting. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.

Defining and Performing the Functions of Extension Mentors

Amy Harder and Savanna Turner

This new 3-page document provides UF/IFAS Extension faculty serving as formal mentors with information about the three primary functions of a mentor and guidance on how to perform those functions using a mentor calendar. Written by Amy Harder and Savanna Turner and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.

Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #4: Role Modeling

Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry

This fourth publication of the Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring series focuses on role modeling. Role modeling is achieved by the cooperating teacher positively modeling all aspects of teaching. This can be accomplished through demonstrating teaching methods, explaining classroom management techniques, and modeling effective communication. Through observation, the student teacher decides what and how they will implement or not implement as an educator in their own classroom. Written by Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication; 3 pp.

Understanding the Risk of Homelessness for Emerging Adult Foster Care Youth

Francesca Michelini, Randall Cantrell, and Kate Fogarty

This publication discusses foster care in the United States, risk of experiencing homelessness among foster care youth, and possible interventions. Written by Francesca Michelini, Randall Cantrell, and Kate Fogarty, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2022.

Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #3: Professional Support

Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry

This publication series serves to guide cooperating teachers and those who support cooperating teachers in becoming effective mentors. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication will break down the major areas of professional support and provide real-world examples of how cooperating teachers can implement them during the internship. Written by Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry.

Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #2: Social Support

Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry

Social support is most often considered the care of the student teacher’s problems. This publication will break down the major areas of social support and provide real-world examples of how to implement them during the internship. Written by Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication; 3 pp.

The Extension Mentor’s Discussion and Action Guide

Karlibeth Leitheiser and Matt Benge

Mentorship is a dynamic, developmental relationship between a mentor and a mentee (Kram, 1983). When the mentoring relationship is first established, it can be difficult to set norms and expectations for both parties. Mentor relationships should be established early in the mentee’s career, and the mentor relationship can benefit both the mentor and the mentee by providing a space for collaboration, learning, and support (Ragins, 1997). This publication provides a detailed discussion and action guide to help Extension mentors form and build their relationship with their mentee.

Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentees

Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane

This third publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series focuses on the experience of the mentee. This article aims to serve as a resource for mentees who are seeking tips and support as they work with their mentors in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentee and provides practical tips that can be applied in any setting. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2024.