Faculty TipSheets Professional Resources
How to be a Successful Mentee
Get the guidance, support, advocacy, and expertise you need
Being mentored as a student is very different from being mentored by a colleague, especially when that colleague may vote on your tenure or promotion. We want to forge the best relationship possible.
How to be a Successful Mentor
Create a successful mentoring relationship
As faculty, we now mentor students, junior peers, and even those who are in equal rank. Being a mentor is a great responsibility. It can take a lot of time and effort on your part to do it well.
Leading and Teaching with Compassion
Help your students feel supported
Compassion is understood to mean active sympathy or a willingness to bear the pain of others without becoming engulfed or overwhelmed with the pain or suffering.
How to be a Better Negotiator
Do not be afraid of negotiation
Negotiation is a problem-solving exercise. Before starting, ask yourself: What do I want? What do I think the other party wants? Do I or the other party have any leverage? What are the circumstances surrounding the negotiation?
Managing Your Digital Footprint
In today’s world, your digital footprint matters
Take time to consider what your digital footprint is currently and what you would like it to be.