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Alumni Mentor Program
The College of Doctoral Studies(CDS) is committed to developing doctoral leaders who conduct research as a foundation for creative action to influence policy and guide diverse organizations through effective decision-making. To this end, the college will leverage the strengths of the revised dissertation process and new faculty structure to minimize the challenges faced by students during their doctoral journey. By adding an additional support layer through an Alumni Mentor program, CDS students will have an experienced and proven advocate who has successfully navigated the doctoral journey and is now using their achievement to positively impact their organizations and community.
How to Register to be a Mentor or Mentee
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If CDS alumni want to volunteer to be a mentor for a CDS student, you can reach out to Nicole Deal at Nicole.Deal@爱污传媒.edu.
Current CDS students can submit a request to have a mentor assigned by going to .听 Select Doctoral Support, QRM/QRF option, please fill out all required information , and in the request box include the following:
- Alumni mentor request听
- Your program
- Your Time zone
- Any specific considerations听
After the form is submitted you will hear back from the college within 72 business hours.
Testimonials from Mentors and Mentees
鈥淚 think it鈥檚 important that we as mentors have gone through what the students are going through now鈥e have these examples of success that are worth noting and noticing.听 It鈥檚 not only that we as mentors have done it, but it鈥檚 also about what we have been able to achieve since finishing our doctoral journey.鈥 - Dr. Miquel (Mike) Alimbau-Comas (Mentor)
鈥淚鈥檝e been a mentor from the beginning of the program.听 I wish I鈥檇 had a mentor when I was earning my doctorate.听 During my first few classes, I kept thinking about quitting because it was so frustrating.听 If I would have had somebody that I could have talked to, someone to listen to me, or encourage me and offer direction, it would have made a big difference.鈥 - Dr. Pamayla Darbyshire (Mentor)
鈥淚 have competing priorities, and I wanted another set of checks and balances, someone to hold me accountable and help me stay on the right track with things鈥鈥檒l be able to find out what they鈥檝e done with their research after earning their doctorate, how their doctorate has played into their field of work, how they can expand on things, and what additional steps they might take (opportunities and possibilities for the future).鈥 - Dr. Jessica Sylvester (Former Mentee)
鈥淥ur chairs are there to help with writing, alignment, and mechanics of the dissertation, but our mentors are there to provide empathy, advice, and support. It鈥檚 a different relationship, and it鈥檚 meant to be that way. There鈥檚 value in a different perspective.鈥 - Dr. Jill Van Allen (Former Mentee)
Watch: Alumni Mentor Program
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- : Track all your skills that you鈥檝e earned from your skills-mapped coursework, work and life experience.
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- : Discover open positions that are actively seeking to hire.
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Creating a life-long connection with our students, alumni, staff, and faculty is important to our college, our university, and our commitment to the success of all members of our community. As a college, we have implemented and leveraged different opportunities, programs, and social media platforms to cultivate a sense of connection, belonging, and pride.
Students and alumni can connect with other CDS students, alumni, or faculty by joining our social media groups or connect via our Alumni Mentor Program. Additionally, our Research Hub is also a great tool for students and alumni by providing you with research resources along with workshops offered by the college and our Research Enterprise.