Mentoring and Advising Summit

Inclusive Excellence in Mentoring and Advising

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Revist the 2023 Mentoring and Advising Summit!

About the Mentoring and Advising Summit

The vision for the virtual summit is to explore how we can continue to build a strong culture of inclusion and belonging in our mentoring and advising work. As we strive to enhance and enrich Pitt’s educational offerings, it is increasingly important to embrace different ideas, critical perspectives, challenges, and lived experiences.

During the event, participants will be engaged with and learn about specific tools, techniques, theories, and concepts to support students as they chart goals, develop enduring networks of colleagues and mentors, and sustain their pursuit of success after graduation.  


Timely Topics at the Summit

  • Creating a sense of belonging and inclusion through mentoring and advising #inclusion 
  • Leveraging technology to improve advising policies and practices #technology 
  • Highlighting collaborative and holistic advising and mentoring approaches #collaboration
  • Building bridges towards student success for at-promise students #studentsuccess 
  • Developing strategies for student, postdoctoral fellow, staff and faculty well-being #wellbeing 

Who Should Participate? 

Any faculty member, staff member, administrator, graduate student, or researcher who advises, mentors or coaches undergraduate students, graduate/professional students, or postdoctoral fellows. 

Why Should You Participate? 

  • Network with colleagues who mentor, advise, and coach students.
  • Get up-to-date information on topics, trends, and successful strategies on campus and nationally.
  • Learn best practices that you can adapt for your program, students and postdoctoral fellows.
  • Explore technologies that facilitate informed, effective, and efficient mentoring.
  • Share your innovative solutions and strategies with colleagues