Inclusive Excellence in Mentoring and Advising
Revisit the 2022 Summit
Presentations from the event are available to view on the 2022 Summit Session Recordings page and the Lightning Talks page.
About the 2022 Summit
We are pleased to have welcomed 967 attendees representing 141 institutions and organizations from five countries on three continents to the fifth annual Mentoring and Advising Summit.
The vision for this virtual summit was 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 engaged with and learned 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 in This Year’s 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 for student success #studentsuccess
- Developing strategies for student, staff and faculty well-being #wellbeing
Agenda Overview
View the detailed agenda and speaker bios
| 9-10 a.m. | Opening Keynote Fireside chat with Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd and Laurie A. Schreiner, Professor and Chair of the Department of Higher Education at Azusa Pacific University |
| 10:10-11:10 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions I |
| 11:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Plenary Dr. Rachel Kallem Whitman, Professor and Author |
| 12:30-1:20 p.m. | Lunch and Asynchronous Lightning Talk Sessions |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions II |
| 2:40-3:40 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions III |
| 3:50-4:30 p.m. | Closing Plenary Pathways to Success: Pitt Student Advising and Mentoring Stories |
Session Spotlights
Opening Keynote (9-10 a.m.)
Welcome and introduction: Joseph McCarthy, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
Fireside chat: Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd and Dr. Laurie Schreiner, Professor and Chair of the Department of Higher Education at Azusa Pacific University
In this session, we will discuss student thriving, a holistic view of student success. Advisors and mentors play a vital role in helping all our students thrive in college by addressing factors related to their intellectual, interpersonal, and psychological well-being. Provost Cudd will talk with Dr. Laurie Schreiner, an expert on the subject.
Plenary Session (11:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)
Dr. Rachel Kallem Whitman, Professor and Author
Introduction by April Belback, Director of Advising and Mentoring
Closing Plenary (3:50-4:30 p.m.)
Pathways to Success: Pitt Student Advising and Mentoring Stories
Moderated by Julia Spears, Associate Vice Provost for Academic innovation
Panelists:
- Jenna Barbour – Dual major in Neuroscience and Sociology
- Cameron Chase – Environmental Studies major
- Ruby DeMaio – Chemical Engineering major
Who Should Participate?
Any faculty member, staff member, administrator, graduate student, or researcher who advises, mentors or coaches undergraduate or graduate students.
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 and students.
- Explore technologies that facilitate informed, effective, and efficient mentoring.
- Share your innovative solutions and strategies with colleagues.