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Introduction to Mentoring: A Guide for Mentors and Mentees
Getting Started
A comprehensive guide from the American Psychological Association covering the fundamentals of mentoring relationships, roles, and expectations.
Building Relationships: A Guide for New Mentors
Getting Started
A practical guide from Education Northwest providing tools and ideas for new mentors working with young people, including 10 simple rules for being a successful mentor.
How to Start a High-Impact Mentoring Program
Getting Started
An e-book from the Society of American Military Engineers covering mentor training, best practices, and program structure.
Building Trust in Mentoring Relationships
Getting Started
Strategies for building trust in mentoring relationships in higher education contexts, with practical examples from experienced mentors.
Active Listening Techniques: Best Practices for Leaders
Communication Skills
The Center for Creative Leadership's guide to 6 active listening skills that turn casual conversations into coaching opportunities.
The Art of Active Listening
Communication Skills
Berkeley Executive Education's deep dive on active listening as a strategic leadership skill, with techniques to build trust and reduce conflict.
Active Listening - StatPearls (NIH)
Communication Skills
A peer-reviewed reference from the National Institutes of Health covering the fundamentals of active listening, deliberate practice, and professional interaction.
Active Listening: The Most Important Skill for Effective Mentoring
Communication Skills
Mentorloop's practical guide to active listening techniques for mentors, including how to fully concentrate, understand, and respond.
Voices on Mentoring: Building Trust and Rapport
Communication Skills
Dr. Denise Cruz reflects on the importance of building trust and rapport in mentoring relationships in this short video.
Engaging State Policymakers to Support College Student Mental Health
Mental Health & Wellbeing
A toolkit from the American Council on Education addressing the growing mental health challenges among college students and strategies for support.
NAMI College Guide to Mental Health
Mental Health & Wellbeing
The National Alliance on Mental Illness guide for students and educators, with resources, practices, and collaboration strategies for mental health and wellness.
Supporting Your College Student Through Mental Health Challenges
Mental Health & Wellbeing
A guide from Forefront Suicide Prevention providing resources to help parents and families of students struggling with mental health.
Peer Mentoring Shows Promise in Easing Student Depression
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Evidence-Based Mentoring's research summary on how mentoring programs integrating basic mental health support can alleviate student depression.
A Parent's Guide to College Student Mental Health
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Deconstructing Stigma's comprehensive guide on how to stay connected with college students, offer support, and encourage mental health help-seeking.
The Role of Mentorship in a Successful College Transition
Academic Support
OneGoal's article on how mentorship helps students overcome the academic, social, and emotional challenges of transitioning to college.
Empowering Freshmen Through Mentorship
Academic Support
An article demonstrating how structured, well-implemented mentor programs mitigate freshmen's academic and social struggles while fostering community.
The Benefits of a College Mentor
Academic Support
Berry University's article on how students with strong mentoring relationships adjust more easily to college, stay enrolled, and achieve higher grades.
The College Freshman Guidebook: Navigating the Path to Success
Academic Support
Essential tips and advice every freshman needs to maximize their potential and make the most of their college years.
How To Create Meaningful Mentoring Experiences for College Students
Academic Support
A video talk on how mentoring conversations and experiences can change the arc of a college student's career, going beyond just sharing stories.
Career Mentoring for College Students: Building Career-Ready Graduates
Career Guidance
Qooper's guide on how structured career mentoring programs bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional success.
The Importance of Mentorship in Career Development
Career Guidance
A peer-reviewed article from the NIH on how mentoring provides career guidance, advice, coaching, and ongoing partnership in career development.
How to Be a Great Mentor: Professional Development Series
Career Guidance
Wayne State Graduate School's professional development video series on preparing students for successful careers and mentorship.
Career Exploration Guide
Career Guidance
Marquette University Career Center's guide to discovering relevant information about yourself and the world of work to make informed career decisions.
The College Student's Guide to Career Planning
Career Guidance
Texas State Career Services' comprehensive guide to deciding what type of job you want, determining the skills needed, and how to obtain them.
Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
Policies & Procedures
MENTOR's foundational guide with evidence-based standards and best practices for mentoring programs, covering all phases of the mentoring relationship.
Best Practices: Mentoring (OPM)
Policies & Procedures
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management's handbook of best practices in mentoring, covering needs assessment, program design, and evaluation.
Generic Mentoring Program Policy and Procedure Manual
Policies & Procedures
A comprehensive policy and procedure manual from Education Northwest, including sample policies, mentor application guidance, and program management templates.
Guide to Best Practices in Faculty Mentoring
Policies & Procedures
Columbia University's guide for schools and departments developing new mentoring programs, with an overview of structures and best practices.
Skills for Successful Mentoring
Getting Started
A concise guide covering core mentoring skills including active listening, building trust, and effective communication. Produced by the University of Delaware Lerner College.