This page provides practical strategies and resources to help you become a more effective mentor and introduces The Graduate College’s mentoring training initiative, GradMENTOR.
GradMENTOR
Mentoring, Engagement, Networking, Training, and Outreach for a Research Community
GradMENTOR is a peer-facilitated professional development program at TXST, designed to strengthen faculty mentoring of graduate students. It is built upon the Entering Mentoring curriculum developed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER).
GradMENTOR helps faculty enhance their mentoring skills across key competency areas.
GradMENTOR Workshops
Faculty can earn a mentoring certification by completing the GradMENTOR program, offered as either two four-hour workshops or one eight-hour workshop on the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. For more information, contact Dr. Clay Green, Associate Dean of The Graduate College.
Great mentoring isn’t just support — it’s a lasting legacy. When faculty are equipped with proven strategies for setting expectations, giving feedback, and addressing challenges proactively, they spend less time navigating misaligned goals. Our CIMER-based training equips faculty with strategies to build stronger professional relationships with their students.
Dr. Andrea Golato
Dean of The Graduate College
Faculty Success Trainings on Mentoring
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Ready For More?
Visit our Workshops for Graduate Advisors page to learn more about recruiting and guiding students, managing applicants, and tracking student progress.