Defining and Performing the Functions of Extension Mentors
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Keywords

Mentor Relationship
Psychosocial Support
Career Development
Role Modeling

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How to Cite

Harder, Amy, and Savanna Turner. 2021. “Defining and Performing the Functions of Extension Mentors: WC401/AEC740, 11/2021”. EDIS 2021 (6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc401-2021.

Abstract

This new 3-page document provides UF/IFAS Extension faculty serving as formal mentors with information about the three primary functions of a mentor and guidance on how to perform those functions using a mentor calendar. Written by Amy Harder and Savanna Turner and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc401

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc401-2021
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References

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