Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentors
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Barry, Debra M., Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane. 2024. “Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentors: AEC800/WC461, 5/2024”. EDIS 2024 (3). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc461-2024.

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This second publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series is intended to serve as a resource for mentors who are seeking tips and support as they work with mentees in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentor and provides practical tips that can be applied in any setting. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.

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