Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentees
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mentoring
professional development
mentors
higher education

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Barry, Debra M., Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane. 2024. “Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentees: AEC801/WC462, 6/2024”. EDIS 2024 (3). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc462-2024.

Abstract

This third publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series focuses on the experience of the mentee. This article aims to serve as a resource for mentees who are seeking tips and support as they work with their mentors in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentee 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, June 2024.

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