Advance your professional development goals at UC Davis with the support of a mentor and co-mentees
Our UC Davis community has consistently expressed interest in mentoring as a professional development tool.
This 3-month professional development experience, running July to October 2024, pairs mentors with small groups of mentees made up of staff from across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. The 2024 program includes in-person and virtual sessions and a combination of large and small group mentoring activities. This year’s program will encourage participants to network, learn more about the organization, explore their Gallup-Clifton Strengths, and pursue professional development, be it a new position or strategies for growth and greater fulfillment in their current role.
Program Goals
- Experience mentorship through large and small group events
- Advance professional development goals with the support of a mentor and co-mentees
- Make valuable connections with leaders and colleagues across UC Davis and UC Davis Health
Timeline
The time commitment is approximately 12 hours of programming over three months. Please note that the 2024 large group meeting sessions, in bold below, are in-person and required.
| May 17 | Last day to submit applications |
| June 28 | Applicants will be notified of their application status |
| July 16 | Mentor Training (required) - Facilities Support and Services Building 2030, Sacramento |
| July 23 | Opening Session + first small group mentoring meeting -The Alumni Center, Davis |
| September 3 | Mentor Check-in (required) |
| September 4 | Gallup CliftonStrengths Workshop |
| October 17 | Closing Session + last small group mentoring meeting - North Addition 1001, Sacramento |
| July 16 - October 17 | Plus three additional small group mentoring meetings, dates and times to be determined by your mentor and small group participants |
Mentoring Toolkit
What is mentoring, and why is it important? Access Learning and Development's toolkit to deepen your knowledge on the topic.
Expectations and Eligibility
All participants agree to (1) hold mentorship conversations confidential and (2) abide by the Principles of Community to “build and maintain a culture and climate based on mutual respect and caring” within the program.
Mentees
Eligibility: Non-probationary staff at UC Davis or UC Davis Health.
- Attend the three large group events
- Participate in five small group mentoring meetings
- Complete professional development activities
Mentors
Eligibility: Career staff with at least one year of experience at UC Davis or UC Davis Health. Experienced leader, manager, or professional.
- Attend Mentor Training, the three large group events, and mentor check-in
- Schedule, prepare for, and facilitate five small group mentoring meetings (suggested curriculum provided)
Apply
Applications for the 2024 Group Mentoring Program will be accepted April 22nd - May 17. For questions, email our program lead, Will Peters, at wpeters@ucdavis.edu.
Additional Mentoring Programs
Mentoring is important at UC Davis and UC Davis Health.
Learn more about other mentoring opportunities for employees across UC Davis and UC Davis Health.