Videos and Podcasts
Videos
Mentor Overview Video
This video is a general overview of the UGA Mentor Program for mentors. It is designed to help mentors gain a general understanding of what it means to be a mentor, and how the UGA Mentor Program functions.
UGA Mentor + Black History Month
Watch this powerful story to witness the power of mentorship from the lens of our Black students and mentors. #BlackHistoryMonth #mentorshipmatters
UGA Black Alumni Scholarship Student | Gee Egberi
Gee Egberi’s scholarship gave her a mentor and model for successfully putting knowledge to work. Now, she’s determined to earn a Ph.D. and an M.D. to help end women’s health inequalities.
Briana and Kim's Mentorship Story
This video highlights the mentoring relationship between Briana (student) and Kim (alumni mentor); it perfectly illustrates what mentorship is all about.
Creating a UGA Mentee Profile
Watch this brief video to learn how you can create a UGA Mentee profile at mentor.uga.edu.
Requesting a UGA Mentor
Want to gain insight on the UGA Mentor Program mentorship platform functions? Watch this brief video to learn how students can request a mentor based on their unique identities and interests.
Accessing UGA Mentor Program Resources
Watch this brief video to discover the wealth of mentoring resources we have developed to help you maximize your mentoring relationships. Visit https://mentor.uga.edu/programs/ugamentor/resources/documents to find the resources.
Navigating UGA Mentor Program Features
Watch this brief video to learn about all of the UGA Mentor Program features.
Accepting a UGA Mentor Request
This brief video shows how a UGA Mentor accepts a student's mentor request via the UGA Mentor Program platform.
The Fundamentals of Mentoring Relationships
Simon Sinek shares why gratitude and repayment are so important in building mentoring relationships.
Mentors: Through Research, in Practice, and on Reality TV
Kimberly A. Griffin, an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, speaks about some common pitfalls with mentoring and how to avoid them.
The Science of Mentorship - Shawn Blanchard
Through Shawn's heart felt experience and research he has found kernals of truth that define mentorship and displays the application of his findings. From this engaging talk and diagrams you will walk away with the what, why, when, and how the Science of Mentorship works.
Why Leadership and Mentorship Does Not Need to Fail Us
In his latest book, Good People (April 2017, Portfolio Penguin) and research initiative, New York Times Best-selling author and entrepreneur turned venture capitalist (founder of ZEFER, co-founder of MiniLuxe, founder of Cue Ball Capital), Anthony Tjan looks at why so many of us are indifferent in the workplace and how the traditional view of leadership need and mentorship fails us – but does not need to.
Mentorship in STEM for Social Change
Amy hopes to use her research and platform to promote mentoring initiatives and broadly increase diversity in STEM.
Requesting a Quick Chat
Check out this video to see how you can request a Quick Chat (formerly called Informational Interview) with a UGA Mentor!
Podcasts
How to Be a Great Mentor
Fred Schmalz talks to Kellogg faculty members Diane Brink and Carter Cast about how to find and develop trusted sources of career advice.
Real Talk: A UGA Mentor Program Podcast
Has the transition to UGA felt overwhelming? Are you not sure how to get involved or what to get involved in on campus? Should you enter the workforce or go to graduate school? These are all questions you may need help answering. We’ll help you have real conversations with experienced UGA Bulldogs who have been in your shoes in order to help you explore answers to your questions.The UGA Mentor Program presents Real Talk, a podcast series featuring authentic conversations between UGA students and mentors on topics that are pressing to students around work, life, school and career. Listen to the types of conversations that you could have in a UGA Mentor Program mentorship here. Real talk for real dawgs.