In serving as a mentor, I will provide knowledge and support to help mentees develop skills to assist their career path and overcome obstacles. I know that personal and professional growth will be provided to both me and my mentee. I understand that as a mentor I will be providing guidance in a safe space.
To facilitate a safe space, as a mentor I will:
Let my mentee know that things discussed about their job/research will be confidential .(Required)
Let my mentee share feelings and perspectives without making them explain every detail.(Required)
Listen from a place of curiosity(Required)
Ask questions and be humble(Required)
Let mentee know that if I do not know the answer for something, I will look into it and get back to them or point them in the right direction to find additional information(Required)
If I am not sure if I should discuss a topic with my mentee I will ask first (i.e., discussions of race, gender, etc.).(Required)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) requires its funding recipients to comply with Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs. The NSF's enforcement focuses specifically on preventing harassment in federally funded research and education environments.
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