Mentorship is crucial for professional growth, with many employees seeking tailored guidance, and a significant number are open to AI’s support for learning opportunities. While AI can streamline mentorship through adaptive learning platforms and administrative assistance, it cannot replace the essential human elements. In
A new book written by Caroline Fleck, PhD examines the skill of validation, including implications for mentoring relationships. The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring‘s Jean Rhodes shares the three key components highlighted by Fleck as well as reflects on specific ways that mentors can practice […]
In this latest piece from the Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring, Jean Rhodes examines recent studies and revelations around the impact of college students relying on chatbots and AI-powered tools. While some higher education institutions like Cal State are embracing ChatGPT on their campuses, […]
In this recent article written by Maria LaMonaca Wisdom, assistant vice provost for faculty advancement at Duke University, for the Chronicle of Higher Education, she explores the dated model of faculty-staff mentoring. She encourages faculty to move away from being the “Revered Mentor” or […]
Are there benefits to group mentoring versus one-on-one mentoring relationships? This recent post from the Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring shares how group mentoring, when managed well, can be a relationship-rich experience for participants. “…it can be a powerful strategy for advancing young people’s social […]
Mentorship isn’t just for the young professional. We all can benefit from guidance and advice from those those who have been there, personally and professionally, no matter where we are in our lives. In this piece for Forbes, Emily Rose outlines five simple yet […]
In this webinar recording, Wake Forest alumnus Ryan Smith (’13) shares tips on how to create a plan to upskill and be intentional about moving to the next step or role in your career trajectory. Ryan discusses the everchanging world of work and the core […]
In this recent article from the Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring, learn about a new 2025 meta-analysis that found significant positive correlations between belonging, academic outcomes, and mental health. This post offers up suggestions for mentoring programs based on the meta-analysis conclusions. “Their findings suggest […]
We know that Wake Forest students are eager to to take on new challenges and gain fresh experiences, including working with faculty on research projects. According to this article from Times Higher Education, “Undergraduate students are often new to the research process and frequently […]
In this latest post for her Psychology Today blog, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) explains why strong networks provide opportunities for professional advancement, feedback, and social support. She offers up four steps to build and diversify your network. “It can be tempting to fill these roles with the people […]