Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today

Learn. Grow. Share. Connect.

The Mentoring Matters program is designed to help AU staff and faculty expand their personal and professional skills and knowledge while building competencies that contribute to AU’s strategic and Inclusive Excellence goals.

The Mentoring Matters program creates opportunities to enrich professional experiences and the workplace culture.

Why join?

• Enhance Your Skills and Knowledge: Mentoring allows you to learn from others' experiences, giving you insights and strategies that have proven successful.
• Gain New Perspectives: Engage in a two-way learning process where both mentors and mentees benefit from fresh ideas and viewpoints.
• Expand Your Network: Build valuable connections across departments, fostering a stronger sense of community and collaboration within our university.
• Make a Difference: Give back by guiding your colleagues through their career paths, helping them make informed decisions and succeed.

Eligibility

To participate, you must be a full-time staff member who has successfully completed the probationary period, or a full-time faculty member.

Commitment

Mentoring pairs are expected to meet for at least one hour per month, either virtually or in-person, with the flexibility to schedule multiple sessions.

Become a mentor or mentee

We are excited to announce that the application period for the 2025-2026 Mentoring Cohort is now open! Join us to share knowledge, build connections, and support professisional growth across our organization. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity! The application deadline is September 19th, 2026.