Throughout the academic year, the UCSB Faculty Mentoring Program offers a wide variety of community-building and professional-development events, including:
- a new faculty orientation and mentor/convenor trainings at the beginning of the academic year
- luncheons, social hours, and professional development workshops throughout the academic year
- a reception at the end-of-the year
We strongly encourage new faculty, and when applicable, convenors and mentors, to attend these events.
Mentoring Program Events
Date | Workshop | Location |
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Spring 2025 | ||
Friday, May 30th 12:00-1:30 PM |
Mentor Recruitment Luncheon | University Center (UCen) - State Street Room |
Fall 2025 | ||
Friday, Sept. 19 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Mentor and Convenor Training | The Club at the Pavilion |
Friday, Sept. 19 1:00 PM-4:15 PM |
Faculty Orientation | Mosher Alumni House - Alumni Hall |
Friday, Sept. 19 4:30 PM |
Reception for New Faculty, Mentors, and Convenors at Mellichamp Terrace | Mosher Alumni House - Mellichamp Terrace |
Friday, Oct. 3 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
Assistant Professor Luncheon | University Center (UCen) - Flying A Studios Room |
Friday, Oct. 10 1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
2nd Convenor Training | Zoom |
Friday, Oct. 17 1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Professional Development Series: “Reclaiming Time and Setting Priorities during the First Year on the Tenure Track” |
Zoom |
Friday, Oct. 31 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
Luncheon Theme | Mosher Alumni House - Living Room |
Friday, Nov. 14 2:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Social Hour | Mosher Alumni House - Alumni Hall |
Winter 2026 | ||
Friday, Jan. 16 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
Assistant Professor Lunch | TBD |
Friday, Jan. 30 12:00 PM-2:00 PM |
Professional Development Workshop: “Bio-Bib Workshop with AVC Dana Mastro” |
University Center (UCen) - State Street Room |
Friday, Feb. 13 2:00 PM-3:30 PM |
Social Hour | TBD |
Friday, Feb. 27 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
Theme Lunch | TBD |
Spring 2026 | ||
Friday, Apr. 10 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
Assistant Professor Luncheon | TBD |
Friday, Apr. 24 12:00 PM-1:30 PM |
Theme Lunch | TBD |
Friday, May 8 1:00 PM-2:30 PM |
Professional Development Workshop: “Leading Graduate Seminars for your First Time” |
Zoom |
Friday, May 29 3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
End-of-the-Year Reception | TBD |