Become a Mentor

Staff and Faculty

Trained in mentorship tactics, our faculty and staff mentors develop mentoring styles that meld the personal and professional. Once paired with student(s), mentors connect with mentees, flexing their skills in empathy, communication and leadership.  

mentor and mentee laughing

Mentors help students to:

  • Confidently transition into the UBalt community 
  • Maximize use of campus resources  
  • Develop their sense of belonging at UBalt and build purposeful networks tailored to their goals and interests 

Benefits of being a UBalt Connects mentor:

  • Help students reach their potential
  • Building rapport with and gain insight into the UBalt student body 
  • Improve interpersonal, leadership, and listening skills
  • Fulfill community service commitment that could aid professional development 
  • Make connections with fellow UBalt colleagues  

Mentor time commitment:   

  • Faculty and staff volunteers are matched with one (or more) UBalt student(s) for the academic year.
  • Volunteers are expected to meet (in-person or virtually) with their mentee at least 2-3 times per semester or as agreed upon.

Click here to register as a UBalt Connects mentor!

Questions? Contact ubconnects@ubalt.edu for more information.