Institute on Teaching and Mentoring

What is the Institute on Teaching and Mentoring?

Each year SREB hosts the Institute on Teaching and Mentoring, a four-day conference that has become the largest gathering of minority doctoral scholars in the country. Now in its 15th year, the Institute gives the issue of faculty diversity a national focus and provides minority scholars with the strategies necessary to survive the rigors of graduate school, earn the doctoral degree and succeed as a member of the professoriate.

What is the purpose of the Institute?

The purpose of the Institute is to provide scholars with the skills necessary to succeed in graduate study and to prepare them for success as faculty members at colleges and universities. In addition, the Institute provides scholars and their faculty mentors with opportunities to share knowledge about research and academia, to meet other scholars and faculty from around the country, and to link to a larger community of scholars and faculty in various academic fields.

The Institute focuses on mentoring and teaching preparation, community insights and scholar networking. Workshops are scheduled to provide doctoral scholars with opportunities to share insights and tips in graduate work. Scholars can network with faculty representatives and other doctoral scholars to share information on teaching, mentoring, research and building a career in higher education.

When and where is the next Institute?

The 2008 Institute on Teaching and Mentoring will be held in Tampa, Florida, October 23-26, 2008, at the Tampa Waterside Marriott.

How do I register for the Institute?

Attendance is by invitation only to participating programs. You must have a login ID and password to register. Registration materials are mailed to participants in August.
 

For more information, e-mail instituteinfo@sreb.org.