The Start-to-Finish mentorship program is a joint effort between the Center for Graduate and Professional Services (GPS), the Graduate Student Congress (GSC), and The Graduate School as a multi-tiered intervention and support strategy for the UK community.
Program Strucure
These are one-to-one dyad matches that center graduate and professional students at the center. The first tier of the mentoring program includes graduate and professional students being paired with a faculty/staff member. The second tier of the program allows graduate and professional students to engage in mentorship by mentoring undergraduate students.
Program Objectives
- Connect students, faculty, and staff with university resources
- Trainings on how to be an effective mentor or mentee
- Match participants based on desired preferences
- Cultivate a sense community and belonging for all participants
