Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education

As professors, you already play a crucial role in shaping future generations through your teaching, imparting knowledge and skills that lay the foundation for students' academic and professional success. By becoming a mentor, you can build on this impactful work, deepening your connection with students and guiding them beyond the classroom. Mentorship allows you to provide personalized support, address individual challenges, and inspire students in a more holistic manner, reinforcing the lessons learned in your courses while fostering their growth as confident, critical thinkers.

Mentorship offers a valuable opportunity to shape the next generation of scholars and professionals by guiding students through their academic journeys, helping them navigate challenges, fostering critical thinking, and building confidence in their abilities. This role also enhances your own professional development, as engaging with students brings fresh perspectives that can invigorate your teaching and research, while fostering a sense of community that promotes collaboration within the department. Ultimately, mentoring is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about inspiring and empowering students to reach their full potential, making it a rewarding role in our academic community.

Become a featured faculty member of THInC by expressing your intent to mentor and sharing your areas of research interest. While mentorship is not guaranteed or required, students will submit requests, and we will match them with our featured faculty mentors based on research fit. If a match occurs, we’ll reach out to discuss your interest and availability, with no commitment required.

Email herbinnovationcenter@utoledo.edu to become a mentor or if you have any questions.