UC Davis Group Mentoring Program

Advance your professional development goals at UC Davis with the support of a mentor and co-mentees

Our UC Davis community has consistently expressed interest in mentoring as a professional development tool.

This 6-month professional development experience, running June to December, pairs mentors with small groups of mentees made up of staff from across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. The program includes in-person and virtual sessions and a combination of large and small group mentoring activities. This program will encourage participants to network, learn more about the organization, explore their Gallup-Clifton Strengths, and pursue professional development, be it a new role or strategies for growth and greater fulfillment in your current role.

Program Goals 

  • Experience mentorship through large and small group events
  • Advance professional development goals with the support of a mentor and co-mentees
  • Make valuable connections with leaders and colleagues across UC Davis and UC Davis Health

2026 Program Timeline

The time commitment is approximately 30 hours of programming over six months which equates to just 2 hours per week. 

DateEvent
March 1Applications open for mentors and mentees
March 30Last day to submit applications
May 1Applicants will be notified of their status
May 19, 
9-12pm		Mentoring Partnership - Administrative Services West, Davis
Mentors - in-person attendance required
Catering provided
June 4, 
9-12pm		Opening Session + first small group mentoring meeting -The MIND Institute, Sacramento 
Mentors and Mentees' in-person attendance required
Catering provided
Parking Information - Parking Structure 7 is closest
July 16, 
9-12pm		Gallup CliftonStrengths Workshop -The MIND Institute, Sacramento 
Mentors and Mentees' in-person attendance required
Catering provided
Parking Information - Parking Structure 7 is closest
July 21, 
1:30-2:30pm		Virtual Mentor Check-In required for mentors
August 19, 
1:30-3:00pm		Virtual Topic Workshop #1
Mentors and Mentees' attendance required
September 23, 
10-11:30 am		Virtual Topic Workshop #2
Mentors and Mentees' attendance required
October 14, 
10-11:30 am		Virtual Topic Workshop #3
Mentors and Mentees' attendance required
December 10, 11am-2pmClosing Session -The MIND Institute, Sacramento
Mentors and Mentees' in-person attendance required
Catering provided
Parking Information - Parking Structure 7 is closest
June-December
 		Four additional small group mentoring meetings, dates and times to be determined by your mentor and small group participants

Program Resources

Program Curriculum

Mentor Resources

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Mentoring Toolkit

What is mentoring, and why is it important? Access Learning and Development's toolkit to deepen your knowledge on the topic.

Expectations and Eligibility for Application

All participants agree to (1) hold mentorship conversations confidential and (2) abide by the Principles of Community to “build and maintain a culture and climate based on mutual respect and caring” within the program.

Mentees

Eligibility

  •  Non-probationary staff at UC Davis or UC Davis Health with supervisor approval

Expectations

  • Attend all required program events
  • Participate in four small group mentoring meetings
  • Complete professional development activities 

Mentors

Eligibility

  • Career staff with at least one year of experience at UC Davis or UC Davis Health.
  • Experienced leader, manager, or professional with 5 or more years of experience. Supervisor approval.

Expectations

  • Attend mentor training
  • Attend all required program events
  • Schedule, prepare for, and facilitate five small group mentoring meetings using GMP curriculum provided

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Selection

  • Selection of participants is conducted by a review committee leveraging a consistent rubric to ensure equitable evaluation of all applicants.

  • It is recommended to review the rubrics before completing applications.

    Mentee Rubric

    Mentor Rubric 

Additional Mentoring Programs

Mentoring is important at UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

Learn more about other mentoring opportunities for employees across UC Davis and UC Davis Health.