Effective Peer Support Groups: Peer Mentorship for Academic and Personal Success

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Reciprocal peer support and mentorship can be critical for doctoral students’ personal and academic success. Join us for an interactive session to explore and share the benefits of participating and running support groups for doctoral students across disciplines and institutions. In this session, through a mix of presentations and group discussions, panelists at different stages of their careers will provide suggestions and resources for finding, organizing, and leading peer support groups. By attending this session, doctoral students and faculty members will gain valuable insights into participating in and leading peer support groups that can foster a sense of community for mentorship and enhance students’ well-being within and beyond your department/institution.

Sub Unit

• Graduate Student Council

Chair

• Yixuan Wang, Gwinnett County Public Schools

Speakers

• Ali Yaylali, Eastern Kentucky University

• Shuang Fu, New York University

• Kelly Jay Smith, University of Arizona

• Sanjukta Sarkar, University of Arizona