The Mentoring Institute at UNM is pleased to announce its 15th Annual Mentoring Conference, Fostering Diverse Communities of Mentorship: Evidence-Based Practices for Reciprocal Growth. This five-day event will take place Monday, October 24th, 2022, through Friday, October 28th, 2022, tentatively (*) at the UNM Student Union Building in Albuquerque, NM, pending advisement from the University.
(*) In the event of a virtual conference due to COVID-19 restrictions, a one-year membership to the Mentoring Institute will be included in the conference registration.
About the Conference
We aim to host a broad constituency, including divisions of higher education, academic researchers, educators, community leaders, administrators, non-profit partners, government agencies, and other professionals.
Who Attends the Conference?
The 2021 Mentoring Conference attracted 400 mentoring researchers and practitioners. 83% of attendees were faculty, staff or students from higher education. The remaining 17% were professionals and practitioners from health care, government, non-profit, and business organizations.
Important Dates
| Call for Proposals Release | March 21, 2022 |
| Abstract Proposal Submission Deadline | May 22, 2022 |
| Accepted Proposal Notification | May 31, 2022 |
| Last Date to Register as Presenter and/or Peer-Reviewer | June 15, 2022 |
| Early Registration Deadline | June 15, 2022 |
| Paper Submission Due | June 30, 2022 |
| Peer-Review Process | July 1–30, 2022 |
| Peer-Reviewed Papers Returned | August 3, 2022 |
| Final Paper Submission Due | August 31, 2022 |
| Standard Registration Deadline | October 14, 2022 |
We invite faculty, staff, students of higher education, researchers, K-12 educators, community leaders, administrators, non-profit partners, government agencies, and other interested parties to join us in a rich mix of conversation, networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops with scholars and other professionals in the fields of mentoring, coaching, and leadership.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
| Standard Registration Deadline | October 14th |
| Early Registration Deadline | June 15th |
| Standard Registration | $600 |
| Early Registration | $500 |
| Presenter Registration | $500 |
| UNM Full-time Student Registration | $350 |
| Pre-conference Workshops (full day) | $600 |
| Post-conference Workshops (full day) | $600 |
Registration fees can be paid online using a VISA or MasterCard. Sorry, no checks or purchase orders.
Instructions
Click here to register for the conference. To submit an abstract, you must first create an account by clicking here. An account activation link will be sent to your email address with your login credentials.
Once you log in you can see all your features under the Conference tab.
Tuition Remission
UNM staff can also use tuition remission to cover the conference fees. Please download the form below and submit it here or scan the form and ID and send it to mentor@unm.edu. To complete your tuition remission, please be sure to include the following documents:
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Copy of Lobo ID
Refund Policy
If you require a refund of your conference registration fee, please note the following deadlines. To request a refund, contact mentor@unm.edu.
| Full Refund | Before July 15th |
| 50% Refund | Before August 15th |
| No Refund | After August 15th |
Conference Testimonials
“I am writing to express my comments regarding the conference. It was absolutely outstanding! This year was my first time attending, and I really learned a lot and was able to communicate with colleagues throughout the country. Every aspect of the conference was very professional, organized, thorough, and effective. [...] You provided a perfect conference, perfect organization, and perfect location! I really appreciated being able to interact with, communicate, and learn from professionals from different disciplines. Thank you!”
- Lisa D. Hobson, Prairie View A&M University
