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KU Mentoring+
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The mentoring networks at KU provide a forum for individuals to share their knowledge and life experiences with other Jayhawks.
KU Mentoring+ is coordinated by KU Alumni in partnership with the School of Business, School of Engineering, School & Architecture & Design, and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
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What is KU Mentoring+?
KU Mentoring was launched in 2018 and since that time over 16,500 Jayhawks have joined the community.
Register today to join the online networking platform that connects students and alumni of all ages for career advice and advancement.
What is KU Mentoring+
KU Mentoring was launched in 2018 and since that time over 16,500 Jayhawks have joined the community.
Register today to join the online networking platform that connects students and alumni of all ages for career advice and advancement.
Who can use KU Mentoring+
KU Mentoring+ is open to students, alumni, faculty and staff, and friends of the University of Kansas. Professionals who are looking for opportunities to connect with KU and provide assistance to Jayhawks are also welcome.
Non-alumni mentors are welcome. If there is a known connection to the University of Kansas, requests to join will be approved.
If there is not a known or visible connection, non-alumni mentors will be contacted for more information.
We accept mentors from all career and experience levels. Our program includes mentors in the local Lawrence/Kansas City area, across the region, and around the world. We welcome e-mentoring over email, phone, video chat, text message, or social media.
KU Mentoring+ Groups
While mentoring is the bedrock of the platform, users also network, look for jobs, join groups, post and answer discussion questions and learn about professional development opportunities.
Check out our groups
and find a community of Jayhawks like you. You’ll need to create an account and log in to view the groups. Once you’re logged in, choose “Groups” and then “All Groups” to see all the options. If you are interested in volunteering for these groups,
check out our Volunteer
page
All Jayhawks are invited to participate in groups.
Jayhawks in Government
Jayhawks in Higher Education
Jayhawks in Journalism & Media
Jayhawks in Movies, TV & Music
Jayhawks in Nonprofit
Jayhawks in Performing & Fine Arts
Jayhawks in Professional Selling
Jayhawks in Sport
Jayhawks in Tech
Jewish Jayhawks
KU Alumni Volunteers
KU Black Alumni Network
KU Edwards IMC Graduate Program Alumni
KU Staff Senate Mentor Program
KU Student Senate
KU Women Engineers Network
Latino & Hispanic KU Community
MPA Network for MPA Students & Alumni
Occupational Therapy Networking Group
SELF Program Fellows and Alumni
University Honors Program
KU Mentoring+ Groups
KU Mentoring+ Groups
Get Connected
Mentorship Types
Groups
Career Centers
Alumni on LinkedIn
Job Shadowing
Long-Term Mentoring
Long-term mentoring programs are available for those who want to be matched with professionals with similar interests. The program is structured and consists of goals and milestones that have to be reached during a period of time.
KU Connect
KU Connect, also known as “flash mentoring” is a collection of alumni and professionals in the mentoring platform. Students can select the KU Connect tab to connect with individuals with relevant interests and experience.
This program allows mentors and mentees to meet for a one-time, 30-minute session via email or in person to discuss specific career and/or industry topics.
Groups
Groups are spaces within KU Mentoring+ where individuals can discuss topics of interest either by industry, organization or affiliation. A group can be run by an administrator who is not a KU Alumni staff member, but who has a vested interest in making the group successful by posting content or actively engaging students and alumni within the group.
What you need to set up a group:
Name of group
Two photos (avatar photo and background photo)
A brief description of the group
Name(s) of group administrators
The group administrator should have a profile in the platform so they can be linked to the group. A representative from KU Alumni will also be in an administrative role to monitor activity. Students and alumni are welcome to be group administrators.
Group administrators will approve new group members, keep the discussion board flowing and on topic, and help recruit new members to the group.
School of Business
School of Engineering
School of Journalism &
Mass Communications
University Career Center
Have a LinkedIn ® profile? Join these official groups for alumni of the University of Kansas, and use them to network with other Jayhawks. Request to join these groups for KU alumni:
KU Alumni-University of Kansas
KU School of Business
Alumni
KU School of Engineering Alumni
KU School of Law Alumni
KU School of Pharmacy Alumni
Black Alumni Network
KU School of Architecture,
Design & Planning Alumni
KU College of Liberal Arts
& Sciences Alumni
KU School of Journalism Alumni
Job Shadowing
There are over 1,100 alumni on the KU Mentoring+ platform who have chosen “Job Shadowing” as a help topic. Read the PDF below for more information on how to find a job shadowing opportunity, plus tips on how to prepare.
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Resources
Discussions
Discussion threads are available to registered users in the KU Mentoring+ platform. Questions can be posted by any member of the platform; however, questions may or may not be approved at the discretion of the platform’s administrator.
The discussion section is a great place to ask general questions. Recent examples include questions about a specific industry or employer, as well as general questions about how to interact with potential employers at a career fair.
Discussion Threads
Discussion Threads
Develop your Skills
Under the resources section of the KU Mentoring+ platform, users can find mentoring guides and other resources. The mentoring guides section includes documents to assist mentors, such as a mentorship worksheet, goals worksheets, and a mentor handbook.
The resources section contains helpful articles about setting goals and making the most of your mentorship.
To access the KU Mentoring+ resources, visit
mentoring.ku.edu
and click “Join Our Community.” Complete your online profile and then click on “Resources” at the top of the page.
Resources
Resources
Get Involved
It’s easy! Simply go to
mentoring.ku.edu
. Click the “Join Our Community” button and complete the online profile.
For questions about KU Mentoring+ or the Jayhawk Career Network, contact Howard Graham at
howardgraham@kualumni.org
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Howard Graham
Senior Director of Career and Professional Development
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