Tide Together Faculty Mentor Application

    The Tide Together Graduate Mentor Program is a dynamic academic support initiative designed to empower traditionally underrepresented graduate students at The University of Alabama. Through a collaborative team-mentoring model, the program connects students with both faculty mentors and peer graduate mentors to foster personal growth, academic excellence, and career development.

    As a peer mentor, you will support students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, such as first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, those from economically disadvantaged communities, and others who have encountered significant life challenges. Tide Together recognizes the importance of these varied perspectives and strives to cultivate an inclusive, affirming environment where students can thrive throughout their graduate journey and beyond.

    Faculty Mentee Criteria:

    • Currently hold a faculty position at The University of Alabama
    • Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment for all graduate students
    • Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
    • Interest in guiding graduate students in their academic, professional, and personal development

    Faculty Mentee Expectations:

    • Meet one-on-one with your assigned graduate mentee(s) at least once per month
    • Provide guidance and support tailored to the mentee’s academic, professional, and personal development
    • Maintain confidentiality and uphold a respectful, encouraging mentoring relationship
    • Complete brief check-ins or feedback forms to confirm participation and help assess the effectiveness of the mentoring program

    Faculty mentors who fulfill these expectations will receive a $200 compensation at the conclusion of the program.

    As a faculty mentor, you help cultivate a dynamic and inclusive community that supports graduate student success. Your mentorship contributes to the development of future leaders in academia, industry, and beyond, while reinforcing a culture of engagement, equity, and academic excellence.

    Tide Together Mentee Application

    Please complete the following questionnaire to help us understand your goals and availability for the mentorship program.

    Have you previously served as a Tide Together mentor? 
    Have you previously served as a Tide Together mentor? 
    Please confirm that you can meet with the assigned mentee at least once each month during the academic year. 
    Please confirm that you can meet with the assigned mentee at least once each month during the academic year. 

    Thank you for your interest in serving as a faculty mentor. While completing this form does not ensure selection, your responses will help us assess your fit for the Tide Together mentoring team and plan accordingly.