Mentorship is crucial for young professionals in higher education, fostering skill development and career growth. For professionals of color, culturally responsive mentorship addresses unique challenges. The 2020 "great exit" underscored the need for guidance beyond traditional roles. Drawing on Sylvia Ann Hewlett's work, the presenters will highlight the vital role of sponsorship in advancing careers and overcoming systemic barriers. Attendees will gain strategies for securing sponsorship and navigating workplace challenges through a dynamic discussion. 

Learning Outcomes 

1. Describe the principles of culturally responsive mentorship 

2. Apply culturally responsive mentorship and sponsorship to support new professionals of color 

3. Recognize the importance of sponsorship and its impact on career success

Continuing Education Credits

This session counts for 1.0 CSAEd-CORE credit 

NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

Guidelines for earning CE credit: 

No partial credit will be rewarded. 

Participants must also complete the feedback survey in the Online Learning Community.

1 Credit is available for attending the live session or viewing the on-demand recording. 

To receive CSAEd credit, attendees must complete the feedback survey that offers the certification in each session. Once you have attended all the live sessions or watched the on-demand sessions for which you would like to request credit, visit the Continuing Education (CE) website to fill out the Student Affairs Education Certification Request Form for all the sessions. All certificants must fill out one for the live session and a separate one for the on-demand sessions. Visit the Continued Education (CE) website to learn more regarding deadlines and receive your certificate of completion for the Virtual Conference.