Mentoring
Research shows that effective faculty–graduate student mentoring relationships can significantly influence the academic and career paths of both mentors and mentees. To support and strengthen these impactful connections, the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) offers theoretically grounded, evidence-based, and culturally responsive mentorship training for Purdue faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students.
Mentoring Resources
Explore mentoring resources for Purdue faculty, staff, and graduate students—including handbooks, development plans, evaluation tools, and best practices for effective mentoring.
Mentoring Awards
Each year, Purdue honors outstanding mentors—faculty, postdocs, and graduate students—who make a lasting impact through research, teaching, and community engagement. Nominate a mentor who inspires and leads.
Mentoring and Reporting
One of the most important parts of the graduate student experience is the mentoring they receive from their major professor, as well as the numerous other individuals that can positively impact them. Purdue University wants every graduate student to have a rich and meaningful graduate experience. For that to happen, students need effective mentors. This page provides Purdue University’s guidelines for graduate student mentoring and advising.
Mentoring Events
Advance your mentoring skills at Purdue through expert-led workshops, panels, and networking events designed for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students.
Healthy Relationships | 9/11/2025 @ 9:30- 10:30AM | Register Now
Increase your understanding of what healthy relationships look like, from friends to partners to family to roommates, and how to reflect on your own role within these dynamics.
Coffee & Conversation with Vice Provost Oliver | 9/16/2025 @ 9:00 – 10:00AM | Register Now
Come sip, chat, and connect! Join Vice Provost Oliver for an informal Coffee Hour where curiosity is encouraged and all topics are welcome. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and engage in meaningful conversation—all while enjoying a cozy beverage. Limited to 15 participants per session for a relaxed and personal experience—reserve your spot today!
Enhancing Conflict Competence for Graduate Assistants | 9/30/2025 @ 11:30AM – 12:30PM | Register Now
Conflict is inevitable wherever people interact. Graduate assistants often face conflicts, whether among Research Assistants, between Teaching Assistants and students, or with supervisors. Managing conflict productively and respectfully is a crucial skill.
Healthy Relationships | 10/20/2025 @ 5:30 – 6:30PM | Register Now
Increase your understanding of what healthy relationships look like, from friends to partners to family to roommates, and how to reflect on your own role within these dynamics.
Coffee & Conversation with Vice Provost Oliver | 10/23/2025 @ 9:00 – 10:00AM | Register Now
Come sip, chat, and connect! Join Vice Provost Oliver for an informal Coffee Hour where curiosity is encouraged and all topics are welcome. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and engage in meaningful conversation—all while enjoying a cozy beverage. Limited to 15 participants per session for a relaxed and personal experience—reserve your spot today!
Mentoring Dialogs | 10/29/2025 @ 1:30 – 2:30PM | Register Now
Mentoring discussions are intended to help graduate students strengthen their mentoring relationships with their major professors and other mentors in their academic career.
Contact Information
Professional Development Office
Physical/ Mailing Address:
Earnest C. Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-21147
Email Address: profdev@purdue.edu
Phone Number: (765) 494-2600