2008 SUMMER INSTITUTE ON YOUTH MENTORING

Portland State University
July 28- August 1, 2008

 
Portland State University is proud to present the 2008 Summer Institute on Youth Mentoring. The Summer Institute offers a truly distinctive educational opportunity for experienced mentoring professionals. Participants attend an intensive week-long seminar presenting the latest developments in theory and research on youth mentoring. Sessions are led by prominent, nationally recognized research fellows. The aim is a series of highly interactive discussions that provide an in-depth view of the research and examine its implications for program policies and practices. Sessions include ample time for participants to think critically and creatively about their own program issues and explore opportunities for innovation. The premise of the institute is that a sustained dialogue between experienced professionals and researchers stimulates research with relevance to the field and enhances its translation to practical application.

 
Ideal participants are those who have several years of experience in the field of youth development and are seeking an advanced level of professional development. They are experienced professionals who hold positions enabling them to influence the training and supervision of staff, the development of program models, and the implementation of service delivery changes based on the latest advances in the field.

 
Research fellows are selected to serve as Summer Institute seminar instructors on the basis of their expertise. Each fellow is a nationally recognized scholar who has made an important contribution to the literature on youth mentoring. As a general theme, the 2008 Summer Institute will explore issues of diversity in youth mentoring.

 
2008 Research Fellows

Jean B. Grossman, Princeton University and Public/Private Ventures

Michael Karcher, University of Texas-San Antonio

Laurie Powers, Portland State University

Bernadette Sanchez, DePaul University

Thomas Keller, Portland State University (Institute Director)

2008 Guest Speakers

Belle Liang, Boston College

Marcelo Diversi, Washington State University

As mentoring professionals, we wrestle with many important questions. How does mentoring influence youth development? Which program models are effective? How can strong relationships be fostered? Most importantly, how can mentoring continue to be improved? Thinking about how to improve your mentoring program takes time, concentration, and the right information. This intensive, week-long seminar encourages you to examine your program models, policies and procedures, and training materials—with consultation and support from nationally recognized mentoring researchers and a small group of advanced colleagues. Take advantage of this distinctive educational opportunity to focus on making your program stronger.

 
To learn more about the Summer Institute and to apply, please visit: http://www.youthmentoring.ssw.pdx.edu/