Research Partner Profile

University of Louisville

Principal Investigator
Ronald M. Atlas
Graduate Dean
Tel (502) 852-3957
r.atlas@louisville.edu

Co-Investigator
Richard W. Stremel
Associate Dean
Tel (502) 852-5381
r.stremel@louisville.edu

Participating Programs (10)
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science and Engineering
English, Rhetoric, and Composition
Experimental Psychology
Humanities
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physiology and Biophysics
Social Work

Abstract
The University of Louisville (UofL) proposes to test a number of interventions aimed at improving and augmenting the traditional role of faculty mentors. UofL also proposes to enhance its financial assistance program to provide the necessary assistance needed for students to complete doctoral degree programs.

Proposed Interventions

• Mentorship Training
• Proposed Director Annual Retreat
• Peer Mentorship
• Alumni Mentorship/Career Counseling
• Community Mentorship
• Early Mentorship
• Self-mentoring
• Late team mentoring
• Minority Scholarships
• Degree Completion Scholars
• Family Assistance Scholarships