Human Resources has launched an online toolkit to support a culture of mentoring at UC Davis.

Developed by Human Resources’ Talent Management Center of Expertise, the toolkit is for individuals interested in self-starting a mentoring relationship. Topic areas include “Benefits of Mentoring,” “Types of Mentoring,” “Being a Mentee” and “Being a Mentor,” and “Finding/Choosing a Mentor.”

The new resource will be an integral part of a broad mentoring initiative due for launch in the coming year.

Staff has expressed a strong interest in mentorship opportunities, according to HR, citing data from engagement surveys, campus climate surveys and HR customer focus groups.

Decision UC Davis for transfer students

Hundreds of newly admitted transfer students are due on campus Friday (May 15) for Decision UC Davis, as the deadline nears for students to declare their intent to register.

The campus held Decision UC Davis last month for thousands of newly admitted freshmen. The transfer event is expected to draw about 800 people, including students, family members and friends.

Decision UC Davis for transfers is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration will be in The Pavilion at the ARC.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day

UC Davis will observe Global Accessibility Awareness Day next week with presentations, drop-in support and a workshop.

The program, presented by the Electronic Accessibility Committee and the Office of Campus Community Relations, will run from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Activities and Recreation Center. Everyone is invited.

According to a flier, the organizers aim “to build awareness and knowledge of digital (Web, software, mobile, etc.) accessibility and users with different disabilities.”

The flier notes UC’s commitment to providing electronic materials that are accessible to everyone, and adds: “If you work with students or instructors, maintain a website, or distribute materials, please join us to learn more about electronic accessibility and what you can do to reach everyone.”

The program includes “Accessibility Awareness” presentations from 10 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Drop-in support is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. “Stop by to get one-on-one help with creating accessible documents, learning about captioning or creating accessible websites.”

Instructors are invited to a workshop titled “Universal Design for Learning: Reaching Learners with Diverse Needs by Creating Flexible Courses, Activities and Assessments.” The workshop will run from 11:15 to 12:15 p.m.

People planning to attend are asked to register in advance via this online form. Pizza will be provided.

See the complete program here.

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