Research Mentor Training: CIMER @ UWL
A page within Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning (CATL)
UWL is proud to be offering CIMER (Center for Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research) training to instructors serving as undergraduate or graduate research mentors and wishing to further develop skills needed to serve in this mentoring role. This training is sponsored by the Provost Office, CATL, Graduate and Extended Learning, and Research and Sponsored Programs.
The training includes two levels and each take 4 hours to complete. Level 1 is a training that focuses on maintaining effective communication, aligning expectations, reflecting on diversity, and establishing a practice of inclusion with mentoring relationships. Level 2 is a training that expands on the material from Level 1 and promoting the professional development of mentees.
Both trainings are in-person and discussion based. They focus on learning content and then applying that content to selected case studies and experiences of participants. The overall goal is to help solve mentoring dilemmas with the help of peers.
This training is offered at UWL in partnership between the Provost Office, CATL, Graduate and Extended Learning, and Research and Sponsored Programs.. Funding for this pilot year is provided by the Universities of Wisconsin Next Generation High-Impact Practices (HIPs) Planning Grant. There is no guarantee that funding will be available for stipends in future years.
Dates
Level 1 training – Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 8:30am-12:30pm (coffee/tea and breakfast refreshments provided)
Level 2 training – Friday, August 22, 2025 8:30am-12:30pm (coffee/tea and breakfast refreshments provided)
Goals of the Training
- Learn about other mentors in the group to begin building a learning community
- Design and communicate clear goals for the research project and mentee
- Define how to clearly communicate expectations for the mentoring relationship
- Develop a strategy for guiding professional development
- Connect with CATL, GEL, and ORSP supports to assist with research mentoring efforts
Eligibility & Stipend
Although welcome, no background or prior experience with the mentoring student researchers is required.
- Eligibility: Tenure-track and IAS faculty with at least 50% FTE during the 25/26 Academic Year and serving in a research mentoring role (current or future) are invited to apply.
- Stipend: A $250 stipend will be awarded in recognition of successful completion of both Level 1 and Level 2 training, plus delivery of final materials.
- Badge: A badge will be awarded when both Level 1 and Level 2 CIMER trainings are completed and a wrap-up survey is completed.
Notes:
- You can apply to attend just Level 1 but both levels are required to receive the stipend and badge. Please select on your application if you are only intending to complete Level 1; priority will be given to applicants interested in Level 1 and Level 2.
- Funding for this pilot year is provided by the Universities of Wisconsin Next Generation High-Impact Practices (HIPs) Planning Grant. There is no guarantee that funding will be available for stipends in future years.
- Enrollment is capped at 24 participants.
Selection Criteria
- Acknowledge and agree to the schedule and workload
- Articulation of ideas related to transferring course materials or activities between modalities
- Expressed motivation to make changes
- Desire to work collaboratively at teaching improvement with colleagues across campus
Applications are due 12/15/24 and participants will be notified of selection on 12/18/24.
These instructors completed CIMER...
- Jeannette Armstrong, IPSE
- Jeremy Arney, POL
- Nick Bakken, SOC
- Polly Berra, HP
- Dan Bretl, MIC
- Hanni Cowley, HP
- Rig Das, CS
- Anita Davelos, BIO
- Ward Dobbs, HP
- Kate Evans, RMRT
- Rebekah Fowler, ENG
- Naghmeh Gheidi, HP
- Kelly Gorres, CHM
- Pat Grabowski, HP
- Robin Grote, CHM
- Arthur Grupe II, BIO
- Joe Hurley, CHM
- Dany Jacob, GCL
- Tom Kernozek, HP
- Kristina La Plant, POL
- Lisa Lenarz, ART
- Megan Litster, HP
- Adriene Loh, CHM
- Tesia Marshik, PSY
- John May, CHM
- Brandon McCauley, HP
- Kimberly Morris, GCL
- Shane Murphy, HP
- Alex O'Brien, PSY
- Astrid Lorena Ochoa Campo, GCL
- Melina Packer, RGS
- Elizabeth Peacock, ANT
- Jacklyn Reed, CST
- Drew Rutherford, HP
- Steni Sackiriyas, HP
- Adam Schneider, BIO
- Paul Schweigert, MIC
- Jessica Schweigert, PSY
- Sujat Sen, CHM
- Amy Taebel, HP
- Jordyn Weiks, HP
- Angela Weiler, HP
CIMER trained instructors directory
Jeannette Armstrong Director - IPSE | Institute of Professional Studies of Education
2025
Jeremy Arney Assistant Professor | Political Science & Public Administration
2025
Nicholas Bakken Professor | Sociology & Criminal Justice
2025
Polly Berra Clinical Assistant Professor | Health Professions
2025
Daniel Bretl Assistant Professor | Microbiology
2025
Hanni Cowley Clinical Associate Professor | Health Professions
2025
Rig Das Assistant Professor | Computer Science & Computer Engineering
2025
Anita Davelos Associate Professor | Biology
2025
Ward Dobbs Assistant Professor | Health Professions
2025
Kate Evans Professor | Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy
2025
Rebekah Fowler Associate Professor | English
2025
Naghmeh Gheidi Associate Professor | Health Professions
2025
Kelly Gorres Professor | Chemistry & Biochemistry
2025
Patrick Grabowski Professor | Health Professions
2025
Robin Grote Associate Professor | Chemistry & Biochemistry
2025
Arthur Grupe Ii Assistant Professor | Biology
2025
Joe Hurley Assistant Professor | Chemistry & Biochemistry
2025
Dany Jacob Assistant Professor | Global Cultures & Languages
2025
Thomas Kernozek Professor | Health Professions
2025
Kristina Laplant Assistant Professor | Political Science & Public Administration
2025
Lisa Lenarz Associate Professor | Art
2025
Megan Litster Associate Professor | Health Professions
2025
Adrienne Loh Professor | McNair Program
2025
Tesia Marshik Professor | Psychology
2025
John May Associate Professor | Chemistry & Biochemistry
2025
Brandon Mccauley Clinical Assistant Professor | Health Professions
2025
Kimberly Morris Associate Professor | Global Cultures & Languages
2025
Shane Murphy Assistant Professor | Health Professions
2025
Alexander O'Brien Associate Professor | Psychology
2025
Astrid Lorena Ochoa Campo Assistant Professor | Global Cultures & Languages
2025
Melina Packer Assistant Professor | Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies
2025
Elizabeth Peacock Associate Professor | Archaeology & Anthropology
2025
Jackie Reed Teaching Assistant Professor | Communication Studies
2025
Drew Rutherford Laboratory Supervisor | Health Professions
2025
Steni Sackiriyas Assistant Professor | Health Professions
2025
Adam Schneider Assistant Professor | Biology
2025
Paul Schweiger Associate Professor | Microbiology
2025
Jessica Schweigert Assistant Professor | Psychology
2025
Sujat Sen Associate Professor | Chemistry & Biochemistry
2025
Amy Taebel Clinical Associate Professor | Health Professions
2025
Jordyn Weiks Clinical Education Coordinator | Health Professions
2025
Angela Weiler Clinical Assistant Professor | Health Professions
2025