Highlander Mentor Connection
Co-sponsored by UC Riverside's Human Resources, Staff Assembly, Leaders of Excellence and Distinction (LEAD) and Academic Management Professionals (AMP); the Highlander Mentor Connection (HMC) provides UCR staff with professional development through peer-to-peer mentorship. This program is open to all UCR staff, serving in the role of either a mentor or mentee.
2026 Winter Program
- Application Period:
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Friday, December 12, 2025 - Program Begins (Zoom):
Monday, January 26, 2026 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. - Program Closes (in-person):
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 11:30 AM - Information Sessions (Open to all staff interested in joining (HMC):
Programs
How to Apply
Once applications are received, the HMC executive committee will assign mentor-mentee pairs based on several criteria including professional experience, shared interests and goals.
For questions, please contact Highlander Mentor Connection Committee at hmc@ucr.edu