CSHA Mentorship Program

Meaningful connections can shape the future of a profession. CSHA’s Mentorship Program brings students and experienced SLPs and Audiologists together to share knowledge, gain valuable insights, and build relationships that support professional growth. Ready to make a change for your future? Join the CSHA Mentorship Program as a mentor or mentee!

Become a Mentee

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BECOME A CSHA MENTEE

As a CSHA Mentee, you’ll connect with experienced speech-language pathologists and audiologists who share valuable insights, answer questions, and help you navigate your educational and career goals. Mentorship offers a chance to build confidence, grow your network, and gain real-world perspectives of your field.

If you have any questions about becoming a mentee, please contact CSHA via email at csha@cshassoc.org

Who is eligible to be a mentee?

Any undergraduate or graduate student in Colorado who is a member of CSHA is eligible to be a mentee.

How much time is required?

The duration of the mentoring relationship will depend on the goals selected by the mentor and mentee. Some dyads might meet only once to exchange information and knowledge, while others might choose to maintain an ongoing relationship. However, you should generally expect one hour per week or less to be devoted to mentorship activities.

How do I find a mentor?

A list of potential mentors is available in the member center under the option Find a Mentor. Use the link below to log into the member center. It is the responsibility of the student/mentee to reach out to any potential mentors.

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BECOME A CSHA MENTOR

We are looking for CSHA members who are interested in volunteering to mentor undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder, University of Northern Colorado, and Metropolitan State University. Shape the future of a rising audiologists or speech-language pathologists of generations to come by becoming a mentor.

Who is eligible to be a mentor?

Any practicing speech-language pathologist or audiologist who is a CSHA member is eligible to serve as a mentor.

How will my information be shared with students?

Student CSHA members will be able to search for available mentors by specialty area and/or work setting in the Members Only section of the CSHA website. Students are responsible for contacting a potential mentor and initiating a mentoring relationship.

Will CSHA be involved in my mentoring relationship?

No, it is the responsibility of the mentor and mentee to establish the goals of the mentoring relationship and mutually decide the frequency, duration and manner of communication.

Will I have an opportunity to meet my student mentee?

Yes, at the annual CSHA Conference there will be an opportunity for mentors and mentees to meet..

What are the expectations of the mentoring relationship?

Establishing the goals or objectives of the mentoring connection
Selecting steps required to meet those goals and objectives
Deciding on frequency and mode of communication between the mentor and mentee
Determining if the goals and objectives have been met
It is the responsibility of the mentor and mentee to keep sensitive information confidential and protected

How can I become a Mentor?

Log in to the Member Portal to sign up. Select “Update/Edit Your Account Information” in the portal. Go to the final drop box at the end of your profile. Remember to indicate a specialty area. Use the link below for quick access and request to be added to the list of CSHA Mentors.

JOIN AS A CSHA MENTOR

If you have any questions about becoming a mentor, please contact CSHA via email at csha@cshassoc.org

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