University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

BOND MENTORING PROGRAM

The Building Opportunities for Networking and Development (BOND) Mentoring Program exists to help fill a gap in opportunities and increase the sense of belonging for staff and faculty on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Priority will be given to those who have previously lacked access to mentorship and who wish to deepen their connections and belonging on campus. It will also serve to address a number of goals under the Invest in Our People strategic campus initiative. Applications for the 2025 cohort are open April 1 - June 30!

Participation Details

About the Program

If accepted into the BOND Mentoring Program as a mentor or mentee, you are agreeing to:

Attend a half-day meet and greet event with lunch
Attend a full-day orientation with breakfast and lunch
Meet monthly with your mentor/mentee for the full year, with at least six being in person.
Attend at least 70% (7 out of 10) of our scheduled group gatherings.
Submit regular feedback about the progression of the mentoring relationship and provide a final program evaluation at the conclusion of the program.

Group photo meet and greet 2024

Program Applications Are Open

Mentee Application

Mentor Application

Applications will be open April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025. All applicants will be notified of their status in the program no later than July 31, 2025.

Important Dates

Thursday, August 14, 2025 12pm – 3pm: Meet and greet event with lunch
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 8am – 3pm: Orientation with breakfast and lunch
Monday, September 15, 2025 1pm – 2:30pm: virtual gathering; mentors only
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 10am – 11:30am: virtual gathering; mentees only
*Monday, October 27, 2025 1pm – 3pm: virtual gathering; mentors & mentees
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12pm – 1:30pm: in-person gathering with lunch; mentors & mentees
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12pm – 1pm: virtual gathering; mentees only
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 12pm – 1pm: virtual gathering; mentors only
*Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12pm – 1:30pm: virtual gathering; mentors & mentees
*Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12pm – 2pm: in-person gathering with lunch; mentors & mentees
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12pm – 1pm: virtual gathering; mentors only
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12pm – 1pm: virtual gathering; mentees only
*Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12pm – 1pm: in-person gathering with lunch; mentors & mentees
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 12pm – 1pm: virtual gathering; mentors & mentees
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 12pm – 1:30pm: in-person gathering with lunch; mentors & mentees

*We will do everything possible to keep these specific dates, however, they are subject to change as activity confirmations come through.

meet and greet 2024 mentor and menter

Who Can Apply?

Mentees

Applicants must be CU Anschutz staff or faculty and priority will be given to applicants who have previously lacked access to mentorship and who wish to increase their sense of belonging and connection on campus
Applicants must be willing to fully and actively participate in the mentoring relationship

Mentors

Applicants must be CU Anschutz staff or faculty
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to learning from different perspectives and fostering a sense of belonging for individuals from all walks of life
Applicants must be willing to fully and actively participate in the mentoring relationship
Applicants must be willing to express vulnerability and humility in order to foster a safe space
Applicants must be willing to support colleagues along their own path
Applicants must have a growth mindset

What's In It for Me?

Mentees will have the opportunity to receive meaningful guidance, support, and developmental resources
Mentees will have the opportunity to connect with other mentees in the program, providing and receiving peer-mentorship
Mentors will have the opportunity to make a significant and positive impact in a colleague's life
Mentors will have the opportunity to connect with other mentors in the program, providing and receiving peer-mentorship
Mentors and Mentees will have the opportunity to develop and refine their leadership style
Mentors and Mentees will have the opportunity to build community and increase their sense of belonging on campus
Mentors and Mentees will have the opportunity to gain new insights and perspectives
Mentors and Mentees will have the opportunity to earn a certificate through successful completion of the program

Applications for the 2025 cohort are open April 1 - June 30. For questions, reach out to BOND Program Manager, Tessa Carlson, at tessa.carlson@cuanschutz.edu

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