EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 31 MIN
Not Just a Cup of Coffee: Why Mentoring Matters
from Limed: Teaching with a Twist · host Titch Madzima, Sabrina Perkins, Matt Wittstein, Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler
See our extended episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/not-just-a-cup-of-coffee-why-mentoring-matters/In this kickoff to our new season, we explore the heart of mentorship in higher education. Guests Titch Madzima, Sabrina Perkins, and Maureen Vandermass-Peeler share personal stories of the mentors who shaped their paths and reflect on what mentoring really means beyond a casual conversation over coffee.Together, they discuss why mentoring is central to student and faculty success, the challenges institutions face in making it accessible, and why “mentoring constellations” may be the future of more inclusive and supportive academic communities. From authenticity and reciprocity to the barriers of availability and representation, this episode highlights how intentional mentoring can transform both individuals and institutions.This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Matt Wittstein in collaboration with Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning.Original music: Kai Mitchell
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In this kickoff episode of season 4, our guests share personal stories of mentorship and explore why mentoring is essential in higher education. Together, they unpack what mentorship really means, the challenges institutions face, and how approaches like mentoring constellations can shape a more inclusive and impactful future.
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