Student Mentorship

Crimson Odyssey supports the personal and professional success of all graduate students through a comprehensive curriculum focused on establishing a culture of mentorship based on mentoring and mentee competencies that transcend disciplines. 

Crimson Odyssey will position The University of Alabama as a leader in graduate student mentorship. Every graduate student's educational journey will be enriched through purposeful mentorship that contributes to their professional, academic, and personal growth. Crimson Odyssey will cultivate a vibrant reciprocal community for graduate faculty and students to establish Crimson Odyssey as an exemplary holistic mentoring program that empowers graduate students to thrive and achieve their lifelong pursuits.

Crimson Odyssey is committed to:

• Achieving the highest standards of quality in graduate student mentorship.
• Contributing to the long-term success of graduate students, faculty, and the entire University of Alabama Graduate Education community.
• Continuously innovating and adapting to provide graduate students with the most impactful mentorship experiences.
• Advancing a culture of academic excellence within a supportive and connected graduate education community.

1. Improve graduate student success by providing the mentorship and resources needed to help students excel in their academic pursuits and engage in meaningful research.
2. Provide high-quality and impactful professional development opportunities to mentors and mentees to equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
3. Have strong institutional support for mentorship programming for faculty and students.