Tiffany Moore, PhD, will be the recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students Award during the UNMC Faculty Senate annual meeting on April 15. The award recognizes faculty who exemplify excellence in the mentoring of graduate students at UNMC.
- Name: Tiffany Moore, PhD
- Title at UNMC: Associate professor, UNMC College of Nursing
- Joined UNMC: 2012
- Hometown: Omaha
What are the greatest rewards of mentoring graduate students?
Their enthusiasm and excitement bring fresh perspectives to the field. They exceed expectations and make me so proud of their accomplishments and perseverance.
Describe a moment in your career when you realized you had picked the right profession.
I had a student call me out on social media to say I was a “unicorn” professor. All I did was show compassion and respect during a difficult time.
What are the biggest challenges you face as a mentor?
I want to make sure I provide students with the best experiences. Sometimes, the administrative duties and responsibilities of our jobs, or even personal health issues, can overshadow and steal our time, and we let down those who are relying on us. It’s tough when you are drowning, because it also affects your students and their journey. Communication, trust and respect are the keys to success in a mentoring relationship. Students need the freedom to discuss their frustrations with you so problems can be resolved quickly.
How do you know when you’ve been successful as a mentor?
Seeing students grow, graduate and move on to be successful and happy in their careers.