Mentoring in Higher Education Roundtable

June 24 – 25, 2026 | New York, NY

Fordham University is proud to host the 2026 Mentoring in Higher Education Roundtable, a gathering for the top established mentorship programs from universities nationwide to share ideas, learnings, and best practices. This year, the Roundtable will focus on:

  • Current Issues and Challenges Facing Mentoring in Higher Education
  • The Future of Mentoring in an AI-Driven World
  • How to Advocate for Mentoring in Uncertain Budget Times
  • Intergenerational Mentoring
  • and more!

For questions and inquiries, please contact Jerry Goldstein at [email protected]  

Registration information to be released soon.

  • Day One

    8:30 a.m. | Arrival & Breakfast
    9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Participant Introductions
    10:30 a.m. | Organizational Structure & Advocacy
    12:00 a.m. | Lunch
    1:30 a.m. | Outreach & Engagement (Part I)
    3:00 a.m. | Shared Challenges & Parking Lot Topics
    4:00 a.m. | Optional Campus Tour
    6:30 a.m. | Group Dinner

    Day Two

    8:30 a.m. | Arrival & Breakfast
    9:00 a.m. | Outreach & Engagement (Part II)
    10:00 a.m. | Reigniting Mentoring When Campus Interest Declines
    11:00 a.m. | Where Do We Go From Here?
    12:00 a.m. | Lunch & Closing Conversation

  • Attendees represent institutions including:

    • University of Colorado
    • Duke University
    • Fordham University
    • Georgia Tech University
    • Iona University
    • Johns Hopkins University
    • Loyola University, Chicago
    • Marquette University
    • Mount Holyoke College
    • Northwestern University
    • University of Oklahoma
    • Purdue University
    • Stanford University
    • Villanova University
    • Wake Forest University
    • Yale University

  • Group Rates for the Residence Inn by Marriott New York The Bronx at Metro Center Atrium
    June 23 - 25, 2026

    Book through Marriott Bonvoy Group Block by May 23, 2026

    • Studio King Room
      • 1 king bed, 1 sofa bed, kitchen, bathroom
      • Sleeps 4 guests
      • $299 plus tax per night
    • One Bedroom King Suite
      • 1 king bedroom, 1 sofa bed, kitchen, bathroom
      • Sleeps 4 guests
      • $349 plus tax per night
    • Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Suite
      • 1 king bedroom, 1 queen bedroom, 1 sofa bed, kitchen, two bathrooms
      • Sleeps 6 guests
      • $549 plus tax per night

    Local dining suggestions to be announced.

  • For directions and travel information to visit Fordham University, please visit the pages below:

    For assistance in navigating each campus, access printable maps below:

    If you are driving or ride-sharing to either campus, you can use the following addresses:

    Lincoln Center:
    113 West 60th Street
    New York, NY 10023

    Please note: The main entrance is located at the northwest corner of Columbus Avenue at 60th Street. Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus is located just outside of Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone. If you are driving to campus from the north, you can avoid a congestion pricing toll by staying and parking above 60th Street.

    Rose Hill:
    2691 Southern Boulevard
    Bronx, NY 10458

    Please note: For the Rose Hill campus, the parking garage is located by the main entrance.