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Faculty Profile

Alice Villaseñor

Faculty Development Programs Lead/Research Assistant Professor
Jacobs School Office of Faculty Affairs/Department of Medicine
alicevil@buffalo.edu

Education:

  • PhD, English, University of Southern California, 2009

Professional experience:

  • Faculty Development Programs Lead, Jacobs School Office of Faculty Affairs, University at Buffalo
  • Research Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University at Buffalo
  • Associate Director, Civic and Community Engagement Office, Buffalo State University
Alice Villasenor.

What mentoring means to me:

Utilizing formal mentorship structures (for example, your dissertation committee, your advisor, and your peer groups) is very important. But sometimes you need to talk to somebody outside of your regular circle of support to get a fresh perspective or connect with somebody who understands a particular challenge you are facing. Over the course of my educational journey, many people have offered me their mentorship in informal and formal settings. I am very happy to connect with students who are seeking similar support.

Topics I am willing to discuss with students:

Academic Culture

  • Dealing with politics and conflict with faculty or peers.
  • Decoding and demystifying academic culture and norms.

Other Topics

  • Divorce
  • Challenges building a family (infertility treatments, adoption, foster care)
  • Alt-ac careers within academia

Personal Experiences

  • Caregiving for children.
  • Experiences related to being a woman.