University at Buffalo (UB)
Faculty Profile
Kevin Ahuna
Director, Intercultural and Diversity Center
Student Life
ahunakl@buffalo.edu
Education:
- PhD, Sociology of Education, University at Buffalo, 2009
- MA, Education, The University of Vermont, 1990
Professional experience:
- Director, Intercultural and Diversity Center, Higher Education Administration, University at Buffalo
What mentoring means to me:
I view mentoring as an organic relationship that grows and is maintained based on what both people contribute to it. Although networking can certainly be an important component of mentoring, I don't see it as the primary purpose for establishing a mentoring relationship. Instead, I would hope that a mentor, as a more seasoned professional, serves as a personal resource that can offer a (hopefully) helpful perspective regarding challenges, questions, or professional paths that a mentee might be facing or considering.
Topics I am willing to discuss with students:
Academic Culture
- Considering a non-academic path after grad school.
- Uncertainty about staying in grad school.
Other Topics
- I am interested in how issues involving race, gender, and social class impact a person's educational experience both inside and outside of the classroom. On a less academic note, I would be happy to discuss issues like work/life balance and the importance of maintaining personal and professional integrity in and beyond graduate school.
Personal Experiences
- Caregiving for children.
- Experiences related to racial, ethnic, cultural and/or religious minority status.