Region V Roundup: Overview of Region V’s Mustang Mentoring Program (MMP)

NCURA Region V is pleased to announce the upcoming virtual education session for October 2026.

Topic: Overview of Region V’s Mustang Mentoring Program (MPP)
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Presenters:
LeAnn Forsberg, CRA – Assistant Vice Provost for Research, Texas Christian University, Current MMP Chair
Sarah Romack – Director, Ethics & International Research Compliance, University of North Texas, Current MMP Vice Chair, Former MMP Mentee
Katherine Kissmann, CRA – Associate Executive Director, Texas A&M University Sponsored Research Services, Immediate Past MMP Chair, MMP Advisory Committee Member, Former MMP Mentor

Register HERE by Monday, October 12th, 2026.
Note: A confirmation email will be sent with the Zoom link by Tuesday, October 13th. The registrant’s first and last name must match the Zoom profile first and last name, which will allow admittance to NCURA Region V’s Roundup session.

Presentation Description:
The Mustang Mentoring Program (MMP) is adapted from the NCURA Leadership Development Instituteand is designed to develop the leadership skills of the MMP participant. The intention is to create a
leadership pipeline of individuals to serve at the regional level while providing educational andprofessional development for the mentee. The overall approach to mentoring should result in increasedvolunteer involvement and participation from NCURA Region V members.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will
1. Learn the program’s purpose and objectives
2. Identify core program components
3. Gain a better understanding of the mentor and mentee roles
4. Learn how to get involved

Please contact ncuraregionv@gmail.com if you have any questions about the Research Roundup series or to sign-up to provide a future presentation.