Beschreibung:
This book explores the theoretical and practical insights into the use of mentorships within higher education. The purpose of this volume is to help develop the understanding of mentorship, highlight its importance, and hopefully progress the discussion forward with new actions in the field.
Introduction: The importance of mentorship in higher education 1. The contribution of formal and informal mentorship to faculty productivity: Views of faculty in public affairs programs 2. An intersectional consideration of mentoring in public administration 3. Equitable and inclusive mentoring programs for women faculty 4. Mentoring at the intersection of student and faculty retention at Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs) masters of public administration programs 5. Integrating mentoring with P&T processes: A case study from the School of Public Service at Boise State 6. Career mentorship of graduate students in public administration at the intersection of the relationship between students and faculty 7. Mentoring online MPA students: Assessing mentorship qualities and aligning program goals