ERIC Number: EJ1318257
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1361-1267
EISSN: N/A
Value of Peer Mentorship for Equity in Higher Education Leadership: A School of Public Health Focus with Implications for All Academic Administrators
Friedman, Daniela B.; Yelton, Brooks; Corwin, Sara J.; Hardin, James W.; Ingram, Lucy A.; Torres-McGehee, Toni M.; Alberg, Anthony J.
Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, v29 n5 p500-521 2021
Diverse representation in higher education leadership is critical to the Academy's mission of teaching, research, and service. As academic leadership positions are rarely occupied by faculty from underrepresented gender and minoritized groups, inclusive mentorship practices are necessary to equip and support administrators of diverse backgrounds and identities. In this qualitative study, administrators from a school of public health in the southeastern United States present findings from an electronic survey exploring experiences with peer mentorship as it relates to leadership and training. Open-ended responses are compared with peer mentorship literature. Thematic analysis demonstrated peer mentorship is specifically beneficial for: (1) sharing knowledge and improving navigation; (2) cultivating change with respect and inclusivity; and (3) inspiring motivation and balance to prevent burnout. This study demonstrates the value of peer mentorship models for co-development of successful leadership qualities and for addressing administrative pressures through inclusive practices that promote diversity and improve equity.
Descriptors: Higher Education, Public Health, College Faculty, Mentors, Inclusion, Administrator Characteristics, Self Concept, Disproportionate Representation, Administrator Attitudes, Peer Relationship, Leadership Training, Burnout, Prevention, Minority Groups, Equal Education, Educational Practices, Work Environment, Educational Benefits, Sharing Behavior, Knowledge Level, Models, Department Heads, Deans, Administrator Surveys, State Universities, Gender Differences
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A