Increasing Leadership Capacity for Senior Women Faculty through Mutual Mentoring

Mentoring has long been viewed as a powerful means of enhancing the professional success and personal wellbeing of early-career faculty; however, little is known about its benefits for senior faculty. Using data from a peer mentoring community of six senior faculty women in leadership roles at a res...

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Published in:The journal of faculty development 2018-01, Vol.32 (1), p.7-16
Main Authors: List, Karen, Sorcinelli, Mary Deane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career Development
Career development planning
Careers
College Faculty
Communities of Practice
Community Relations
Confidentiality
Department Heads
Educational Development
Educational leadership
Expertise
Faculty Development
Females
Gender
Higher education
Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Relationship
Leaders
Leadership Role
Leadership Training
Mentors
Peer Teaching
Problem Solving
Program Design
Success
Teacher Collaboration
Teacher Effectiveness
Teacher Leadership
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Students
Women Faculty
Working women
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Summary:Mentoring has long been viewed as a powerful means of enhancing the professional success and personal wellbeing of early-career faculty; however, little is known about its benefits for senior faculty. Using data from a peer mentoring community of six senior faculty women in leadership roles at a research university, this study explores the impact of mutual mentoring on leadership development. Members shared experiences and expertise, provided support and feedback regarding current work issues, and deepened social connections and relationships with other advanced-career women. The findings underscore the importance of mentoring for senior women in leadership positions and of a mutual mentoring model as an approach that promises significant benefits.
ISSN:2153-1900
2153-1919