Mentoring and African-American Political Scientists

One of the main goals of the Committee on the Status of Blacks (CSB) is to assess how well African-American political scientists are faring in the discipline. Given the nature of the academy, we believe an important element for success is effective mentoring. Our position is supported by the America...

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Published in:PS, political science & politics political science & politics, 2005-04, Vol.38 (2), p.283-285
Main Authors: Alex-Assensoh, Yvette M., Givens, Terri, Golden, Kathie, Hutchings, Vincent L., Wallace, Sherri L., Whitby, Kenny J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American studies
African Americans
College Faculty
Department Heads
Diversity (Faculty)
Equal Opportunity
Graduate Students
Mentoring
Mentoring programs
Mentors
Organizational Culture
Political science
Political Science Associations
Political Scientists
Predominantly White Institutions
Profession
Professional development
Program Implementation
Recommendations
Recruitment
School campuses
Scientists
Stereotypes
Tenure
Universities
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Summary:One of the main goals of the Committee on the Status of Blacks (CSB) is to assess how well African-American political scientists are faring in the discipline. Given the nature of the academy, we believe an important element for success is effective mentoring. Our position is supported by the American Political Science Association (APSA) which established a Task Force on Mentoring in 2002 to address issues facing underrepresented groups within the profession. One of the initiatives is a Mentor Database designed to connect interested minority graduate students and minority faculty with political scientists who are willing to share their experiences and knowledge and give their advice and council to participants. The Committee is supportive of this initiative whose goal is to help underrepresented groups have satisfying professional careers.
ISSN:1049-0965
1537-5935
DOI:10.1017/S1049096505056490