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Mentoring Outside the Line: The Importance of Authenticity, Transparency, and Vulnerability in Effective Mentoring Relationships
Author(s) -
FriesBritt Sharon,
Snider Jeanette
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
new directions for higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0741
pISSN - 0271-0560
DOI - 10.1002/he.20137
Subject(s) - higher education , transparency (behavior) , vulnerability (computing) , underrepresented minority , psychology , professional development , pedagogy , medical education , public relations , political science , medicine , computer security , computer science , law
Informed by the literature and professional practice, this chapter examines the unique mentoring challenges facing women and underrepresented minorities in higher education. Findings indicate that traditional mentoring approaches fall short in fully supporting the needs of underrepresented populations in higher education.