Open AccessCurrent Practices in Undergraduate Student Mentoring
Author(s) -
Derek Jeske,
Denise L. Rode
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the journal of college orientation and transition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2690-4535
pISSN - 1534-2263
DOI - 10.24926/jcotr.v7i1.2498
Subject(s) - psychology , interpersonal communication , medical education , peer mentoring , interpersonal relationship , pedagogy , mathematics education , medicine , social psychology
Mentoring, though defined differently in various fields of study, has become an important tool for college and universities to ease the transitioning of first year students. This article explores the concept of mentoring and highlights some of the programs that can be found on some of our colleges and universities. Though most mentoring programs have been in existence for fewer than ten years, many of these programs are reporting anecdotal evidence of its successful enhancement of students' academic abilities, interpersonal skills, and individual development.