Best Practices for Mentoring in Online Programs: Supporting Faculty and Students in Higher Education

Best Practices for Mentoring in Online Programs is a guide to creating effective and successful mentoring programs for faculty and students enrolled in fully or predominantly online programs. It covers practical aspects such as setting up, running, structuring, and evaluating programs, as well as recruitment, selection, compensation, and recognition of mentors. Case studies and interviews highlight the challenges and opportunities of mentorship, and resources, templates, and checklists are provided to help administrators and faculty implement or develop programs tailored to their needs and institutional contexts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Best Practices for Mentoring in Online Programs is a comprehensive guide designed to establish meaningful and enduring mentoring programs for faculty or students enrolled in fully or predominantly online programs. The proliferation of faculty and student mentoring programs in higher education, encompassing peer mentoring, group/network mentoring, and career mentoring, underscores the significance of incorporating research-based best practices for successful implementation. This book is divided into two sections: the first focusing on mentoring programs for faculty, and the second on programs for students. It explores a diverse range of mentoring models and contexts across disciplines, with a particular emphasis on the effective strategies and common challenges associated with online mentoring. The book addresses the practical aspects of setting up, running, structuring, and evaluating online mentoring programs, including recruitment, selection, compensation, and recognition of mentors. Through case studies and interviews, it brings to life the complexities and opportunities of mentorship, highlighting how to navigate discussions related to challenging or controversial issues. Additionally, a wealth of resources, templates, and checklists are provided to assist administrators and faculty in taking concrete steps toward implementing or developing programs tailored to their specific needs and institutional contexts.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138352469