So You Want to Be a Mentor? An Analysis of Mentor Competencies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-31-2016
Department
Human Capital Development
School
Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development
Abstract
As the need for mentors continues to expand in order to meet organizational and programmatic needs, so does the need for quality mentoring. Although sometimes an immediate need for quantity may foreshadow quality, this should not be the case when utilizing mentoring to achieve goals. Faculty mentor competencies are analyzed to demonstrate the importance and need for competent mentors in formal mentoring programs, specifically those in higher education. Correlation analysis is used to assess the relationship between research-based mentor competencies and Ronald E. McNair Program goals. Findings support the need for mentor competency assessment, usage of competent mentors, additional development of mentor competency models, and further study.
Publication Title
Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning
Volume
24
Issue
1
First Page
73
Last Page
88
Recommended Citation
Wyre, D. C.,
Gaudet, C. H.,
McNeese, M. N.
(2016). So You Want to Be a Mentor? An Analysis of Mentor Competencies. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 24(1), 73-88.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/15272