Mentoring and Cultural Diversity in Academic Settings

Redmond, Sonjia Parker

doi:10.1177/0002764290034002007

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“…Unfortunately, males appear to be reluctant to avail themselves for services even when the helper is a peer rather than some authority figure. With males, it may be prudent to institute an "intrusive" form of mentoring (Redmond, 1990), in which the mentor takes the lead and contacts the student on a periodic basis rather than waiting for the student to initiate such communication.…”

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The Effect of Academic Advising on Academic Performance of University Students in Kenyan Universities

Muola¹,

Maithya²,

Mwinzi³

2011

Afr. Res. Rev.

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The Effect of Academic Advising on Academic Performance of University Students in Kenyan Universities

Muola¹,

Maithya²,

Mwinzi³

2011

Afr. Res. Rev.

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“…Redmond (1990) examined the role of planned mentoring and claims that it can increase retention and graduation rates of culturally diverse students. This could provide opportunities for enhancing cultural diversity within the profession.…”

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The role and importance of mentoring in physiotherapy

Naidoo

2006

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Numerous opportunities are afforded by mentoring for career development, new knowledge, stronger theoretical and practical foundations, as well as development of leadership and problem-solving skills. In physiotherapy, mentoring as relates to practice, education and research will help to ensure the growth and future of the profession. Mentoring can be utilised in many different instances in the teaching and learning cycle of physiotherapy students and physiotherapists and can contribute towards professional growth. The benefits derived by the mentor and mentee are immense if implemented in accordance with a deep understanding of the mentoring process. The mentoring process needs to be based on intelligent reading of situations and action by the mentor and mentee for a successful relationship. Each mentoring connection is unique, therefore each person enters the relationship and process with their own values and expectations. Mentoring practices are an effective way of supporting and fosteringdevelopment throughout the duration of the undergraduate physiotherapy programme, and professional and career development of physiotherapists. This article reviews the process of mentoring and its importance for implementation in physiotherapy, for undergraduate training and physiotherapy professional growth.

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“…Others have recommended administrative/institutional changes (Moses 1990) or mentoring programs to insure retention of women and people of color (Redmond 1990).…”

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