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Fall 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
The purpose of this course is to provide a theoretical and experiential overview of the basic elements of mentoring as a key aspect of effective collaborative leadership. The hallmark of this course is the inclusion of a service-learning component in which students will be paired with undergraduate mentees and required to participate in weekly mentoring meetings for the duration of the semester. This learning experience is designed to promote development of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for competent mentorship. Emphasis on peer mentoring.
Learning Outcomes1Differenitate among various types, purposes, roles of mentoring/mentors.
2Identify the essential elements of effective mentoring relationships.
3Examine and discuss the ethical considerations involved in mentoring.
4Acquire knowledge regarding how issues of diversity interact with the process of mentoring.
5Evaluate empirical findings associated with mentoring.
6Consider various approaches to evaluating mentoring and the outcomes of mentoring programs.
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