Babatope Strategic Mentoring in Higher Education

Best Practices for Academic Success
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-032-01813-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 269 Seiten

Reihe: Education

This book offers a comprehensive guide to strategic mentoring in higher education, presenting best practices to enhance academic success and institutional excellence. It systematically explores mentoring concepts, models, and applications across academic settings, addressing critical themes such as mentor-mentee dynamics, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, and leadership development. The chapters delve into cross-disciplinary collaboration, technology integration, research mentorship, and strategies for career advancement, supported by case studies and evidence-based approaches. Designed for educators, administrators, and practitioners, this resource provides actionable insights for building effective mentoring programs that foster student retention, faculty growth, and equitable learning environments. With emphasis on program evaluation and sustainable practices, it equips readers to navigate challenges and cultivate mentorship cultures that drive innovation and academic achievement in tertiary institutions worldwide.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Babatope, Valerie Onyia

Inhaltsverzeichnis

CHAPTER ONE: UNDERSTANDING MENTORING IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS: CONCEPTS, THEORIES, AND MODELS.- CHAPTER TWO: THE ROLE OF MENTORING IN ACADEMIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT, NURTURING A SUPPORTIVE ACADEMIC.- CHAPTER THREE: THE DYNAMICS OF MENTOR-MENTEE RELATIONSHIPS IN ACADEMIA: POWER, TRUST AND COMMUNICATION.- CHAPTER FOUR: MENTORING FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN ACADEMICS: NURTURING A CULTURALLY COMPETENT WORKFORCE.- CHAPTER FIVE: MENTORING STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN ACADEMIA: SUPPORTING WELL-BEING AND PRODUCTIVITY.- CHAPTER SIX: MENTORING AS A TOOL FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ACADEMIA: CULTIVATING FUTURE SCHOLARS.- CHAPTER SEVEN: CROSS-DISCIPLINARY MENTORING IN ACADEMIA: FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION.- CHAPTER: EIGHT: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON MENTORING IN ACADEMIA: LEVERAGING DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND VIRTUAL MENTORING.- CHAPTER NINE: MENTORING FOR RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP IN ACADEMIA: ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE AND PUBLICATION SUCCESS.- CHAPTER TEN: MENTORING STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING AND PEDAGOGY IN ACADEMIA: ENHANCING INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE.- CHAPTER ELEVEN: MENTORING FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION IN ACADEMIA: NAVIGATING THE PROMOTION PROCESS.- CHAPTER TWELVE: EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MENTORING PROGRAMS IN ACADEMIA: MEASURING IMPACT AND SUCCESS.- CHAPTER THIRTEEN: FUTURE TREND AND DIRECTION IN MENTORING IN ACADEMIA: SHAPING THE LANDSCAPE OF ACADEMIC MENTORSHIP.- CHAPTER FOURTEEN TOXIC MENTORING: GENDERED NARRATIVES THAT COULD AFFECT MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS.- CHAPTER FIFTEEN : MENTORSHIP QUOTES.

Über Autor(innen)

Valerie Onyia Babatope is Assistant Professor of HRM at MacEwan University, Canada, with research interests in mentoring, neurodiversity, workplace burnout, and equity in organizational settings. Her research has attracted funding from prestigious international bodies such as the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and her work has been featured in leading academic journals and global media outlets.A passionate advocate for mentoring, she is the Founder of Mentorship Oasis for Female Scholars, a thriving community dedicated to empowering female scholars and early-career academics through guidance, collaboration, and support. Her multifaceted career reflects a unique blend of research, practice, and entrepreneurship.