There is a paucityof research examining the experiences or impact that mentoring has had on new social work facultymembers who teach in social work education programs. This exploratory study addresses the limited research available on mentoring experiences of social work education faculty by examining the mentoring opportunities and experiences for Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) faculty. The results suggest that there is a need and desire from junior BSW faculty members for more scholarly assistance to help them succeed in the academy. Implications for future endeavors to enhance the mentoring experiences and programs for both undergraduate social work faculty and other junior faculty members are discussed, along with specific recommendations to enhance academic success.Success in the academy is contingent upon more than having a command of one's academic specialty. It is also dependent upon learning to navigate the politics of the institution, receiving grants, being published in top journals, serving on the "right" committees, and performing well in the classroom. However research has indicated that graduate education provides insufficient preparation for the realities of academic
Despite recent advancements for women in leadership roles, women remain underrepresented in sport coaching contexts. Mentorship has been advocated as a potential avenue for advancing and sustaining the careers of women coaches. In line with this, national sporting bodies have implemented mentorship programs to pair new and aspiring women coaches with senior leaders. While recent evaluations show promising results, research is needed to understand how these programs are conceptualized, implemented, and experienced by program participants. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore stakeholders’ experiences in two Canadian women in coaching mentorship programs. Perspectives were gathered from 21 Canadian sport stakeholders that included program mentees, mentors, and staff. Data were analyzed using a reflexive thematic approach. Findings demonstrate the need for purposefully recruiting both mentor and mentee coaches to sustain meaningful partnerships. Additionally, participants highlighted the need for sport organizations to situate women in coaching as a priority and engage in sponsorship and long-term planning for sustaining women’s advancements in coaching. This study explores women in coaching mentorship programs from multiple perspectives, which may inform future formalized mentorship opportunities for women coaches by addressing identified challenges and barriers.
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