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Lucas, Rebecca; James, Alana I. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Mentoring is often recommended to universities as a way of supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or mental health conditions (MHC), but there is little literature on optimising this support. We used mixed-methods to evaluate mentees' and mentors' experiences of a specialist mentoring programme. Mentees experienced academic,…
Descriptors: Mentors, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mental Disorders
Chelberg, Kelli – ProQuest LLC, 2019
The fact that American Indian (AI) college students pursuing postsecondary educational opportunities have lower retention and completion rates than their peers is well documented. Additionally, the use of mentoring as a means of social support for AI students has been increasingly recognized as an important factor in a successful educational…
Descriptors: Photography, American Indian Students, College Students, Social Support Groups
Lusk, Chris; Fearfull, Anne – Studies in Higher Education, 2015
The model of emotional support to students in Higher Education for over 40 years has been one of "person-centred therapy". Factors now challenge the supremacy of this approach, including its delivery format in an environment of extra-curricular demands, academic timetabling, students' financial restrictions (often requiring them to take…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational Change, School Counseling
Taylor, Suzan R.; Baker, Sally-Ann – Pastoral Care in Education, 2012
This paper outlines an exploratory study conducted within the Sport & Exercise Sciences department at a higher education institution in Wales. Prior to the study it was identified that personal tutors were spending an increasing amount of time dealing with pastoral issues. This research sought to investigate the implementation of the Student…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Student Needs
Barker, Marco J.; Avery, Jared C. – College Student Affairs Journal, 2012
While there has been growing research that explores the impact of race- and cultural-specific student organizations or spaces on Black students and particularly Black males (Dancy, 2011; Harper & Quaye, 2007; McClure, 2006; Museus, 2008; L. Patton, 2006), there have been fewer studies (Ellis, 2009) examining emerging, institutionalized Black…
Descriptors: Higher Education, African American Students, Males, Disproportionate Representation
Lumpkin, Angela – Educational Forum, 2011
Operational characteristics for successful mentoring programs of new university faculty include clarity of purpose of the program, methods for matching mentors and proteges, mentor training, mentor-protege relationship building, and program effectiveness assessment. Strengths of formal, informal, peer, group or consortia, intra-departmental,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, College Faculty, Faculty Development, Mentors
Flaniken, Forrest W. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Although there is substantial literature on the use of performance appraisal in the for-profit world, there is little literature available concerning the appraisal of staff positions in higher education. More knowledge is needed in this area since there is considerable research indicating that performance appraisal creates benefits to an…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Personnel Evaluation, Performance Based Assessment, Church Related Colleges
Eriamiatoe, Osarumen Rachel – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the components of independent living training and services to determine their effectiveness in preparing foster youth in Tennessee for adulthood, and whether the youth's perceived effectiveness of these services affected their educational motivation. Support factors (i.e., family, financial,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Program Effectiveness, Student Attitudes, Foster Care
Peacock, Susi; Gordon, Lisi; Murray, Sue; Morss, Kate; Dunlop, Gloria – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2010
Emergent research indicates that electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) can have a positive impact on the learning experience, but there are significant challenges--pedagogical and technological--which may limit their effectiveness. This paper contributes to research by providing further evidence about such challenges from the tutor perspective and…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Higher Education, Legal Problems, Social Support Groups

Donovan, Bruce E. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1989
Describes Brown Program in Chemical Dependency, program which has addressed in common the problems with substance abuse that afflict the university's students, faculty, and staff. Notes unique needs of each group while working to develop network of mutual support among all three groups. (NB)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Programs, College Students, Higher Education
Johnston, John M.; Kay, Richard – 1987
This paper reports on findings from a survey on the involvement of institutions of higher education (IHE) in beginning teacher induction efforts. Five teacher induction program goals are briefly outlined as a context for presenting and discussing the survey data. Responses to the survey questionnaire were received from 300 member institutions…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, College Faculty, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Cooper, Stewart E.; Robinson, Debra A. G. – Techniques, 1987
A structured academic support group for 21 high ability but underachieving undergraduate students resulted in improved study and self management skills, peer support, improvements in student grade point averages, and improved self concept scores. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Grade Point Average, Higher Education
Jucovy, Linda – 2001
Recruiting mentors is a continuous challenge for most programs. A systematic recruitment plan, carefully developed and implemented, will increase a program's chances for success. Drawing from effective practices used by volunteer-based organizations and research findings about mentoring, the material in this document describes recruitment…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, College Students, Higher Education
Schwab, Richard L. – 1989
This exploratory study provides some baseline information on the effectiveness of the University of New Hampshire's extended teacher education program which, in the fifth year, culminates in a year-long internship. Currently, more than half of the intern placements are in cluser sites, which provide an opportunity for developing school-based…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Cluster Grouping, Cooperating Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education

Newton, Fred B. – Journal of College Student Development, 1990
Describes cooperative program between a university counseling service and the dean's office of the College of Architecture and Design. Discusses 10-week seminar for students identified as on probation from previous semester, focusing on program emphasis on involvement, personal issues, peer influence, problem solving, behavior change, and skill…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, College Programs, College Students
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