Mentoring is defined as the process of developing people in organizations. Successful mentoring occurs when top-level executives teach selected junior persons the rules of the game; provide opportunities for them to demonstrate their skill; challenge them; give them critical performance feedback; and sponsor them into higher level positions. This…

Core federal legislation addressing gender inequalities in education (Title IX of Education Amendments Act of 1972, Women's Educational Equity Act, and several vocational education acts) is examined. Objectives of these laws are discussed, and influence of this legislation and the federal government's reluctant role in enforcing these acts are…