Abstract
Literature has suggested that mentorship is one of the most influential components of career advancement. However, for Black women in higher education administrative roles, mentorship also serves to garner community and support. This research study focuses on the lived experiences of Black women administrators in higher education institutions, the obstacles they face in pursuit of support and career advancement, and how they benefited from a relationship with a mentor. This descriptive phenomenological qualitative study was implemented by conducting in-depth interviews with a small sample of (6) six African American women administrators from various higher education institutions located in the Northeast, West Coast, and Midwest regions of the United States.
Presenters
Dr. Kimberly ColcloughStudent, Doctorate in Higher Education Administration and Leadership , St. John's University School of Education, New York, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
The Value of Culture and the Demand of Change
KEYWORDS
HIGHER EDUCATION, BLACK WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, CULTURE, ADMINISTRATION
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