Blazing the Trail: A Qualitative Case Study of Mentoring in a Gender Equity Leadership Development Program

Carter, Angela D.; Sims, Cynthia; de Peralta, Arelis Moore

JOURNAL OF BUSINESS DIVERSITY

Blazing the Trail: A Qualitative Case Study of Mentoring in a Gender Equity

Leadership Development Program

Author(s): Angela D. Carter, Cynthia Sims, Arelis Moore de Peralta

Citation: Angela D. Carter, Cynthia Sims, Arelis Moore de Peralta, (2020) "Blazing the Trail: A Qualitative Case Study of Mentoring in a Gender Equity Leadership Development Program," Journal of Business Diversity, Vol.20, Iss. 2, pp. 35-49

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

This instrumental qualitative case study examines a formal mentoring program in fulfillment of a National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE grant at SouthEast University. A total of 38 executive mentors and 58 protégées participated in a program that promoted gender equity leadership, professional development, and advancement. The purpose of this study was to explore mentor and mentee perceptions of learning and development experiences, and to determine the efficacy of program elements and leadership pipeline access for women faculty. Based on the results, we offer suggestions for improvement and lessons learned that can help inform similar combined mentoring and leadership development initiatives.