Mentoring From Within: Developing a Virtual Mentoring Curriculum for a Network of Culturally Diverse Women Faculty

ABSTRACT

Nine women faculty, who are members of a global mentoring network, collaboratively designed a professional development project to explore their mentoring relationships and practices. Using a Learning Management System (LMS), they designed six modules with supplementary learning activities. Project findings highlight the need for a mentoring curriculum that (a) helps members meet research and publication expectations;(b) addresses network tensions;(c) creates stronger network ties;(d) values each other 's cultural histories and identities;and (e) recognizes their humanity as women academics who must balance life challenges and work expectations.