Affiliation:
1. CT State Community College, USA
Abstract
This chapter will explore how developing a professional mentoring network can have a positive effect on career development within the field of higher education. A specific focus will be placed on mentoring networks and women community college leaders. The author will provide a brief overview of different types of mentoring relationships and will explore different types of mentoring networks. Potential institutional barriers to developing mentoring relationships at a community college will be discussed. Finally, the author will share some practical strategies for both the institution and the reader, with the goal of helping the reader to develop a meaningful mentoring network.
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