Stories of a transformative mentorship: graduate student glue. Issue 2 (5th June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Scott, Chyllis E.; Miller, Diane M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of mentoring and coaching in education. Volume 6:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 143
• Page End: 152
• Publication Date: 2017-06-05
• Subjects: Transformative learning -- Higher education -- Mentoring -- Mentoring in education -- Peer mentoring -- Mentorship of doctoral students; Mentoring in education -- Periodicals; Teachers -- In-service training -- Periodicals; Teachers -- Training of -- Periodicals; Educational leadership -- Periodicals; 371.10205
• DOI: 10.1108/IJMCE-09-2016-0065
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-6854

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to narrate authors' personal and professional experiences as doctoral graduate students, highlighting the personal and academic growth fostered through an organic peer mentorship and advocating that these relationships be cultivated actively by faculty advisors. Design/methodology/approach: The concepts of purpose, planning, and positivity are employed to organize the discussion, which is based on relevant literature and the authors' lived experiences. Findings: Like most students who pursue and complete doctoral degrees, the authors experienced transformative learning. The authors acknowledge myriad ways their informal peer mentoring relationship was a critical component of successful degree completion. Originality/value: While their relationship remains unique and perhaps inimitable, the authors seek to extrapolate the universal qualities relevant to others seeking a deep and personal support system during their doctoral degree-seeking journey.