The Role of the Jackson Scholar Mentoring Program in the Doctoral Preparation of Scholars for Academia

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Abstract

Existing literature predominantly focuses on mentoring relationships among doctoral students of color within their institutional settings, with less emphasis on mentoring programs outside their educational environment. The Jackson Scholar Program (JSP) employs mentoring as the primary strategy to prepare Jackson Scholars for professorial roles in educational administration, aiming to increase and diversify the number of scholars of color in the field. This autoethnographic study examines the JSP's influence on doctoral preparation for an academic career in educational administration. Drawing on critical theory and experiential learning, this study centers on the lived experiences of a first-generation Muslim female mentee and her Latino mentor. Findings illustrate that mentorship played a crucial role in overcoming obstacles, professional development, and providing emotional support.

Authors

• Munube Yilmaz, Texas State University

• Israel Aguilar, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley