Exploring How Various Mentoring Models Work for or Against Women of Color STEM Faculty

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session 9
  In Roundtable Session: Providing More Support for Women of Color in Academic (Table 7)

Abstract

Using a conceptual framework composed of organizational socialization model and critical race feminism and a comparative case study design, we explored mentoring models at select U.S. research universities and their role in supporting or inhibiting the success of early career women of color (WOC) STEM faculty. Our sample of 19 participants included a variety of institutional stakeholders including deans, department chairs, diversity administrators, tenured faculty, and early career WOC STEM faculty at six different universities. Findings revealed that a variety of models were being applied across and within institutions. Models that considered the professional, cultural, and psychosocial needs of WOC STEM faculty worked best. Additionally, an emergent approach identified as mentoring committees tended to be highly valued by most participants.

Authors

• Tonisha B. Lane, Virginia Tech
  Presenting Author

• Natali Huggins, Virginia Tech
  Presenting Author

• Johnny C. Woods, Seattle Central College
  Presenting Author

• Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, University of South Florida
  Presenting Author

• Saundra Johnson Austin, University of South Florida
  Presenting Author

• Faika Tahir Jan, Virginia Tech
  Presenting Author