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The Role of Mentoring in Increasing New Extension Faculty Success Rates

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  • Hagerman, Amy D.
  • Marshall, Tori L.
  • Sullins, Martha J.
  • Burdine, Kenneth H.

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Mentoring is a key element in the success and retention of Extension faculty, but one that has not often been explored in the literature and in practice. This paper uses a semi-structured interview process to obtain feedback from early career Extension faculty about their experiences with mentoring, how mentoring could be improved to make them more successful, and specific challenges for which mentoring would be especially helpful early in their careers. While a great deal of variation existed among participants concerning formal mentoring programs within their departments, almost all indicated they used and valued mentors as part of their professional development. Departmental mentoring programs seemed to be largely focused on helping faculty members navigate the promotion and tenure process. Interviews revealed several areas where mentoring would be especially valuable to new Extension faculty as they developed their Extension programs. These areas included evaluating Extension programs, obtaining grants and program funding, building stakeholder networks, balancing appointments, feeling valued, incorporating ongoing personal development, and improving time management. Almost all interview participants indicated a willingness to serve as mentors for new faculty as they progress in their careers.

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  • Hagerman, Amy D. & Marshall, Tori L. & Sullins, Martha J. & Burdine, Kenneth H., 2022. "The Role of Mentoring in Increasing New Extension Faculty Success Rates," Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR), Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 4(3), August.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaeatr:323985
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.323985
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    1. Perry, Gregory M., 1996. "Exploring The Role Of Mentoring In Agricultural Economics Ph.D. Training," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 21(1), pages 1-13, July.
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