'Inspired by business': A case of mentoring among low socio-economic students

Liu, H; McGrath-Champ, S

'Inspired by business': A case of mentoring among low socio-economic students

Liu, H

McGrath-Champ, S

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Publisher:: Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Studies in Widening Participation, 2014, 1 (1), pp. 2 - 14
Issue Date:: 2014-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Liu, H https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4211-0932	en_US
dc.contributor.author	McGrath-Champ, S	en_US
dc.date.issued	2014-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Studies in Widening Participation, 2014, 1 (1), pp. 2 - 14	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	2203-8841	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/41413
dc.description.abstract	To boost enrolment and retention of students from low socio-economic backgrounds in higher education, existing research has proposed a number of ways to support their university experiences. One initiative highlighted in the literature is mentoring, which has been shown to enhance students' skillsets, networks, and their self-esteem. This study examines the experiences of mentoring for low socio- economic status students accepted into a competitive widening participation programme, 'Inspired by Business', at the University of Sydney Business School. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the programme's perceived benefits for both mentees and mentors. Through interviews conducted with students and mentors, the findings reveal that mentoring was highly beneficial for the students, where the informal networks that developed between the participants developed their social capital and enhanced their sense of belonging. However, we highlight that mentoring processes of matching and preparation are critical aspects of mentor satisfaction.	en_US
dc.publisher	Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Studies in Widening Participation	en_US
dc.title	'Inspired by business': A case of mentoring among low socio-economic students	en_US
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Abstract:

To boost enrolment and retention of students from low socio-economic backgrounds in higher education, existing research has proposed a number of ways to support their university experiences. One initiative highlighted in the literature is mentoring, which has been shown to enhance students' skillsets, networks, and their self-esteem. This study examines the experiences of mentoring for low socio- economic status students accepted into a competitive widening participation programme, 'Inspired by Business', at the University of Sydney Business School. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the programme's perceived benefits for both mentees and mentors. Through interviews conducted with students and mentors, the findings reveal that mentoring was highly beneficial for the students, where the informal networks that developed between the participants developed their social capital and enhanced their sense of belonging. However, we highlight that mentoring processes of matching and preparation are critical aspects of mentor satisfaction.

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