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Shaking The Ceiling: First Leadership Role Attainment For Collegiate Women, Elizabeth J. Siecinski
Shaking The Ceiling: First Leadership Role Attainment For Collegiate Women, Elizabeth J. Siecinski
Masters Theses
Using qualitative research methodology, factors and barriers influence leadership role attainment for collegiate women were explored and examined. The study used semi-structured interviews with four participants to look at factors influencing leadership attainment and why women decide to lead. The researcher identified factor before and after college that impacted a women’s decisions to lead, and her ability to attain a role. Challenges and barriers that women face in their leadership role attainment were also found. Overall, the research found that due to barriers and challenges women struggle to lead authentically, and that they see leadership as way to contribute to …
Perceptions And Expectations Of College Students Choosing To Become Peer Mentors, Matthew Hicks
Perceptions And Expectations Of College Students Choosing To Become Peer Mentors, Matthew Hicks
Masters Theses
Peer mentoring programs are a popular means of supporting students in transition in higher education. The success of these programs is based on the students who decide to become peer mentors. Further, institutions often have a variety of peer mentoring programs on their campuses that create varying experiences. The intent on this study was to identify best practices for recruiting peer mentors. The study utilized a quantitative instrument designed to reflect what previous literature suggested had been the positive outcomes of peer mentoring. A total of 110 student leaders at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville participated in the study, representing …