Improving Outcomes

In this section, we highlight proven strategies for increasing the effectiveness of mentoring programs

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The Science Behind Mentor Growth in Higher Education Settings

Astrove, S. L., & Kraimer, M. L. (2022). What and how do…

Does Similarity Help or Hurt? Rethinking How We Pair Peer Mentors in College

Ramadurai, R., Deng, Y., Werntz, A., Yowell, C., & Rhodes,…
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Training Peer Mentors in Suicide Prevention: Supporting LGBTQ+ Emerging Adults

Tran, J. T., Webster, J., Wolfe, J. R., Ben Nathan, J., Mayinja,…

Learning to Lead with Humility: Insights from Student Mentors in India

Kumar, A. T., & Prieto-Flores, Ò. (2025). “I am not any…

Mentoring for Minds: Can We Teach Leaders Emotional Intelligence?

Prummer, K., Human-Vogel, S., Graham, M. A., & Pittich, D.…

Equipping Educators: PBL Training and Mentoring for Prospective Teachers

Zahroh, U., Darmayanti, R., Choirudin, C., Soebagyo, R. I., &…

Beyond the Stigma: Peer Mentors Support At-Risk Sexual and Gender Diverse Youth

Tran, J. T., Webster, J., Wolfe, J. R., Ben Nathan, J., Mayinja,…

Turning Evidence into Action: New Insights Bridge the Research-Practice Gap

Griffith, A. N., Pryce, J., DuBois, D. L., Brezina, T., Stewart,…

The 10 Commandments of Coaching: Validating Best Practices for Student Career Programs

Jones, J., & Smith, H. A. (2022). A comparative study of…

Consistency Counts: How Mentors Build Resilience in At-Risk Youth

Smith, C. A., Newman-Thomas, C., & Stormont, M. (2015). Long-term…