Outcomes
Elon conducted a large study with over 110 interviews of students, faculty, and staff mentors and a benchmarking survey of mentoring relationships with over 450 first-year, senior, and alumni respondents. The results of this research yielded important information about what Elon is doing well and where there are gaps, and it has helped to further refine the definition of mentoring and concept of mentoring constellations at Elon. The research is also being presented at international conferences and will be published in multiple venues. As the LSL process was concluding, the university held a campus-wide conversation to receive feedback on emergent recommendations. This work, along with other key findings through the LSL process, will continue to inform and be carried forward by an implementation team.
“Participating in the ACE Learner Success Lab has been an invaluable opportunity for us to study mentoring relationships, lay the foundation for our 2030 strategic plan, and design a mentoring constellation framework in support of all students’ learning and development."—Maureen Vandermas-Peeler, director, Center for Research on Global Engagement, and professor of psychology, Elon University