The author describes a mentoring program developed by the Association of California Community Colleges to provide one-year mentoring experiences between veteran administrators and administrative staff who aspire to leadership positions. Sample program forms illustrate the program's administration, and the author discusses the results of an assessment effort directed at former participants.
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