Higher education and human resource development (HRD) personnel are constantly seeking ways to enhance the job satisfaction and leadership development of women of color, which is often challenged by resources and cultural climate.
The Solution.
As organizations seek to address improvements within these areas, HRD practitioners and higher education administrators may find value in the documented experiences of mentorship. This interpretive qualitative study explores how NIARA, an innovative mentoring program designed for women of color in higher education, influenced the personal and professional satisfaction of four African American women staff mentors involved in the program.
The Stakeholders.
This article is relevant to HRD professionals and higher education administrators who are developing and assessing mentoring opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. Implications for HRD and the advancement of opportunities for women of color in higher education are also examined.
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