Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Targeted Mentoring
Summary
Sponsored by the Council on Social Work Education, the program paired LGBT students with LGBT mentors to try to increase the effectiveness of the relationship.
Target Population
Goal(s)
Program Highlights
- Included participants from multiple higher education institutions
- Mentors and proteges were matched on gender, research interests, geographic location, and program expectations.
The Facts
Partners
Higher Education
Business
Non-Profit / Philanthropy
- The Council on Social Work Education
Government
Evidence of Impact
Level 2 - According to survey data, if protégés had more frequent contact from mentors, they were significantly more likely to be satisfied with the program. However, there were some alignment issues with mentors expecting to provide more support, whereas protégés expecting more career guidance.
LGBT Targeted Mentoring: Provides a literature review of the need for LGBT specific programming, and the benefits of targeted mentoring. Also summarizes the outcomes of a program evaluation from survey data.
CDSEJ Annual Report 2008-2009: Provides leadership names and current activities of the Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity at the Council on Social Work Education.
Contact Information
Council on Social Work Education
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-8080
http://www.cswe.org
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