Facilitated group mentoring develops key career competencies for university women: A case study

Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 409-431

  McCormack, Coralie ^a   West, Damian ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA   (Australia)

^b Centrelink   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EID: 77956791302     PISSN: 13611267     EISSN: 14699745     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13611260600739290     Document Type: Article

References (60)

1. Aitkin, D. A., 2001. The last boilerhouse address Available online at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/secretariat/speeches/vcaddr25_7_01.html (accessed 7 August 2005)
2. Ambrose, L., July/August 2003. “ Multiple mentoring: discovering alternatives to a one-to-one learning relationship ”. In Healthcare Executive July/August, 58–59.
3. Angelique, H., Kyle, K., and Taylor, E., 2002. Mentors and muses: new strategies for academic success. Innovative Higher Education, 26(3): 195–209.
4. Arthur, M. B., Defillippi, R., and Lindsay, V. J., 2001. Careers, communities, and industry evolution: links to complexity theory. International Journal of Innovation Management, 5(2): 239–255.
5. Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC). 1999. Action plan for women employed in Australian universities 1999 to 2003, Canberra: Australian Capital Territory, AVCC.
6. Bagilhole, B., and White, K., 2003. “ Created in their image: an analysis of male cultural hegemony in higher education in Australia and the United Kingdom ”. In Re-searching research agendas: women, research and publication in higher eduction, Edited by: Groombridge, B., and Mackie, V., Perth, Western Australia: Learning Support Network, Curtin University of Technology.
7. Chesterman, C., Women’s executive development in Australian higher education: the WEXDEV model. paper presented to the National Association of Women in Education Conference. January, New Orleans. Available online at: http://www.uts.edu.au/oth/wexdev/outreach/international.html (accessed 29 August 2005)
8. Chesterman, C., 2003. “ International colloquium and opening address ”. In Re-searching research agendas: women, research and publication in higher eduction, Edited by: Groombridge, B., and Mackie, V., 189–194. Perth, Western Australia: Learning Support Network, Curtin University of Technology.
9. Christman, D. E., 2003. Women faculty in higher education: impeded by academe. Advancing Women in Leadership Journal, Available online at: http://www.advancingwomen.com/awl/fall2003/CHRIST1.html (accessed 7 August 2005)
10. Clifford, V., 2003. Group mentoring: an alternative way of working. Women in Science Enquiry Network (WiSeNet) Journal, 62(2) Available online at: http://www.wisenet-australia.org/issue62/contnt62.htm (accessed 7 August 2005)
11. Cullen, D. L., and Luna, G., 1993. Women mentoring in academe: addressing the gender gap in higher education. Gender and Education, 5(2): 125–137.
12. Dansky, K. H., 1996. The effect of group mentoring on career outcomes. Group & Organization Management, 21(1): 5–21.
13. Darwin, A., 2000. Critical reflections on mentoring in work settings. Adult Education Quarterly, 50(3): 197–211.
14. de Janasz, S. C., and Sullivan, S. E., 2004. Multiple mentoring in academe: developing the professional network. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 64: 263–283.
15. de Janasz, S. C., Sullivan, S. E., and Whiting, V., 2003. Mentor networks and career success: lessons from turbulent times. Academy of Management Executive, 17(4): 78–91.
16. Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). 2002. Staff 2002. Selected higher education statistics Available online at: http://www.dest.gov.au/highered/statpubs.htm#staffpubs (accessed 7 August 2005)
17. Devos, A., Theorising mentoring for academic women. paper to the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia 2003 Conference, University of Canterbury. July6–92003, Christchurch, New Zealand.
18. Devos, A., McLean, J., and O’Hara, P., The potential of women’s programs to generate institutional change. paper to the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia 2003 Conference, University of Canterbury. July6–92003, Christchurch, New Zealand.
19. De Vries, J., ed. 2005. More than the sum of its parts. 10 years of the Leadership Development for Women Program at UWA, Perth, Western Australia: Organizational and Staff Development Services, University of Western Australia.
20. Dobson, I., and Conway, M., 2003. Fear and loathing in university staffing: the case of Australian academic and general staff. Higher Education Management and Policy, 15(3): 123–133.
21. Eliasson, M., Berggren, H., and Bondestam, F., 2000. Mentor programmes—a shortcut for women’s academic careers. Higher Education in Europe, 25(2): 173–179.
22. Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency. 2005. University of Canberra, Public Report Form, reporting period April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005 Available online at: http://search.eowa.gov.au/Details.asp?ReportingPeriodID=2005&OrganisationID=40769 (accessed 20 December 2005)
23. Eveline, J., and Booth, M., 2004. ‘Don’t write about it’. Writing ‘the other’ for the ivory basement. Journal of Organisational Change Management, 17(3): 243–255.
24. Ferronato, S., 2002. “ The building blocks of quality mentoring programs ”. In Mentoring Canada Available online at: http://www.mentoringcanada.ca/training/Mentors/fulltext.html (accessed 7 August 2005)
25. Gardiner, M., 1999. Making a difference: Flinders University mentoring scheme for early career women researchers, Adelaide, South Australia: The Staff Development and Training Unit, Flinders University.
26. George, L., Martin-McDonald, K., Cretchley, P., Rankin, J., Galligan, L., and McDonald, J., 2003. “ Issues that confront professional women entering academe through non-traditional academic career paths ”. In Re-searching research agendas: women, research and publication in higher eduction, Edited by: Groombridge, B., and Mackie, V., 35–44. Perth, Western Australia: Learning Support Network, Curtin University of Technology.
27. Gibb, S., 1994. Evaluating mentoring. Education + Training, 36(5): 32–39.
28. Gibson, S. K., 2004. Being mentored: the experiences of women faculty. Journal of Career Development, 30(3): 173–188.
29. Hackney, E. C., and Bock, M., 2000. Beyond mentoring: toward an individual academe. Advancing Women in Leadership Journal, 3(1) Available online at: http://www.advancingwomen.com/awl/winter2000/hackney-bock.html (accessed 7 August 2005)
30. Higgins, M. C., and Kram, K. E., 2001. Reconceptualizing mentoring at work: a developmental network perspective. Academy of Management Review, 26(2): 264–288.
31. Higgins, M. C., and Thomas, D. A., 2001. Constellations and careers: toward understanding the effects of multiple development relationships. Journal of Organisational Behavior, 22: 223–247.
32. Johnston, S., and McCormack, C., 1997. Developing research potential through a structured mentoring program: issues arising. Higher Education, 33: 251–264.
33. Kaye, B., and Jacobson, B., 1995. Mentoring: a group guide. Training & Development, April: 23–27.
34. Kram, K., 1985. Mentoring at work, Glenview, IL: Scott Foresman.
35. Kram, K. E., and Higgins, M. C., 2004. Developmental networks and career mentoring, Harvard Student-Alumni Mentoring Initiative Available online at: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/alumni/sami/SAMI%20DNQ%20prez%20Feb%2020-23-04.ppt (accessed 7 August 2005)
36. Kram, K. E., and Isabella, L. A., 1985. Mentoring alternatives: the role of peer relationships in career development. Academy of Management Journal, 28(1): 110–132.
37. Linehan, M., and Scullion, H., 2001. Selection, training, and development for female international executives. Career Development International, 6(6): 318–323.
38. Marchesi, C., 1999. Group mentoring for women. Pilot programme evaluation Unpublished report to the University of Canberra Women’s Group Mentoring Program
39. Mavin, S., 2001. Women’s career in theory and practice: time for change. Women in Management Review, 16(4): 183–192.
40. Merriam, S., 1983. Mentors and protégés: a critical review of the literature. Adult Education Quarterly, 33: 161–173.
41. Milligan, S., and Genoni, L., 1993. A report of an evaluation of the Women in Leadership Program Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia: Ashenden Milligan Pty Ltd.
42. Mitchell, H. J., 1999. Group mentoring: does it work?. Mentoring & Tutoring, 7(1): 113–120.
43. Packard, B. W., 2003. Web-based mentoring: challenging traditional models to increase women’s access. Mentoring & Tutoring, 11(1): 53–65.
44. Packard, B. W., Walsh, L., and Seidenberg, S., 2004. Will that be one mentor or two? A cross-sectional study of women’s mentoring during college. Mentoring & Tutoring, 12(1): 72–85.
45. Quinlan, K. M., 1997. Options and strategies for enhancing mentoring and networking of junior academic women in the ANU Institute of Advanced Study, Canberra: Australian Capital Territory, Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods, Australian National University.
46. Quinlan, K. M., 1999. Enhancing mentoring and networking of junior academic women: what, why and how?. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 21(1): 31–42.
47. Ramsay, E., Women and leadership in higher education: facing international challenges and maximizing opportunities. keynote address delivered at the international seminar Asian Women Leaders in Higher Education II: Leadership Competencies to Face the Local–Global Challenges of the 21st Century, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. October302000, Kuala Lumpur. Available online at: http://www.uts.edu.au/oth/wexdev/outreach/international.html (accessed 28 August 2005)
48. Ritchie, A., and Genoni, P., 2002. Group mentoring and professionalism: a program evaluation. Library Management, 23(1): 68–78.
49. Rix, M., and Gold, J., 2000. ‘With a little help from my academic friend’: mentoring change agents. Mentoring & Tutoring, 8(1): 47–61.
50. Scott, S., Dixon, K., and Pick, D., 2003. “ The rescue of Icarus: the exploration of cross-divisional collaborative research relationships ”. In Re-searching research agendas: women, research and publication in higher eduction, Edited by: Groombridge, B., and Mackie, V., 143–152. Perth, Western Australia: Learning Support Network, Curtin University of Technology.
51. Szekeres, J., 2004. The invisible workers. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 26(1): 7–22.
52. Thite, M., 2001. Help us but help yourself: the paradox of contemporary career management. Career Development International, 6(6): 312–317.
53. Thomas, R., and Davies, A., 2002. Gender and new public management: reconstructing academic subjectives. Gender, Work and Organization, 9(4): 372–397.
54. University of Canberra. 2005. Annual Report 2004 Available online at: http://www.canberra.edu.au/uc/annual-report/ (accessed 20 December 2005)
55. West, D., 2003. An analysis of the University of Canberra 2002 Group Mentoring Program for Women, Australia: University of Canberra. Honours thesis, Division of Communication and Education
56. Willcoxson, L., and Aniftos, M., Tracking the benefits of mentoring in higher education: research challenges. paper presented at the Effective Teaching and Learning 2002: Valuing Students. Valuing Staff Conference. November12–13, Brisbane, Queensland.
57. Wilson, R., 2004. Where the elite teach, it’s still a man’s world. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 51(15): A8
58. Winchester, H., Chesterman, C., Lorenzo, S., and Browning, L., 2005. The great barrier myth: an investigation of promotions policy and practice in Australian universities, Adelaide, South Australia: National Colloquium of Senior Women Executives in Higher Education, University of South Australia.
59. Women’s Group Mentoring Program, University of Canberra. 2002. Strategic plan, Canberra: Australian Capital Territory, University of Canberra.
60. Wunsch, M. A., 1993. Mentoring probationary women academics: a pilot program for career development. Studies in Higher Education, 18(3): 349–362.