Retention and graduation rates of racial and ethnic minority students continue to be a major concern for higher education researchers, policy makers, and practitioners. Because of low rates of completion and the accompanying negative consequences, educators must make efforts to increase persistence and degree completion among ethnic minority students. Mentoring has long been considered a retention and success strategy for students and is related to positive academic outcomes. View this webinar to learn about successful mentoring.

Presenters:

Vernell P. DeWitty, PhD, MBA, RN, director for diversity and inclusion, American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Deborah C. Stamps, EdD, RN, NE-BC, Rochester Regional Health, vice president, quality and safety, Wegman Workforce Development Center

Participants will:

• Get an overview of the mentoring process;
• Be oriented to the role of mentor;
• Learn the phases of the mentoring relationship;
• Gain guidance to support successful mentoring relationships.