ABSTRACT

Much research exists to support the positive effects of mentorship programs on improving grades and retention rates for MSW students. With the rapid growth in online MSW programs, the need to provide mentorship in electronic formats is also increasing. This retrospective longitudinal study examines the impact of an electronically delivered (“e-mentorship”) program on MSW student success factors. Twenty MSW students at risk of program failure, most of whom were geographically dispersed across a South-Central U.S. State, were offered the opportunity to participate in a near-peer mentorship program conducted primarily through electronic means. Students were provided academic resource information and study tips. Those who engaged in e-mentorship worked on action plans aimed at addressing academic barriers. Compared to students who did not contact the mentor for assistance (n = 10), students who actively engaged the mentor (n = 10) showed significant improvement in grades, removal from probationary status, and retention/graduation.

摘要

现有大量研究支持指导计划对提高MSW学生的成绩和保留率的积极影响。随着在线MSW计划的快速增长，以电子格式提供指导的需求也在增加。这项回顾性纵向研究考察了以电子方式交付（“电子指导”）计划对城市固体废弃物学生成功因素的影响。向20名面临计划失败风险的MSW学生提供了机会，他们有机会参加主要通过电子方式进行的近等辅导计划，其中大多数人分散在美国中南部地区。向学生提供了学术资源信息和学习技巧。那些从事电子指导的人制定了旨在解决学术障碍的行动计划。