HomeBlogRelationships Relational Supports and Peer Mentoring for Under-Represented Studentsby Jessie L. MooreMarch 9, 2023 Share: Section NavigationSkip section navigationIn this sectionPodcasts – Home 60-Second SoTL Limed: Teaching with a Twist Making College “Worth It” Special Series First-Year Seminars Land Acknowledgement 60-Second SoTL – Episode 24 This week’s episode features an open-access article from the Journal of Further and Higher Education and examines how relational supports and peer mentors can improve access to university for students from marginalized communities: McNally, Sinéad, Paul Downes, Laura O’Halloran, Gráinne Kent, and Sandra O’Neill. 2022 “‘The Whole World was Lifted Off Me’: The Importance of Relational Supports and Peer Mentoring for Under-Represented Students Accessing University in Ireland.” Journal of Further and Higher Education 46 (10): 1319-1333. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2022.2075718 View a transcript of this episode. The episode was hosted by Jessie L. Moore, Director of the Center for Engaged Learning and Professor of Professional Writing & Rhetoric. 60-Second SoTL is produced by the Center for Engaged Learning at Elon University. Explore the Center’s Other Resources on Relationships and Mentoring in Higher Education Rapid Responses: Mentorship, Part 1 Limed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 4, Episode 4 Participants from the Center for Engaged Learning’s research seminar on Mentoring Meaningful Learning Experiences were invited to share their responses to several mentoring related questions. Karina Hamamouche (Butler University), Alexis Hart (Allegheny… The Connected Campus: How Space Shapes Relationship-Rich Learning At Elon University, relationship-rich learning is more than a pedagogical philosophy—it’s a lived, spatial reality. The campus itself feels like a conversation starter. Known for its commitment to high-impact practices and deeply engaged faculty-student relationships, Elon has created a physical environment that fosters belonging, curiosity, and connection. From… Student Scholar Perspectives on Mentoring Relationships Limed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 4, Episode 3 In this episode, guests Azul Bellot and Tiffanie Grant, both Center for Engaged Learning Student Scholars at Elon University, share how mentorship has shaped their confidence, sense of belonging, and academic journeys…. How Scholarship Shapes Our Mentoring Past and Future Limed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 4, Episode 2 What can research on mentoring teach us about building stronger, more equitable learning environments? In this episode, guests Ashley Finley, Jane Greer, and Jessie Moore unpack the scholarly roots of mentoring in… Not Just a Cup of Coffee: Why Mentoring Matters Limed: Teaching with a TwistSeason 4, Episode 1 In this kickoff to our new season, we explore the heart of mentorship in higher education. Guests Titch Madzima, Sabrina Perkins, and Maureen Vandermass-Peeler share personal stories of the mentors who shaped… LGBTQ+ Mentoring, Part 2: When LGBTQ+ Identities are Shared In a previous post, we explained the importance of mentoring lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-, and queer (LGBTQ+) students, and considerations for engaged faculty and staff allies as they engage in doing so. This second post of the two-part series will… 1 2 … 12 13 >
