Leaky Student Pipelines: Reverse Mentoring as a Tool to Retain Students of Color

Saturday, March 4, 2023

9:15 AM – 10:45 AM CST

Location: Deer Lake

Presenter(s)

Rajashi Ghosh

Associate Professor & Department Chair
Drexel University
Denise E. E. Williams

Professor
Metropolitan State University
Sanghamitra Chaudhuri

Associate Professor
Metropolitan State University, USA.
Marcia Hagen, Ph.D.

Professor
Metropolitan State University
Rebecca J. Evan, DBA, SPHR

Assistant Professor
Metro State University
Metropolitan State University, Minnesota
Loi A. Nguyen, PhD

Assistant Professor
Metropolitan State University

Abstract: This workshop aims to address the retention of students of color in higher education through the implementation of reverse mentoring. In this workshop, experts will outline the process for implementing reverse mentoring in the university context. They will review reverse mentoring, then outline the relational aspects of reverse mentorship between students of color and university educators, leaders, and administrators. Plausible outcomes include increased visibility of the minority students (mentors) and enhanced leaders’ understanding of minority student perspectives and applied experiences. Workshop participants will engage in discussions on research designs and potential inclusivity and belonging strategies offered through reverse mentoring.