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There are many opportunities for faculty to mentor undergraduate students in higher education. This chapter begins with an overview of mentoring undergraduate students before turning toward one of the most important ways in which mentoring occurs, undergraduate advisement. Student advisement is a critical aspect of the faculty member’s role. Consideration for the needs of non-traditional students is also addressed. Another opportunity for mentoring undergraduate students is found in coursework and projects. This chapter highlights examples of mentoring associated with coursework, along with creative teaching strategies that extend learning. These strategies include lesson study; expert residencies, such as a grant-funded artist residency; interdisciplinary collaborations, such as Wild about Books; and scholarly projects. The chapter concludes with a discussion on mentoring women and students from minoritized racial and ethnic groups.
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Laverick, D.M. (2016). Mentoring Undergraduate Students. In: Mentoring Processes in Higher Education. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39217-2_5
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