From foundations to outcomes: Evaluating the effectiveness of central mentor training in a peer mentoring program in the Griffith School of Environment.

Abstract

This session will examine the effectiveness of a centrally designed and facilitated mentor training program provided to student mentors participating in a peer mentoring program in the Griffith School of Environment. The outcomes of research undertaken to ascertain training effectiveness will be presented and discussed against a backdrop of centralised program support for School-based mentoring initiatives. The training program for peer mentors in The Griffith School of Environment is one example of collaborative work taking place between academic and central elements as a result of broader institution-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing the student experience.