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Article: Mentoring new faculty in higher education.(Professional Issues)
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- JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- Article date:
- October 1, 2003
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Some scholars trace the origin of mentoring to Odysseus (in the Odyssey). When he went away to war, Odysseus gave his friend, Mentor the duty to oversee his household, including the training of his son. The reason for this delegation of responsibility was that Odysseus knew that his son needed guidance in order to develop into the citizen he was expected to become (Odell, 1990). Similarly, new faculty in institutions of higher education often need assistance managing the occasionally conflicting requirements of course preparation, research expectations, and appropriate levels of service. In addition, new faculty might need help in becoming a good colleague and citizen in a ...