Informal Academic Mentoring in Kalinga State University

Abstract

This paper aims to thoroughly investigate the manifestations, practices, benefits, and outcomes of academic mentoring within the context of higher education institutions. Employing a robust methodology, we conducted an extensive literature review and developed an a priori model, which underwent refinement and validation through a pre-test. The results yield valuable insights into a notably under-researched domain, outlining six manifestations and three recurring themes across practices, benefits, and outcomes. Notably, the study reveals the diverse types of informal academic mentoring. The application of Frequency and Percentage analysis contributes to the generation of meaningful generalizations, aligning with the study's objectives. The findings have the potential to guide university leadership in identifying actionable steps to institutionalize mentoring practices. Moreover, the research recognizes and sheds light on the commendable efforts of faculty members actively involved in mentoring.