Analysing collegiate academic mentorship program on persistence, leadership development, and academic achievement of underrepresented populations at West Point
by Deborah J. McDonald; Kenneth W. McDonald; Erin Williams
International Journal of Innovation in Education (IJIIE), Vol. 7, No. 3/4, 2022

Abstract: Mentorship has been associated with increased retention, improvement of human capital and leader development. Leadership development is another attribute that has been associated with retention and success, but there is a dearth of literature pertaining to academic mentorship programs and leadership growth in college. An excel scholars program (ESP) at West Point is designed to promote personal and professional growth in high-performing cadets from underrepresented minority groups. The ESP uses mentoring to encourage students to strive for higher achievement and successfully compete for post graduate scholarships. This study investigated the ESP mentorship influence on academic achievement, retention, and leadership development of underrepresented minority students. Results indicate that mentorship, through the ESP, is positively correlated with academic achievement. Some evidence is found of a correlation between participation in the ESP and improved graduation rates. The results show no evidence of a relationship between this mentoring program and leadership development.

Online publication date: Fri, 09-Sep-2022

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