Strengthening Faculty Mentoring of Online DrPH Students: A Service-First Focus Approach
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study introduces a service-first coaching and mentoring approach for Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) students, emphasizing leadership and collaboration. This model supports mid-career professionals and enhances student success in doctoral programs.
Area Of Science
- Public Health Education
- Doctoral Program Development
- Mentorship Strategies
Background
- Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programs are evolving, differing from research-focused PhD programs.
- Faculty and students in DrPH programs face unique challenges.
- Effective coaching and mentoring are crucial for DrPH student success.
Purpose Of The Study
- To share insights on coaching and mentoring Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) students.
- To propose a novel service-first focus approach for mid-career professional DrPH students.
- To provide a theoretical foundation using the Community of Inquiry framework.
Main Methods
- Applied the Community of Inquiry framework.
- Developed a service-first coaching and mentoring approach.
- Utilized a case study of the University of South Florida College of Public Health's DrPH online program.
- Incorporated DrPH alumni testimonials.
Main Results
- The service-first approach focuses on leadership development, collaboration, and six key elements: compassion, inquisitiveness, goals, individualization, partnership, and a coaching mindset.
- Alumni testimonials validated the effectiveness of the service-first approach.
- The approach emphasizes cultivating supportive faculty through systems, leadership, partnership, and trust.
Conclusions
- The proposed service-first coaching and mentoring model can enhance the success of mid-career professional DrPH students.
- Further research is needed to evaluate this approach's impact on student milestone attainment compared to traditional methods.
- Collaboration with other DrPH programs can strengthen evaluation rigor and benefit doctoral education broadly.
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