education

  • Self-confidenceand Mentorshipin the CommunityCollege Context

    Jason Whitfill (University of Maryland, College Park) and Dan Castro (Stevenson University)

    Self-confidence and belief in one’s abilities play a vital role in academic success. These factors may be particularly important for community college students, who often face higher barriers than their peers at 4-year institutions. Mentorship is thought to strongly influence self-confidence, but little is known about the relationship between mentorship… Read more →