Fostering Student Success Through Effective Mentorship

Insights from Award-Winning Education Doctorate Dissertations

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https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2025.488

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doctoral mentoring, EdD, culture of care, feedback, academic writing support

Abstract

This qualitative study explored the mentoring relationship between EdD students and their dissertation chairs who won the CPED Dissertation in Practice of the Year Award. Utilizing the CPED Mentoring and Advising Skills to frame the study, we interviewed 16 mentees and mentors. Thematic analysis pointed to broad mentorship themes of creating a culture of care, providing meaningful feedback, and modeling writing as a genre. This study has implications for practice for faculty chairing dissertation in practice, students, and doctoral program administrators. 

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2025-04-24

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Moreno, R., Wood, J., & Flood, L. (2025). Fostering Student Success Through Effective Mentorship: Insights from Award-Winning Education Doctorate Dissertations. Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice, 10(2), 27–35. https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2025.488

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