From Sand to Cement: Understanding the Big Brothers Big Sisters School Buddies Program in Champaign-Urbana
Jackson, Kashelia BriAnne
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Description
Title
From Sand to Cement: Understanding the Big Brothers Big Sisters School Buddies Program in Champaign-Urbana
Author(s)
Jackson, Kashelia BriAnne
Issue Date
2003
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Anderson, James D.
Department of Study
Education
Discipline
Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Black Studies
Language
eng
Abstract
This study is an examination of the infrastructure of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Champaign County SchoolBuddies program. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of what structural components are conducive for creating strong mentoring bonds and establishing positive mentoring relationships. In this study eight mentor/mentee pairs from Prairie Elementary School of Urbana, IL were observed and interviewed. Additionally, mentors were surveyed and other adults involved in the program were also interviewed. The results of this study have significant implications in that they can offer valuable insights for creating improved mentoring initiatives.
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