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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
From Sand to Cement: Understanding the Big Brothers Big Sisters School Buddies Program in Champaign-Urbana
Abstract
dc:descriptionThis 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.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Ph.D.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Education
- Grantor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Year dc:date
- 2015
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Jackson, Kashelia BriAnne
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Anderson, James D.
Subjects
dc:subject × 1Rights
- Language dc:language
- eng
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Identifier
- (MiAaPQ)AAI3086087
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/79727