Mentoring Professors : A Model for Developing Quality Online Instructors and Courses in Higher Education

Abstract

this article presents a four-stage model for mentoring faculty in higher education to deliver high quality online instruction. it provides a timeline that shows the stages of program implementation. known as the distance education mentoring Program, its major outcomes include certified instructors, student achievement, and the attainment of a competitive advantage in the tight student market for higher education. the program's benefits to the mentor, protégé, and the organization are discussed.