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Beyond the Campus
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03 November 2026

Mentoring has always been one of higher education’s most powerful forces—yet it has often been informal, uneven, and inaccessible to the students who need it most. As learning increasingly moves online and institutions serve more diverse and geographically dispersed students, the traditional model of mentoring built on proximity and chance encounters is no longer enough.
Beyond the Campus: The Power of E-Mentoring in Modern Higher Education explores how mentoring can be intentionally redesigned for the digital age. Drawing on research, real-world programs, and practical institutional strategies, the book shows how e-mentoring can expand access to guidance, belonging, and professional networks for learners navigating complex educational pathways.
Inside the book, readers will discover
- What e-mentoring is and why it has become essential in today’s digitally connected educational landscape
- The principles and benefits of effective e-mentoring, grounded in current research and real-world examples
- Practical strategies for designing and sustaining mentoring programs, including mentor–mentee matching, inclusive mentoring practices, and program evaluation
- Case studies and vignettes that illustrate how successful e-mentoring initiatives transform student experiences
- Ready-to-use resources and tools, including training materials, matching guides, and program design templates
At a time when colleges are rethinking how learning and support happen, this book argues that mentoring should no longer be treated as a fortunate accident of campus life—but as essential infrastructure for higher education.
Cristina Baciu is Assistant Director of Research at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, USA.
Blue Brazelton is Associate Professor in the Community College and Higher Education Leadership program at Northern Arizona University, USA.
Chapter 1. Introduction to E-Mentoring in Higher Education
Chapter 2. The Landscape of Digital Learning and E-Mentoring
Chapter 3. Benefits of E-Mentoring
Chapter 4. Principles of E-Mentoring
Chapter 5. Technological Considerations in E-Mentoring
Chapter 6. Mentor and Mentee Matching Strategies
Chapter 7. Dynamics of Faculty-Led and Peer E-Mentoring
Chapter 8. E-Mentoring for Diverse Student Populations
Chapter 9. The Role of Mentors in E-Mentoring
Chapter 10. The Mentee's Perspective in E-Mentoring
Chapter 11. Inclusive E-Mentoring Practices
Chapter 12. Legal and Ethical Considerations in E-Mentoring
Chapter 13. Assessing and Evaluating E-Mentoring Programs
Chapter 14. Future Trends and Directions in E-Mentoring