The EMPOWER program has been the subject of journal articles resulting from our evaluations and also cited as a model in industry publications.
After the completion of the 5-year evaluation, our evaluation team and staff completed an article called, “Thriving vs surviving: benefits of formal mentoring program on faculty well-being.” This study incorporates two conceptual frameworks: a wellness conceptual framework (Dunn et al., 2007) and relational systems theory (Kahn, 1998, 2001). Together, these frameworks contribute to a more holistic understanding of how formal faculty mentoring programs can reduce burnout and increase resiliency and well-being.
The full text of this journal is available on Emerald Insight at: www.emeraldinsight.com/2046-6854.htm
The full text of this journal is also available in PDF.
EMPOWER was also included in a report by the University Research Forum of EAB (formerly the Education Advisory Board) about the "Ten Components of Successful Research Mentoring Programs."
