Racheal D-K Nuwagaba, Kimberly J. Desmond, and Todd Vermileon Department of Counseling, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Student retention is a growing concern for educators and institutions of higher education. Previous research has suggested that mentoring is an effective strategy for increasing retention of students in counseling programs. The purpose of this article is to present evidence in support of mentoring within doctoral-level counseling programs. Several recommendations are documented.