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Studies show that mentoring can also benefit the mentors decades after experiences
Mary Fry, professor of educational psychology at KU, has co-written two studies that examined mentoring programs. One found that the Strong Girls program benefited those providing the guidance to young girls 10 years after their experience, and another found “sideways mentoring” among peers helped scholars for as long as 20 years.
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Fri, 07/08/2011
Private papers of legendary science fiction, 'Star Trek' writer donated to KU
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Tue, 07/05/2011
Researcher: Preventive care can boost results, shrink price tag of Kansas Medicaid
LAWRENCE — Better access to preventive screenings and care for people with physical disabilities and cognitive limitations could help avert and prevent worsening of many chronic diseases that result in higher costs to the state’s Medicaid program, according to a University of Kansas researcher. ...
Fri, 07/01/2011
KU Heartland leadership institute hosts 18 women from six countries
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Fri, 07/01/2011
University of Kansas creates School of Public Affairs and Administration
LAWRENCE — The top-ranked Department of Public Administration at the University of Kansas is now the School of Public Affairs and Administration, effective July 1. ...