The challenge exists to evolve from the “guide on the side” to the “mentor in the center.” The American Psychological Association (APA) defines a mentor as an individual with expertise who can help develop a mentee’s career (2022). This definition describes the role of the mentor/mentee relationship in the workplace but needs to define the role in education. As we see a new generation of students in the classroom, we as educators need to adapt to meet the needs of students who are not academically or socially prepared for the academic setting.
