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Talent Management: Comparing Male and Female Administrator Views on the Impact of Mentorship and Sponsorship in Hospitality Academia
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Talent Management: Comparing Male and Female Administrator Views on the Impact of Mentorship and Sponsorship in Hospitality Academia

This research explores the impact of mentor and sponsor relationships on the careers of hospitality and tourism academic leaders. Barriers and benefits of these relationships will also be identified. This qualitative study employs a modified Delphi technique. The study’s population is women and men holding hospitality and tourism academic administrative positions. The findings will offer insights and propose a model for academic leaders and those aspiring to leadership positions within academia. From this research, career development programs can be created and implemented to assist advancement within this area working toward and further promoting gender equality within academic leadership.

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Dr. Sheryl Kline

Dr. Sheryl F. Kline’s research focuses on organizational behavior and training in the hospitality and event industry. Dr. Kline is ranked in the top twenty-five most productive scholars in the field of hospitality management and has been recognized with numerous teaching awards. Prior to joining academia, she had a successful career as a manager in the casino hotel industry. She holds a B.A. in Economics and English from Rutgers University, MS in Hotel Administration from UNLV, and a Ph.D. in organizational psychology from Temple University.

Dr. Carole Sox

Dr. Sox earned her Ph.D. in Hospitality Management from the University of South Carolina and her Masters in Management from Southern Wesleyan University. Her research within the areas of meetings and events, technology use within meetings, and generational marketing has been presented both nationally and internationally. Dr. Sox won the Hospitality Educator of the Year Award in 2020 from the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association and is a Certified Hospitality Educator. Prior to her academic experience, Dr. Sox worked for almost 20 years in the corporate and non-profit arenas.

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