**4. Purpose**

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of mentoring on college campuses and describe its impact on faculty and staff leadership development. This study addressed the role of mentoring in the lives of higher education faculty and staff members, the kinds of mentoring experiences that affect faculty and staff members, whether there are any gender differences in the mentoring experience for men and women, and the role of mentors in encouraging protégés to pursue leadership opportunities.
