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[Case Study]
Enhancing the MBA Student Experience & Facilitating Career Development through Large-Scale Mentorship
The Jones School of Business Mentorship Program has experienced strong engagement driven by shared challenges and identities, particularly around being a commuter student, managing a job, and transferring/switching schools.
Engagement has been particularly significant among traditionally underserved student populations:
- 64% of first-generation students are highly engaged vs. 49% of non-first-generation students
- 56% of underrepresented minorities (URM) are highly engaged vs. 50% of non-URM students
- 600+ conversations and 1,000+ text messages exchanged since program launch
There’s a clear philosophy at Rice that prioritizes quality of relationships and learning. I’m excited by the diverse concentrations offered, particularly in energy and strategy. Focusing on quality education, rather than trying to stomp all your classmates to be ranked #1, makes the environment more conducive towards real, lasting relationships. The spirit of cooperation, family, and individualized success is palpable and tipped my scales to Rice."
Christina Tamayo, ‘22 Rice MBA graduate & Mentor Collective program participant