Chapter 21: Priming the Pipeline: Meeting the Need for Mentoring of Black Females in Higher Education

While the number of Black females in higher education has increased, there remains a need for mentors to socialize Black female students and faculty on how to succeed in higher education. This chapter addresses how the intersectionality between race, gender, and the need for mentoring results in unique mentoring needs for Black females, and how the need impacts the work–life balance of Black females in higher education. The conceptual framework that informed our analysis consist of principles from social learning theory, social capital theory, and intersectionality provide the conceptual framework for the chapter content. The chapter ends with recommendations for achieving work–life balance.