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 * Paper** **submission #011**

Developing Online Peer-to-peer Mentoring Programs for Distance Degree Programs
 * Title**

Cathy L. Taylor, J.D., Department of Management, Park University, Cathy.taylor@park.edu Heather T. Zeng, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Park University, Heather.zeng@park.edu Marthann Schulte, Ph.D, Coordinator of Online Faculty Evaluation, Assistant Professor of Education and Online Learning, Marthann.schulte@park.edu
 * Presenter(s)**

Student success in online learning programs relates directly to their sensibility toward the community of learning and support services that help mediate the learning environment. This article focuses on four areas of online learning programs: (1) the academic and social challenges to online learning; (2) defining online peer mentoring; (3) providing a rationale for further online student support development; and, (4) ethical and legal considerations in establishing online peer mentoring programs. Two case scenarios serve as a basis for further analysis. Recommendations for future program development and an online peer-to-peer mentoring program development checklist for administrators are shared.
 * Abstract**

Paper accepted for proceedings
 * Notes & Comments**