This document discusses creating student engagement through e-learning faculty mentorship. It notes that online education enrollment is increasing, with 28% of students taking at least one online course. Faculty mentorship is important for supporting online students and can help with retention, feelings of connection, and research productivity if done effectively. Mentorship challenges include a lack of professional development for mentors and unclear written feedback. The conclusion advocates for faculty to provide psychosocial, academic and professional support to students.