Exploring the student experience of online academic advising for large diverse cohorts
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Paper/Presentation Title | Exploring the student experience of online academic advising for large diverse cohorts |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | McGovern, Mary (Author), Crank, Russell (Author) and Green, Orie (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 6th Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS 2021) |
Number of Pages | 2 |
Year | 2021 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://unistars.org/papers/STARS2021.pdf |
Conference/Event | 6th Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS 2021) |
Event Details | 6th Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS 2021) Parent Students, Transitions, Achievement, Retention and Success (STARS) Conference Delivery In person Event Date 05 to end of 09 Jul 2021 Event Location Perth, Australia |
Abstract | A pathway program at the USQ College (University of Southern Queensland) provides access to university for under-represented students. This program has a high intake of students, with the majority studying online. In 2018 a small team of academic advisors was established to explore options for an innovative and sustainable online solution to improve student academic success and transitions into pathway and undergraduate studies. With limited evidence of effective, online academic advising programs, the team developed their own multi-faceted online approach. This framework uses a sustainable tiered system that supports student self-efficacy, ranging from self-directed learning experiences that encourage agency in decision-making, to more targeted and tailored interventions based on students' needs. This approach is facilitated through an online environment called The Zone. This presentation explicates the experience of designing and embedding an online academic advising framework, reports data on the student experience and includes questions to facilitate discussion. |
Keywords | Academic advising, diverse needs |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 399999. Other education not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | USQ College |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q766x/exploring-the-student-experience-of-online-academic-advising-for-large-diverse-cohorts
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