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• Reflect on the academic culture of their setting.• Identify ways of improving and supporting student transition, retention and
progression.• Develop an understanding of different approaches used in a variety of settings.• Explore options for improving student performance and academic engagement.• Network with contacts from other institutions with a similar interest in student
academic engagement.
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Introductions
Where are you from?
What is your role?
What do you hope to gain from today’s session?
Process for discussion =
Think Pair Share
Academic Culture – ‘The Vibe” #1
Reflect on the academic culture of YOUR setting.
A future student resident arrives at your ‘doorstep’.
Consider ACADEMIC or LEARNING or TEACHING
activities during their visit.
What do they:
See
Hear
Feel
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Academic Culture – ‘The Vibe” #2
A parent arrives to visit your setting.
What do they:
See
Hear
Feel
About ACADEMIC or LEARNING or TEACHING
activities?
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Underlying Principles
Core business is Student Education (not Student
Hotels)
“As community ordained sites for higher education,
universities and their residences have contractual,
institutional, reputational, pedagogic, strategic and
corporate responsibilities to prioritise the student
educational experience” p.66
“There is a need to shift from viewing residences as
housing to viewing residences as educational
environments” p.69
Parameswaran and Bowers, 2014 8
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Research - Structure and Styles
Theme Communities (similar interests)
Living Learning Communities (common academic
focus)
Residential First Year Experience programs
Faculty-in-Residence and Residential Colleges
Resident led and peer programs
Career, Leadership or Industry links and experiences
Summary from Shushok, Arcelus, Finger and Kidd
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Variation in Models
Faculty and visiting Academics, Research Students,
Alumni
PASS and ResPASS models
Support Services led (Library, Learning/Academic
support)
Led by residence leaders (RAs), mentors or peers,
as volunteers, on scholarship or employed
Subject specific, course specific, or general study
skills
Timetabled tutorial style, or one-on-one/drop in visits
First year students, or all cohorts
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Strong Academic Culture
Looks like…?
Feels like…?
Sounds like…?
How does Academic Culture fit with social
engagement, belonging, support, help-seeking and
independence?
Discuss
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What is your approach?
How is Academic Culture visible in everyday life?
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Academic Culture in Residence
University Support
Evidence and Program
Assessment
Attendance Expectations
Method and Focus
Recognition & Reinforcement
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Evidence
What information do you access or gather?
Grades
Course Retention/Progression rates
Is this an automated/routine process or case-by-case?
Assessment of programs, consultation & review
Outcomes tracking (attendance, grades)
Stakeholder contributions (formal and informal)
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University Approach
Do you have the support and engagement of the
wider university?
Faculty - Academic Staff - Library Services – Support
Services
Do you know what is already available?
Are you consulted about new services or opportunities to
improve student academic progress?
Are you consulted about new services or initiatives to
improve student success?
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What is your approach?
Attendance expectations:
Optional
Encouraged
Recommended
Suggested
Compulsory
Mandated
Required
Method and Focus:
Student focus
Low or High ability
Location & Facilities
Dedicated spaces for
study or general common
spaces/common areas
Content/skill level
Remediation or Extension17
Recognition and Reinforcement
How do you promote and recognise success?
Scholarships, Presentations and Awards
Publications
Mentor and Leadership positions
How do you support struggling students?
Academic Probation
Referral and reporting
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What is your approach?
How is Academic Culture visible in everyday life?
Discuss
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Academic Culture in Residence
University Support
Evidence and Program
Assessment
Attendance Expectations
Method and Focus
Recognition & Reinforcement
Academic Culture – ‘The Vibe” #3
A new student arrives, moving in to residence
Thinking about ACADEMIC or LEARNING or
TEACHING activities during ORIENTATION to
university, what do they:
See
Feel
Hear
Discuss: What could you do to advance or improve
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What can you do to make a difference?
Three things to act on in the next 3 weeks:
1. Additional support/advice for a student in difficulty
2. One aspect of culture you will manage upwards
3. One relationship you can build – internal or external
for ideas and support
What will you do in 2017, that will develop a stronger
academic culture?
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References
• Frank Shushok, Jr., Victor J. Arcelus, Eleanor F. Finger, and Vera Kidd, (2013) Campus Housing Management, Vol 2, Residence Life and Education, Academic Initiatives., pp.25-59.
• Parameswaran, A. & Bowers, J (2014) Student residences: from housing to education, Journal of Further and Higher Education, 38:1, pp. 57-74.