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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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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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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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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


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.

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