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Collegiate Commentary: Five communities created by staff-student projects

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

As universities are under an increasing level of regulation and accountability in relation to student success and retention, we see commitments towards partnership working as a form of best practice (see: Office for Students Student Engagement Strategy ).

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National Hazing Prevention Week 2021

Missouri State

in Plaster Student Union. Office of Student Engagement. Office of Student Conduct. . – 4:00 p.m. Anti-Hazing Educational Event with guest speaker Lianne Kowiak September 21 st , 6:00 p.m. in Glass Hall 102. Stophazing.org. College Hazing: What it is and how to stop it.

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Spotlight on Voices of Movers and Shakers: The power to unite people in a way that little else does

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Nelson Mandela My experience with Edinburgh University Sports Union (EUSU) is a testament to Mandela’s words. Photo Credit: Student Union EUSU Exec 2019/20 I was the first person in this role so it called for a lot of proactivity to get things done. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.

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Collegiate Commentary: Five key insights to engage successfully in ‘Building communities’

Teaching Matters Academic Support

At my institution, the University of Greenwich, social isolation was cited by a significant number of students as the most challenging aspect of blended learning during the pandemic. In her role at Greenwich, she has co-developed the institution’s Student Success sub-strategy and is co-leading its implementation.

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Maximising postgraduate experience with student-led initiatives

Teaching Matters Academic Support

The diversity of reasons for pursuing graduate education makes it challenging for universities to offer programmes that meet all the needs of the student population. This creates an opportunity for student representatives to “redesign” the programme in a manner that helps everyone achieve a good part of their goals.

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Student-Staff Partnership: Gakuen-sai (Campus Festival)

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

In this post, Fumiko Naruni-Munro, Japanese Language Programme Director, describes the Japanese Studies cultural event, Gakuen-sai, meaning “campus festival” in Japanese, which aims to provide students with an opportunity to develop their understanding of Japanese culture outside of the curriculum.

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10 Steps to Increase Study Abroad Participation

Study Aborad Association

Promoting early provides students the opportunity to save for their trip abroad. Many students live on a tight budget and cannot afford to pay for a study abroad program just a few weeks or months before it takes place. Student engagement is important and helps build a community for travelers at the school.