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Implementing the Academic Advisor role across the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing

LTA Conference 2012. Implementing the Academic Advisor role across the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. John Freeman, Nursing & Midwifery Dawn Hadden , Biosciences Claire Marsden, Youth & Community Work Mel Hogan, Senior Admin, Allied Health Professions. Academic Advisors in HWB.

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Implementing the Academic Advisor role across the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing

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  1. LTA Conference 2012 Implementing the Academic Advisor role across the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing • John Freeman, Nursing & Midwifery • Dawn Hadden, Biosciences • Claire Marsden, Youth & Community Work • Mel Hogan, Senior Admin, Allied Health Professions

  2. Academic Advisors in HWB The 'Academic Advisor' is the term selected for Personal Tutor All level 3 and 4 students will have an Academic Advisor in 2012 For many courses this is new and therefore the role has to be defined and guidance provided

  3. NUS Charter on Personal Tutors Outlines the following expectations of HEI's: • All students should be entitled to a named personal tutor; • Meet their tutor at least once a term; • Staff should be given full training; • Institution-wide procedures for personal tutoring; • Staff and students should set mutual expectations; • System should be adaptable to students' needs; • Understanding assessment feedback should be integrated; • Should be recognised in staff reward and recognition schemes; • Make full use of appropriate new technologies. National Union of Students, 2011.

  4. The role of the Academic Advisor • Discuss with the student their academic progress and development; • Encourage students to manage their learning and academic progress and give support in target setting and strategies for development; • Discuss with the student their needs in study skills to facilitate learning and where support can be obtained; • Provide references when requested.

  5. Meeting Arrangements • Each student should have a minimum of one hour contactper year; • Initial introductions should be made during induction or soon after; • Students should be sent meeting invites by email or by using specific departmental arrangements; • Students should be encouraged to prepare for their meeting by reflecting on progress and identifying areas for discussion.

  6. Student Guide This guide describes the role of your Academic Advisor in supporting your academic progress and development My Academic Advisor………………………………………………………… Contact email…………………………………………………………………… Contact phone…………………………………………………………………. Your Academic Advisor will • Discuss your academic progress and development • Give advice in managing your learning • Help in setting targets and strategies to facilitate your development • Discuss your study skills and where additional support can be obtained • Provide references when requested Meeting Arrangements • You should prepare for the meeting by reflecting on your progress

  7. Questions Does the role definition seem about right and how much guidance/training will staff require to perform as an Academic Advisor? Will the new Academic Advisor role improve the student experience and if so, how?

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