The course will critically examine current practices and emergent research on promoting student success in post-secondary education through identification of the roles of the student, examination of the demographics of the current student population, and investigation of the role of student services in supporting student success. Topics will include holistic models of student support, the student lifecycle from interested prospective students to alumni, the increasing diversity of students, the wide range of possible student services and their connections to the teaching and learning mission of campus. Particular attention will be paid to the unique needs of students, including Aboriginal and international students, and students with exceptionalities or health challenges. Throughout the course, connections will be made between personal demographics and students’ access of and response to student services, in addition to the roles and responsibilities of students themselves in facilitating their own academic success. Note: Students with credit for EADM 437 may not take this course for credit.
The course will critically examine current practices and emergent research on promoting student success in post-secondary education through identification of the roles of the student, examination of the demographics of the current student population, and investigation of the role of student services in supporting student success. Topics will include holistic models of student support, the student lifecycle from interested prospective students to alumni, the increasing diversity of students, the wide range of possible student services and their connections to the teaching and learning mission of campus. Particular attention will be paid to the unique needs of students, including Aboriginal and international students, and students with exceptionalities or health challenges. Throughout the course, connections will be made between personal demographics and students’ access of and response to student services, in addition to the roles and responsibilities of students themselves in facilitating their own academic success. Note: Students with credit for EADM 437 may not take this course for credit.
