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UAGC Graduate Readiness Module 5 Academic Village Transcript

Slide 1: Welcome to the Graduate Readiness Program: Your Academic Village

Slide 2: It has been said that to be a successful student, it takes a village. As a new student, your academic

village includes not only the learning community but also your family, friends, colleagues and other

groups important to you. This module will introduce you to the support programs and services and

provide you with strategies to engage with your support network at home.

Slide 3: Let’s take a closer look at each of these support programs and services in more detail, including: An

Office of Access and Wellness, Military Support Systems, Mentoring Networks, Honor Societies,

Student Clubs, Volunteer Organizations, and a Career Center.

Slide 4: The Office of Student Access and Wellness fosters student success through equal access to education

and disability-related advocacy. The office is committed to an environment that respects and values

diversity and encourages self-advocacy and self-determination. To learn more about support

services, or to connect a with counselor, click the link to visit the Office of Access Wellness.

Slide 5: The CHAMPS Peer Mentoring program matches high achieving students, who serve as Mentors, with

new students just beginning their studies. Mentors and mentees embark on a seven milestone

program designed to give new students the opportunity for success through the support of a peer

mentor. Click the link to learn more about the Champs program. Also here is a link to an online article

about CHAMPS mentors.

Slide 6: There are many clubs available for students to build relationships with peers and faculty in the

learning community. Whether you’re looking to excel in your current profession, network with others

in a new one, or simply connect with new friends, the chances are there is a club for you! Click the

link below to review the current clubs available to online students.

Slide 7: As you progress through your studies, your hard work will open doors for recognition by our affiliated

Honor Societies. By becoming a member of Honor Societies, you will have the opportunity to build

your professional resume and connect with other successful students. Learn more about the

opportunities to join an Honor Society click on this link:

Slide 8: The Sharing Time and Resources or STAR program, gives students a chance to impact change.

Volunteering allows you to hone your graduate skills as mentor and service leader in the community.

STAR events are hosted at local non-profits and other venues across the nation. Click this link to learn

more about STAR events at locations near you:

Slide 9: Development & Engagement Specialists have created multiple ways for military affiliated students to

connect through the Student Veterans Organizations, newsletters, travel accommodation, disability

support and much more! Click the link below to see all the opportunities available to military

affiliated students:

Slide 10: Career and Professional Development Center helps you navigate the challenges of today’s job market

to search for jobs, plan your career, and reach your greatest potential. The Career Roadmap provides

coaching and guidance that follows a seven-step process of career development. Visit “My Career” in

your Student Portal to start your journey. You can Discover more about Career Services by clicking

this link:

Slide 11: Engaging your home team. To create a healthy family/school balance, the first place to look is at

home. Asking significant others, children, and extended family members to assist with home

management is an important step to academic success.

Slide 12: Going back to school not only impacts your own life, it also impacts your family members. It’s

important to explain to them that you are about to embark on an academic journey. Because you will

be spending several hours a week on your college work, you will need to provide a realistic picture of

the amount of focused time that will be required. Work with your family to identify and agree on

shared roles, schedules and obligations. Also emotional needs of all family members must be

respected and balanced.

Slide 13: Lifelong learning is an important value you can share with your family. Here are some activities that

may help you connect with your children about the academic process. One. Find opportunities for

Joint Study Time with your children, modeling how to approach homework and time management.

Two. Demonstrate resilience by sharing frustrations and challenges and how you approach them.

Three. Be Accessible to your children when they ask questions about their own learning process.

Four. Create the space. Eliminate distractions, turn off the TV and social media., and gain control of

time and activities. And Five. Help them learn critical thinking skills by being open to learning new

things, changing your mind, and expanding your perspectives. Help them see that thinking must be

flexible based on new information and influences.

Slide 14: Ask your family to support you in creating a dedicated learning space to help you get away from

distractions and noise. Agree on blocks of quiet and focused study time in order to stay on top of

your schoolwork. Use patience and coaching skills to help family members take on new skills and

responsibilities. Learn to say “Not right now.” Of course flexibility will be important to minimize

frustrations and family disruptions.

Slide 15: Now that you have ideas for how to engage your family members, let’s look at members from your

community who will be impacted by your education program. You will want to include coworkers,

friends and other groups in your education journey. Here are some tips for building a support system

in your community: Have an accountability partner and set up reoccurring meetings at a café or

favorite coffee shop. Get social – share your education journey with friends on social media. Become

a mentor by helping a coworker or family member in their own academic journey. Ask for help from

your support team when you find you are slipping or just need a friendly ear.

Slide 16: Let’s take a few minutes right now to think about how your college program will impact those in your

life. How can you mutually support each other during your education degree? Use the pause button

below to take a moment to find a paper and pen, or open an electronic document. Ready? Now

consider who lives with you or will be affected by this new life goal. What are some ways they can

support you in your degree? And in return, how can you support their needs? Continue this process

for at least 2 to 3 different individuals that will be impacted by your program. Brainstorm activities

that you can put in place to help balance demands between your personal and education life.

Slide 17: You now have the knowledge and strategies to build your academic village, along with strategies for

engaging your home support network. The final step is to solidify this network by completing an

Education Support and Accountability Agreement. Click the link to download a copy of this

agreement so you can share it with others who you want to include in your academic journey.

Slide 18: The University provides many wonderful supports and resources to ensure your success as a

graduate student. Your family, colleagues and community members will also be an important part of

your success formula. Include them in your plans by asking for their input and help. By sharing your

journey with your support network, your successes and achievements will be celebrated by those

around you.

Slide 19: You have now completed Module 3 of the Graduate: Readiness Program: Your Academic Village.

Thank you!