STUDENTS MENTORING STUDENTS: AUA members begin program to support young adults entering college

After reviewing results, three AUA members conducted a focus group interview with seven seniors attending either in-state universities or community colleges to uncover more specific concerns and develop a plan for supporting students during their freshman year. Using the results of the survey, I, as...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inLiteracy Today Vol. 34; no. 2; p. 42
Main Author Goff, Maria Hernandez
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Newark International Literacy Association 01.09.2016
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Alumni
College Preparation
College Students
Community colleges
Doctoral Programs
Educational Policy
Elementary Secondary Education
Focus Groups
High Schools
Literacy
Mentors
Polls & surveys
Secondary School Teachers
Secondary schools
State Schools
State Universities
Student Personnel Services
Students
Undergraduate Students
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:After reviewing results, three AUA members conducted a focus group interview with seven seniors attending either in-state universities or community colleges to uncover more specific concerns and develop a plan for supporting students during their freshman year. Using the results of the survey, I, as AUA president and lead mentor, created monthly topics the AUA members could discuss with their mentees such as studying and homework tips, staying healthy in college, planning for final exams and projects, and meeting with advisors for class registration.
ISSN:2411-7862
2411-7900