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Fostering Connection for Sustainable Online Student Success
A Partner Impact Event with University of Arizona Online

September 21, 2023 | Format: Online | Program Type: Webinar

Fostering a strong community amid online learning is not only critical to holistic student success…for leaders of online institutions, it’s a competitive differentiator. In many ways, technology has allowed greater access to postsecondary education for working professionals, neurodivergent learners, caregivers, and more. However, with this virtual divide comes a potential lack of connection with the institution, peers, and support resources, which studies have shown to be detrimental to persistence.

Peer mentorship offers a solution. When learners connect with peers with similar experiences or backgrounds, it builds trust, leading to action that enhances the effectiveness of all student support services—increasing awareness, breaking down access barriers, and boosting sense of belonging.

Join us on Thursday, September 21st, with Arizona Online leaders to discuss how guaranteeing access to a trained and relevant peer mentor across their entire undergraduate and graduate population has kickstarted Arizona Online’s goal to triple enrollment, maintain academic rigor, and offer personalized support to students that meet their needs at the moment.

We’re Delighted to Welcome Arizona Online Leaders:

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By attending this event, you will: 

  • Discover how the University of Arizona Online implemented a comprehensive mentorship program across its entire undergraduate and graduate population, boosting student support.

  • Hear strategies that contribute to online learners’ sense of belonging and steer them toward resources that foster connection to the institution and eliminate barriers to academic and student success.

  • Explore how peer mentorship facilitates more robust student integration and engagement; researched predictors of persistence and retention.

  • Learn how Mentor Collective’s platform facilitates real-time insights on better serving diverse student cohorts and recruiting tomorrow's students without added administrative burden.

Register to secure your spot at this must-attend event.