https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz What do we know about commuter student experience and retention? How can we help commuter students establish a sense of belonging and navigate HE? This Padlet has been set up to share ideas, insight and examples of good practice. Please feel free to use this space to add your own thoughts throughout the session. This will remain open following the session to keep lines of communication open. en-us 2023-07-11 11:52:15 UTC 2023-09-14 13:09:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f697.png outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681765313 Commuters are those who travel to UEA from their home, which they lived in prior to entering higher education – rather than having re-located to live in student accommodation for the purposes of studying. This includes full-time and part-time, undergraduate, and postgraduate students.]]> 2023-09-02 08:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681765313 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681786967 In relation to supporting commuter student experience, where do you feel your institution sits in the WP maturity model?]]> 2023-09-02 09:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681786967 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681821212 2023-09-02 11:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681821212 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681821473 2023-09-02 11:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681821473 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681822298 2023-09-02 11:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681822298 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681822615 2023-09-02 11:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681822615 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681823040 2023-09-02 11:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681823040 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681823386 2023-09-02 11:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681823386 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681826687 Each year we send out a physical mailing to commuter students which includes a cover letter, a welcome booklet highlighting activities and events (including specific events), a pin badge to help identify other commuters and a travel planner. 

These practical strategies can help students find their community and navigate their studies more seamlessly. 

Welcome events focus on providing information on transport incentives, signposting support and networking opportunities and promoting student voice.]]> 2023-09-02 11:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681826687 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681827522 Throughout the term, we offer the opportunity for students to come to our catering building to have a free breakfast. This happens on two consecutive days once a month to ensure students are fuelled for the day ahead and have an opportunity to meet other students. This is a popular event with approximately 30 students attending a day. ]]> 2023-09-02 11:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681827522 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681828338 Our website and internal pages host dedicated information for those who travel into university. We also ensure that information for commuters is available at open days and our student staff include those who live off-campus. This not only supports regional recruitment, but helps prospective students to feel 'seen' when researching institutions (even locally!)]]> 2023-09-02 11:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681828338 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681841594 Here's a copy of the message map template for anyone who would like to map out messages in an institutional context.]]> 2023-09-02 12:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2681841594 callum_perry1 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2682225648 Hi, I'm Callum and I am a PhD student at UEA. I am also Lecturer of Inclusive Learning at City College Norwich, and teach on the BA Education at UEA. My undergraduate research explored how commuter students belonging was affected as a result of COVID-19 pandemic pedagogy. In this research I also discussed how the intersectionality between commuter and mature student were evident, and how this demanded more nuanced ways of working to support our students with multiple identities and challenges.  

I was a commuter student myself at UEA, and I also spent two years working in the SU as the Undergraduate Education Officer, hearing from commuter students and raising their concerns. I also led work with Access and Participation, generating discussions across student groups that could feed into evaluative work about the university's access and participation plan. 

In my current studies, I have been exploring peer learning and academic identities, and am using my PhD to explore critical thinking skills in Higher Education teaching and learning. If you'd like to collaborate or chat, please feel free to email me on callum.perry@uea.ac.uk or find me on linkedin. ]]> 2023-09-03 09:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2682225648 callum_perry1 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2682227089 A fantastic collection of articles written by student representatives on commuter, part-time, and distance learners. Articles include: 

-'How to ensure commuter students belong' 
-'I spent the last six-months travelling alongside commuter students. Here's what I learned'. 
'Understanding Commuter Students' ]]> 2023-09-03 09:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2682227089 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688627929 Travelling from a permanent address with no experience of university managed accommodation ]]> 2023-09-07 10:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688627929 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688629754 Students who live at a family home or outside of on-campus student accommodation, who travel into university ]]> 2023-09-07 10:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688629754 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688629955 students who travel to one of our campuses from their home address which is not in the same town/city ]]> 2023-09-07 10:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688629955 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688630002 A commuter student is a student that has to take some form of transportation (car, public transport) to reach campus. Essentially, a student that lives too far to walk to campus, often living in another location than the immediate campus town.]]> 2023-09-07 10:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688630002 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688630443 A student who travels from their own home for university, usually not the same city.]]> 2023-09-07 10:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688630443 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688630607 Students who travel in from their residence, which is not in university accommodation or the immediate surrounding area.]]> 2023-09-07 10:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688630607 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688631940 2023-09-07 10:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688631940 https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688633141 Students who transition on a daily basis between their 'university' and 'non university' life]]> 2023-09-07 10:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2688633141 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2690532930 2023-09-08 10:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2690532930 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2690540845 Please find the outcomes from the session in the attached excel. ]]> 2023-09-08 11:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2690540845 outreachUEA https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2700715723 Hi! I'm Gem and I'm UEA's Widening Participation Officer for Mature and Commuting Students. In my role, I support students across their educational lifecycle,  supporting informed decision making and for those who choose UEA, helping to navigate university. Understanding the spectrum of belonging with the demographics I work with is key to fully appreciating the types of challenges and successes these groups have. So, alongside my role, I am completing my postgraduate studies in educational research to further understanding and advocate for these students.

I was a mature, commuting students with caring responsibilities when I completed my undergraduate degree, so I also have lived experience. I find this helps to strike rapport with students and enable me to appreciate what students are managing alongside their studies. 

In my current studies, I am looking at mature student experience and non-continuation. If you'd like to collaborate or chat, please feel free to email me on g.standen@uea.ac.uk or find me on LinkedIn.]]> 2023-09-12 22:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/outreachUEA/fcmaybq0c77tevyz/wish/2700715723