Students experiencing obstacles based on ethnic-cultural differences Archives

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Traveller and Roma Access Officer

Traveller & Roma Access Officer: The main purpose of the project is to increase the participation of Traveller and Roma students in Higher Education. The project focuses on three strands: Pre-entry and Outreach, Post-entry Support, and Building Institutional Readiness.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belonging

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Language Buddy Project

Lowering the threshold for students to ask for help with language skills by offering peer-support in which tutors and pupils are matched on the basis of language related needs and experience, study programme, interests and practical considerations.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Buddy program | Mentoring

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Buddies for international students

This project helps international students in their first year to learn about Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), its operations and student life from experienced students (buddies). It also focuses on helping the buddies make international contacts and grow personally.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Buddy program | On campus | In person | Live

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

International Club

Building a community for all students, with a focus on first year (international) students.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Community building | In person | Live

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Train Your Language

Digital course on spelling and how to read and write academic texts.

Academic integration/belonging

Online tool | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Simplified Procedure for the RPAC for multilingualism

Students can obtain exemptions for language classes based on a validation of the competencies they have already mastered through the experience they have gained through their work, their free time or courses they took.

Academic integration/belonging

On campus | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Preparatory Track for Higher Education

A preparatory year during which refugees prepare for and adjust to higher education in Belgium.

Academic integration/belonging

Preparatory year | On campus | In person | Live

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Language Diversity Week

Celebrating multilingualism and multilingual students by showing the benefits of speaking multiple languages in the context of higher education, at home and on the labour market (e.g., a multilingual midwife or youth worker in a multicultural context).

Social integration/belonging

Info session | Workshop | On campus | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Creative Arts Summer School (CASS)

Creative Arts Summer School Programmes are designed and facilitated to promote access to higher education for under-represented groups in third-level education.

Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Workshop | Info session | On campus | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Community Mentoring

Community Mentors share information and advice about their college experience to support and inspire young people and adult learners to consider further and higher education.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Training | Mentoring | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

ALL (Access & Lifelong Learning) Student Supports module

We have created an online module to support students in their transition to UCD and to assist them build their academic skills. This online module complements the in person Academic Skills Series: ’How to…UCD” programme.

Academic integration/belonging, Personal mental health/well-being

Online program | Off campus | Online | Recorded / Asynchronic

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Community Mentoring

Community Mentors are a valuable community resource, who can help to share information and advice about their college experience, to help prospective students build their awareness of college courses, how to apply, and the benefits of a college education.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

Mentoring | Training | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

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Traveller and Roma Access Officer

Language Buddy Project

Buddies for international students

International Club

Train Your Language

Simplified Procedure for the RPAC for multilingualism

Preparatory Track for Higher Education

Language Diversity Week

Creative Arts Summer School (CASS)

Community Mentoring

ALL (Access & Lifelong Learning) Student Supports module

Community Mentoring