Callope, Elizabeth, Felton-Busch, Catrina, Geia, Lynore, Budden, Lea M., Baldwin, Adele, and Sparke, Vanessa (2014) U-Connect: a tool for engaging and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at university. In: Abstracts from the 7th Biennial Are You Remotely Interested Conference. From: AYRI 2014: 7th Biennial Are You Remotely Interested Conference, 30 June - 1 July 2014, Mount Isa, QLD, Australia.

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Abstract

Background:In an effort to improve the retention of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students, Academic and Support Staff within the Health disciplines of James Cook University have identified the need to build foundations for engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and develop strategies to support them to stay connected, motivated and improve academic outcomes. Aims of Study: UConnect was initiated to identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Midwifery students who are at risk, particularly those from rural and remote communities and to inform improvements in the provision of social, cultural and academic support services for our students.

Methods: UConnect comprised of i) Interview Script and Assessment Tool, and ii) an Individual Student Support Plan, to provide important baseline data to academic and support staff to ensure appropriate monitoring, referrals and follow-ups.

Results:UConnect has provided new learnings about the specific needs and cultural obligations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, informing the cultural and structural change necessary for improving the academic success and personal wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students.

Conclusions/Recommendations: UConnect has been developed to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students maintain their cultural identity, improve their academic performance and have a positive and supported university experience.

Item ID:	37816
Item Type:	Conference Item (Abstract / Summary)
Related URLs:	Organisation
Date Deposited:	19 Mar 2015 05:20
FoR Codes:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2002 Cultural Studies > 200201 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Studies @ 50% 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130209 Medicine, Nursing and Health Curriculum and Pedagogy @ 50%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9203 Indigenous Health > 920399 Indigenous Health not elsewhere classified @ 50% 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9305 Education and Training Systems > 930599 Education and Training Systems not elsewhere classified @ 50%
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