The 24th ANZSSA Conference - "Amplifying Narratives for Student Success", was held at the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand from 8-11 December, 2019. Presentations which have been made available are below.
Naima Crisp & Dr James Forde, University of Queensland
Fostering new approaches to student representation at the University of Queensland
Elysia Corallo, William Angliss Institute
Using the student voice to build a sense of community in a dual-sector institution: A case study at William Angliss Institute
Dr Christie White, University of Southern Queensland
Student narratives driving the business of student services: A students as partners approach to quality service delivery
Edwin Giovanni Torres Esquivel, University of Tasmania
Leadership stories: Recognising and appreciating the student’s journey
Dr Howard Wang, Duke Kunshan University
Student leadership development program: The Duke Kunshan experience
Fiona Marshall & Amy Dempsey, Monash University
BRIGHTening our community: Changing the gender narrative to prevent violence
Dr Elli Darwinkel & Belinda Gibson, La Trobe University
Translating student narratives to inform service innovation: How moving towards restorative approaches has been influenced by our students
Tracey Todd, University of Wollongong & Dr Jacqueline Olley, University of Newcastle
A process for peer audits and internal reviews of the support service response to disclosures of sexual assault and sexual harassment
Dr Stephen Scott, University of Otago
Creating an office of student success to listen to the stories
Farhana Laffernis, University of New South Wales
Supporting First Nations students’ career development: Lessons from Canada
Leah Du Plooy & Esta Kanellopoulos, La Trobe University
Men’s wellbeing program at La Trobe University
Dr Jane Skalicky & Stephanie Taylor, University of Tasmania
My place, my voice: Student narratives about engagement and belonging in a higher education institution
Andrew Fitzpatrick & Andrea Jackson, Monash University
Supporting students in the digital space: The Monash Counselling Help online experience
Lesley O’Keeffe, Brunel University London
The Big Hello: Welcoming our students to Brunel University London
Zarinah Hienekamp & Keren Jones, University of Queensland
Increasing self-compassion and body neutrality for university students: The journey of the “Freedom From Your Cage” body image program at University of Queensland
Riki Welsh, University of Canterbury
Serving our Pasifika students and community: A weaving of stories
Jennifer Thannhauser, University of Calgary
Building student resilience through participant-oriented research
Ben Smith, Flinders University
From welfare to community: Shifting the narrative around food insecurity on campus
Cecilia Edwards, Auckland University of Technology
Student experiences shape new student financial services model
Dr Christie White, University of Southern Queensland
The social capital of LSES students: Using student stories to mobilise student success
Emily Fuller, University of Newcastle
Shifting narratives: Collaborative research methods with care leavers in higher education
Kevin Rowlatt & Michelle Benson, Victoria University of Wellington
A story of service enhancement: The health care home journey
Ashlen Francisco, Swinburne University of Technology
Sharing experiences for change: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander online tertiary education
Vandana Minhas-Taneja & Chip Matthews, University of Auckland
Embedded mentoring with a focus on whānauangatanga, maanakitanga, and ako
Emily Fuller, University of Newcastle
Navigating success: Drawing on a support program for care leavers to examine and challenge ideas about success
Kirsten Reid, Victoria University of Wellington
Using focus groups to add value to evaluation of student learning programmes
Donglan Zhang & Denise McKay, University of Auckland
International postgraduate students’ and mature first-time-at-university students’ views about academic English writing support after a post-entry assessment
Michelle Broad & Valerie Cleary, Central Queensland University
Analysing the communication hub: A reflection on the successes and challenges of a project aimed at improving the experience of ANESB students at university
Astrid Gearin & Barrie Shannon, University of Newcastle
Utilising Ally Network training in addressing homophobia and transphobia in the on-campus student residence context: Experiences and lessons from Newcastle
Pearl Matahiki, University of Otago
Indigenous Māori learners’ success at University of Otago
Ken Tipene, University of Otago
Kā Rikarika a Tāne, supporting Tauira Māori in their journey
Deanna McCall, Jen Elhindi, & Michelle Lampis, University of Newcastle
Creating cultural change: Sex, safety and respect workshops as one response to sexual assault and harassment on campus
Mona Malik, Manukau Institute of Technology
Frameworks and core competencies for the practice of learning advising in contemporary tertiary education
Dr TJ Boutorwick, Victoria University of Wellington
Motivating students' ideal self through co-constructed narrative
Laura Kampel & JH Venter, University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales Mind Smart Guides: A student partnership project to develop online resources to enrich student success and wellbeing
Tessa McCredie, University of Southern Queensland
Story telling: A career development approach for working with students from diverse backgrounds
Kim Copeland, Charles Sturt University
Using narratives in institutional and cultural change
Sara Williams, Tertiary Education Commission
Ōritetanga, a tertiary education system that works for everyone: A journey to a learner focused sector
Amy Lavini, Massey University
Hear us, and protect our mana
Jane Fletcher & Charlie Devenish, Victoria University of Wellington
Purpose and positive impact: How students develop interest in preparing for their futures
Workshop - Jackie Dean, Yvonne Gaut, Lynley Soper, Petra Hass & Jo Budai, University of Otago
Student career chapters: Constructing and co-constructing the student narratives
Workshop - Jimi Bursaw, University of Queensland
Habituating side-by-side journeys: Making students as partner “just the way we do things”
Georgia Killick & Ash MacIntyre, University of Newcastle
“Let the grown-ups talk”: Allowing for challenging and meaningful dialogue about mental health within tertiary education institutions
Maddi Mitchell & Amal Abdullahi, University of Otago
Silverline: Reimagining student mental health and wellbeing conversations at the University of Otago
Jacob Waitere, University of Auckland
He waka eke noa: The journey of moving Accommodation from more than a bed and some fun events to an environment that supports positive transformations
Jo Wilkins & Siobhan Daly, Auckland University of Technology
Exploring the narratives around an emerging cohort: Students of concern
Workshop - Mike Shaw & Wiremu Tipuna, Auckland University of Technology
Increasing the adoption of te reo & tikanga Māori within Student Services and Administration at Auckland University of Technology
Workshop - Tarn Felton, Melanie Beres, Rachel Shaw, Jordan Dougherty, Callum Gilbertson, Renee Dixon, University of Otago
Addressing sexual violence on campus: Building opportunities for student growth, professional development and wellbeing
Emma Boyne, University of Western Australia
Fit for Study Lived Experience Project: Sharing stories to build a mentally healthy campus culture
Robyn Angus, La Trobe University
How do we use story telling in casework to empower students in financial difficulty and develop our best practice?
Dr Lesley Black & Susan Henderson, University of Winchester
Bridging differences: Co-creation of successful transition stories
Workshop - Penny Carlson & Aranya Changkoaprom, Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
Developing an Australian University Mental Health Framework
Kristen Sharma, Victoria University of Wellington
Partnering with refugee background students to support successful tertiary study
JH Venter, University of New South Wales
Developing a new narrative for student counselling from first engagement
Vicki McCoy, University of Adelaide
The role of triage in student counselling support
Richard Mooney, Carolyn Walker & Phil Newman, University of Otago
“The times they are a changing”: University of Otago’s new model of student mental health service provision. Hear our journey of transformation