Listen "Mentoring for Success: Exploring Personal Tutoring in Higher Education- Featuring Dave Lochtie, Founding Member (UKAT) and Senior Operations Manager (PLAS), The Open University. "
Episode Synopsis
This episode sheds light on the unique dynamics of the personal tutoring relationship, its distinct benefits, and the challenges it presents for higher education institutions (HEIs). We also capture the means by which HEIs can ensure inclusive access to personal tutoring for student success, retention, and overall well-being in higher education.
Dave Lochtie is a Senior Operations Manager for the Personal Learning Advisory Service at the Open University which provides targeted one-to-one support for student populations identified in the institution’s Access and Participation Plan. He is Co-Chair of the Association for Peer Learning and Support which promotes best practice in student-led learning and was a founding member of the UK Advising and Tutoring association (UKAT) which supports personal tutors and academic advisors across the UK. Dave is a qualified teacher, co-author of Effective Personal Tutoring in Higher Education and co-editor of The Higher Education Personal Tutor’s and Advisor’s Companion. He has worked in student services management roles at the University of Derby and University of New Orleans as well as serving as an elected Director, Trustee and Governor of the University of Roehampton and Bournemouth University Students’ Union. Dave is passionate about student voice, equality, support and success.
Dave Lochtie is a Senior Operations Manager for the Personal Learning Advisory Service at the Open University which provides targeted one-to-one support for student populations identified in the institution’s Access and Participation Plan. He is Co-Chair of the Association for Peer Learning and Support which promotes best practice in student-led learning and was a founding member of the UK Advising and Tutoring association (UKAT) which supports personal tutors and academic advisors across the UK. Dave is a qualified teacher, co-author of Effective Personal Tutoring in Higher Education and co-editor of The Higher Education Personal Tutor’s and Advisor’s Companion. He has worked in student services management roles at the University of Derby and University of New Orleans as well as serving as an elected Director, Trustee and Governor of the University of Roehampton and Bournemouth University Students’ Union. Dave is passionate about student voice, equality, support and success.
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