d e z i m o t s e u h C T g : n s i e t i a t e i n Cr u m m o C m a g
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d e z i m o t s e u h C T g : n s i e t i a t e i n Cr u m m o C m a g r n g i o r P A Learn P M e h t f o Case Gina Scutelnicu, Hillary Knepper, Rebecca Tekula, Michelle Lang & Diana Dumitru
Objective Create graduate learning communities as a means of retaining graduate students Techniques: Engaging peer coaching Collaborating with librarians Implementing informal approaches of writing support
Engaging Peer Coaching Context: Traditional cohort - difficult to apply within MPA Limited instructors & resources Admission open every semester Alternative: Class rotation based on campus (NYC & Westchester); focus on core classes & tracks; no electives included A clear class sequence to follow Build group cohesion Class availability
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Collaborating with Librarians Fostering an environment of “open communication" has been key in meeting the research needs of the Department of Public Administration “Collaborating and seeking feedback" led me to the idea of an MPA LibGuide The end result: Public Administration MPA page: http://libguides.pace.edu/MPA “Reinforcement and follow-up" as students are directed to the page via faculty, embedded Blackboard course shells, MPA Student Blackboard Community and by librarians, the page becomes more relevant and useful.
Implementing Informal Approaches of Writing Support One on one mentoring Use of detailed rubrics Exemplary papers Peer review Peer evaluation Teamwork MPASA Support
Small Group Discussion The MPA program is experimenting with establishing learning communities at the graduate level. 1) Are learning communities useful at the graduate level? 25% of the MPA is International students from multiple countries. The MPA has a close bond with the library. 1) What ideas emerge for facilitating peer coaching in this environment? 1) In what ways have you worked with the library to promote community and scholarship among your graduate students? 2) How can we use 2) What experiences can you share regarding graduate student associations to create building community in learning communities that graduate programs? bridge the domestic/ international rift? 2) How have you engaged special support for your international students with the library?
