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Social Presence Lab – Join us at SPL² to explore how you can harness the power of social presence to elevate your teaching and make a lasting impact on your students.

The goals of the Social Presence Literacy Lab are to:  

Enhance Faculty Engagement:

Our goal is to actively engage faculty members in the exploration and implementation of social presence strategies within their online teaching practices. Through workshops, consultations, and collaborative initiatives, we aim to empower educators to cultivate meaningful connections and foster interactive learning environments in the virtual classroom.

Develop a Robust Online Presence:

We strive to establish a vibrant and dynamic online presence for the Social Presence Literacy Lab, serving as a hub for resources, discussions, and collaborations in the field of social presence and online education. Through our website, social media channels, and virtual events, we aim to connect with educators university and facilitate knowledge sharing and exchange.

Facilitate Research and Scholarship:

At the Social Presence Literacy Lab, we are committed to advancing research and scholarship in the area of social presence in online education. Our goal is to foster a culture of inquiry and innovation, providing support and resources for faculty members to conduct research, publish findings, and contribute to the scholarly discourse on effective online pedagogy.

Expand Professional Development Offerings:

We recognize the importance of ongoing professional development in equipping educators with the skills and knowledge to excel in online teaching. Our goal is to expand and diversify our professional development offerings, providing workshops, training modules, and resources that address emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in social presence and online education.

For more information: https://cirt.gcu.edu/home/spl2

Leveling the Playing Field: SLIDE DECK

Presentation:

32nd National Conference on Students in Transition. Thank you to my co-authors for all the hard work and effort that has gone into this presentation and research. We are hopeful that we can help these institutions find new ways to better support underserved students.

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Title: Leveling the Playing Field: Socioeconomic Impact on Student Persistence

Abstract: A southern U.S. state ranks low in educational attainment, with high poverty and low median household income influencing postsecondary outcomes. Our planned mixed-methods study will explore low-income students’ experiences at two public universities to identify barriers to persistence. Our research aims to uncover gaps in awareness and access to scholarships, financial aid, and support services. The findings will provide insights to improve retention through targeted interventions and enhanced education on financial resources, ultimately working to level the playing field for underserved student populations.