Honors Alumni Re-Activation through Interpersonal Engagement: Lessons Learned during COVID

Autor/inn/en	Dean, Kevin W.; Jendzurski, Michael B.
Titel	Honors Alumni Re-Activation through Interpersonal Engagement: Lessons Learned during COVID
Quelle	In: Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council, 22 (2021) 2, S.27-35 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1559-0151
Schlagwörter	Honors Curriculum; Alumni; Distance Education; Electronic Learning; COVID-19; Pandemics; College Students; Interpersonal Relationship; Social Capital; Capstone Experiences; Social Networks; Pennsylvania + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Collegestudent; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Sozialkapital; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk
Abstract	The 2020-2021 academic year presented many challenges to honors educators, including their ability to support honors education as a community of opportunity in virtual learning environments. This study considers how remote learning platforms emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic illuminated previously underutilized resources, such as alumni. Authors describe programming that emphasizes opportunities for interpersonal engagement between students and alumni and maximizes potential for relationship building and communal longevity. Intersections for alumni/student virtual connection in classrooms are identified, as are co-curricular events and recruitment initiatives for prospective students. To assess impact, a survey instrument was designed according to a conceptual model of student engagement and satisfaction level and distributed to enrolled honors students. Beyond simply assessing the value students experience in the moment, researchers also evaluate how virtual experiences with alumni motivated students to attend similar events, promote such events to peers, and engage as alumni participants post-graduation. The survey provides an opportunity for students to share free responses; and subsequent content analysis of student response identifies common themes. Results reinforce current literature, suggesting that alumni participation in the curricular and co-curricular life of an honors community illustrates the value of human capital. Alumni provide a motivational force that challenges students to critically reflect on issues such as vocational discernment, networking, embracing undergraduate experiences, and resiliency. Authors conclude with ideas on future collaborations between honors alumni and students. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01