Role Description
Academic Excellence Ambassadors are dedicated to fostering an environment of academic rigor and support among the student body. They assist peers in achieving academic goals, provide resources for academic improvement, and celebrate academic achievements. Their role is crucial in motivating students, facilitating peer tutoring sessions, and organizing workshops on study skills and academic strategies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual peer tutoring sessions in areas of expertise.
- Organize and lead online workshops on study skills, time management, research techniques, and exam preparation.
- Develop and share academic resources, such as study guides, tips for online learning, and research tools.
- Recognize and celebrate student academic achievements through virtual events or features on digital platforms.
- Serve as a liaison between students and faculty to relay feedback and suggestions for academic improvement.
Expected Behaviors
- Proactive Engagement: Actively reach out to students to offer academic support and resources.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with faculty and other student support services to enhance academic support programs.
- Inclusivity: Ensure that academic support initiatives are accessible and beneficial to a diverse student body.
- Integrity: Uphold and promote academic integrity and ethics in all activities.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on best practices in online learning and peer tutoring.
Performance Metrics
- Peer Tutoring Impact
- Number of tutoring sessions conducted and attendance rates.
- Improvement in tutees’ academic performance, as indicated by grades or self-assessments.
- Tutee feedback on the effectiveness and clarity of tutoring support.
- Workshop and Seminar Participation
- Number of academic workshops or seminars organized.
- Participant engagement and feedback on the usefulness of the content.
- Post-event assessment of participants’ skill improvement or application of learned techniques.
- Resource Development and Utilization
- Variety and quality of academic resources created and shared with students.
- Usage statistics and student feedback on the helpfulness of resources.
- Updates and revisions made to resources based on student needs and feedback.
- Academic Achievement Recognition
- Initiatives taken to recognize and celebrate academic achievements within the student community.
- Participation in and feedback on academic recognition events or features.
- Impact on student motivation and academic community morale.
- Faculty and Administrative Collaboration
- Examples of effective collaboration with faculty to enhance academic support or address student needs.
- Feedback from faculty and administration on the ambassador’s contributions to academic excellence initiatives.
Evaluation Frequency
- Formal evaluations should be scheduled bi-annually or at the end of each academic term to assess the ambassadors’ contributions to academic support and excellence.
- Informal check-ins and feedback sessions should occur regularly to provide ongoing guidance and identify areas for improvement.
This rubric is designed to guide the selection and evaluation of Academic Excellence Ambassadors, ensuring they effectively contribute to the academic success and enrichment of the student community in an online learning environment. Adjustments to the rubric may be needed based on program-specific goals and student feedback.