Massey University, New Zealand: New learning support services popular with extramural students

A raft of new services designed to meet the learning support needs of extramural students has already attracted much interest and use.
The free services include regional study and exam skills workshops, an online assignment pre-reading service, an online connection service that enables students to have real time contact with a learning support advisor, and a range of learning support resources provided on the online writing and learning link.
The new services are designed to provide a range of easily accessible, direct links between extramural students and learning support staff. They help reduce the feeling of isolation experienced by many students by providing prompt communication and support. More...