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Journal of Student Affairs in Africa
ISSN 2311-1771 · Journal of Student Affairs in Africa · 359 artikel di indeks
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Relational experiences of meaning making as a pathway to academic adjustment among African international university students in South Africa
Relationships constitute a core aspect of psychological wellbeing models. More so, research from different sociocultural contexts has shown that relational experiences provide a form and shape for an individual’s worldview. By applying meaning-making models, this study aimed to explore relational…
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Successful adaptation to higher education: The role of resilience and wellbeing in first-year students’ experiences
The first year of university marks a period of rapid and often challenging adjustments for young and developing individuals as they adapt to student life. Although this phase has proven to yield positive experiences for some students, resulting in personal and professional growth, it is also…
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Leadership dynamics and the use of ICT in the 2015 #FeesMustFallprotests: A comparative analysis of the #WitsFeesMustFall and #UPrising movements
The #FeesMustFall movement is often portrayed as having been a singular movement. However, drawing on participant observation, in-depth interviews, online sources and documents, this article undertakes a comparative analysis between two #FeesMustFall formations: #WitsFeesMustFall at the University…
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Navigating identity and adaptation: International student adjustment and success at the University of Namibia
This study examined the cognitive orientation of international students at the University of Namibia main campus in Windhoek, focusing on cultural identity, cultural adaptation and adaptation to university life. Guided by Bandura’s Social Learning Theory and the conceptual model of international…
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Predictors of student mental health and academic competence
Promoting tertiary students’ academic success and mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical issue in education. In an effort to develop strategies to promote student success and mental health, an existing dataset was re-analysed to identify predictors of student academic competence and…
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Impact of homeowner behaviours on the academic performance of university students: The case of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana
The demand for housing among university students has increased in proportion to the global surge in university enrolment. Students heavily depend on private housing alternatives since university-provided housing facilities cannot accommodate the increasing student population. There is a lack of…
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From primary agents to corporate actors: A morphogenetic analysis of student becoming through a university residential education and support programme during the COVID-19 pandemic
This article explores how the educational becoming of first-generation students was catalysed through their participation in a residential education and support programme (RESP) at Stellenbosch University during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on Margaret Archer’s morphogenetic theory, the article…
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Postgraduate retention strategies at higher education institutions: A systematic review
Postgraduate retention is key for ensuring postgraduate success and the capacitation of the higher education sector. Retention is a complex and multifaceted issue, requiring interventions at various levels and stages in the postgraduate lifecycle. A systematic review was conducted to synthesise…
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Retrospective analysis of selection tools in the School of Therapeutic Sciences at a leading South African university
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand uses the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the National Benchmark Test (NBT) to select and place students for academic programmes. The NBT assesses students’ skills in three domains: (1) mathematics, (2) academic literacy…
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Prescriptive or developmental advising? A situational approach to first-year students in a mathematics course at a South African university
Owing to the history of South Africa, the challenges associated with new students entering institutions of higher learning each year are well established in the academic discourse and civil society circles. The quality of mathematics education is a particular cause for concern. South Africa…
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Early success indicators at a South African university: A data-centric approach to understanding and promoting student success behaviours
Over the past two decades, the field of analytics for student success has evolved significantly, especially with the emergence of learning analytics as a formal research domain, pioneered by Siemens and colleagues in 2013. However, the use of data to inform decision-making concerning planning…
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The professionalisation of academic advising practices in South Africa: A competency framework for professional academic advisors
Owing to the high attrition rates faced by South African higher education institutions, academic advising has become a crucial strategy for enhancing student success and retention. Institutions committed to improving student learning, persistence and graduation must ensure that academic advisors…
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Developing advising pedagogy through self-study: An innovative approach to professional growth
In this study, we explored the potential of self-study methodology in facilitating academic advisor professional growth. Despite its extensive use in teacher education, to our knowledge, self-study is yet to be applied to academic advising. An academic advisor documented her advising experiences…
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Enhancing student engagement support through advising learning communities: A multi-campus experience
Student engagement includes both the actions of students and the practices of institutions. Learning communities (LCs) are educational programmes that combine both curricular and co-curricular experiences for students and serve as a way to increase participation in high-impact practices to boost…
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Advancing the profession of academic advising for impactful practice
The Academic Advising Professional Development (AAPD) short learning programme is the only intervention that currently contributes to the professionalisation of academic advising in South Africa. To effectively and efficiently support student growth, development, and success, academic advisors need…
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Embedding equity-centred, proactive academic advising in first-year orientation: A case study of the College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal
The transition from high school to university presents significant challenges, particularly for students from historically marginalised communities and under-resourced schools, heightening risks of attrition and delayed progression. This affirms the value of integrated, intentional, equity-focused…