Being a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) is a key part of the role of academics and one that has immense potential in ensuring the success of our students. Effective personal academic tutoring promotes student persistence, enhances success, and helps address differential attainment. The PAT Training Programme is run by the Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP) in conjunction with many other colleagues and the November and December workshops are listed below.
Please book your place via Staffbook and visit the PAT Hub Training page
Disability and Inclusion with Anna McCann, Beth Lawson, Lawrence Pearman
21 November 14:00 – 15:30 or 23 November 12:00 – 13:30
The Student Disability and Inclusion team will discuss a variety of support mechanisms and services aimed at supporting disabled students. Alongside a presentation, this interactive session explores a range of scenarios that PATs may encounter when dealing with their students.
Managing your wellbeing as a PAT with Katie Coultas (in-person, Highfield Campus)
22 November or 28 November 09:30 – 12:00 or 14 December 13:30 – 16:00
As a personal academic tutor, it is common to hear traumatic and sensitive information about our students. This session will use case studies to look at how these interactions can have an impact on your wellbeing and give you tools to look after yourself during and after.
EDI for Personal Academic Tutors with Libby Barton, Camilla Gibson
5 December or 12 December 12:00 – 13:00
Members of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team will focus on how EDI can be translated from an abstract concept into everyday practice as a personal tutor.
Please book your place via Staffbook (type PAT in the search box)
For more details and dates of these events please visit the Personal Academic Tutoring Hub Training page.