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By implementing these tactics, the university demonstrates a commitment to the holistic well-being of its students. The comprehensive resource compilation ensures that students have access to essential information, from mental health support to practical life skills like driving and voter registration. The pamphlet and posters serve as effective tools for information dissemination, making it easy for students to find the help they need. Collaborative efforts with student societies and the career development center reinforce the importance of this initiative and ensure that every student, regardless of their background or interests, is aware of the available resources. Ultimately, this strategy aims to foster a supportive and informed campus environment, promoting the well-being and active engagement of all students. <br /> === Strategy Description: Reducing Student Loneliness through Academic Monitoring and Faculty Engagement === ==== Tactic #1: Proactive Monitoring of Academic Performance ====This first tactic focuses on monitoring student academic performance at the end of each semester, using grades as a measurable factor that may be correlated with student well-being and social connection. By analysing the grade data, students whose grades fall within the lower 20% of their cohort will be identified as potentially at risk for feelings of loneliness, isolation, or disconnection from university life. Academic struggles can often serve as early indicators of deeper challenges, such as social disengagement, personal stress, or lack of support networks, and the goal is to use academic performance as a non-intrusive, data-driven method to identify students in need of extra support. This system positions the university as an institution that actively cares for students beyond their academic performance, acknowledging the importance of mental and emotional well-being.<br /> ==== Tactic #2: Faculty-Student Engagement ====The second tactic centers on meaningful faculty-student engagement. Once students are identified through the academic monitoring system, they will be paired with a faculty mentor. This faculty member will serve as a supportive guide rather than an authority figure enforcing academic discipline. The core principle of this mentorship is care and empathy, something that we learned throughout this process. The faculty member will reach out to the student, initiating conversations to check in on their well-being, asking if they are managing their coursework and personal life well, and offering support or resources where necessary. These interactions are designed to feel non-judgmental and to avoid placing any pressure on the student regarding their academic performance. Instead, the focus will be on fostering a connection, where the student feels seen and valued as an individual. By creating this safe space, the faculty member helps reduce the student's feelings of isolation and disconnection from the university community.<br /> ==== Tactic #3: Pilot Implementation and Program Scaling ====The third tactic focuses on testing and refining the program through a pilot initiative. Initially, the program will be implemented within one year group and a single course, making it easier to manage and evaluate its effectiveness. This controlled rollout will allow the university to gather valuable data on how the program functions in practice, including how students respond to the academic monitoring, how effective faculty engagement is in reducing feelings of loneliness, and the overall impact on student well-being and retention rates. Throughout the pilot phase, the university will closely monitor outcomes and gather feedback from both students and faculty to make necessary adjustments. Evaluation criteria will include changes in student engagement, feedback on the quality of faculty-student interactions, and academic performance trends. After a successful pilot, the university will explore opportunities to expand the program to other courses and departments. Scalability will be a core focus, ensuring that as the program grows, the same level of personalised support and attention can be maintained.   <br /><!--DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS LINE -->