The document outlines the history and development of the University College of Estate Management, starting from its founding in 1919 and its transition to a fully online education model with over 4,000 international students. It highlights the challenges and opportunities in enhancing student and tutor engagement through innovative resources and training. The future plans include improving induction module design, utilizing e-library resources, and fostering better tutor-student relationships.

1. © University College of Estate Management 2018
Reaching the Students
LibTeachMeet – Whenever, Wherever: Information
Literacy Online
19th July 2018
Karen Ullman
Online Learning Resource Coordinator

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History
• 1919 Founded as a college dealing exclusively with estate
management and related subjects by Sir William Wells
• 1922 Granted the Royal Charter
• 1967 became associated with University of Reading
• 1998 His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales becomes Patron of the
College
• 2013 Degree awarding powers granted
• 2015 Achieved University College status
• 2016 Left the University of Reading campus

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• International – over 4,000 students in more than100 countries
• 100% On-line education
• Tutor owned modules
• Push of information
Challenges
Opportunities
• Extra Staff
• Access to all modules
• New module design
• Pull of queries

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Opportunities
Increasing Student Engagement
Twitter
Creating new video resources
Reading all forum posts
Having a voice in module design
Library Webinars
Increasing Tutor Engagement
Posting to tutor forums
Messaging tutors
Tutor training

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Success!!

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Success!!

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Success!!

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FUTURE
• Work on Induction module design
• Work on module development - building in use of the e-Library across
all modules.
• Engaging with students via webinars.
• Build better relationships with tutors and initiate training in best practice