• Information

    Study Mentors

    Study Mentors provide academic encouragement and support for students. Their role involves helping students track their academic progress each Semester and throughout their Award. It is expected that Study Mentor would meet regularly with students.

    • Their role may include:

      • encouraging students academically;
      • helping students with academic writing skills (including proofreading) and exam preparation;
      • keeping students accountable re due dates and Unit completion;
      • helping students set and assess study goals;
      • helping students maintain priorities and study/personal/ministry/work balance;
      • communicating to the College re issues that could impact or are impacting a student's study;
      • praying with and for students regarding their study;
      • being an exam supervisor for online units or exams taken off campus.

       
      Choosing a Study Mentor

      • Degree and Graduate students may find it advantageous to have a Study Mentor with tertiary education who understands the demands of tertiary study.
      • A Study Mentor is not expected to provide intensive academic support.
      • A Study Mentor is not expected to provide specific spiritual or ministry formation guidance although may if they are also a Ministry Mentor.

      Study Mentors are:

      Highly Recommended for:

      • students starting online study (no matter when in their Award progression) ;
      • students starting full time study (no matter when in their Award progression);
      • students unfamiliar with Tertiary Study;
      • students who have experienced difficulty in their studies;
      • Diploma students;
      • NESB students and overseas students.

      *at times the Student Services team may indicate that having a study mentor is compulsory as part of your study program and progression.

       Recommended for:

      • all students

    • Who can be your mentor?

      • Student's personal choice (preferably not a family member)
      • Peer mentor (must have shown capability and competency in own study program)
      • Possibly your Pastor or a mature Christian in the church
      • Someone who has been involved in academic education or theological education is an advantage.

      Requirements of a Mentor:

      • Mentors will not receive monetary payment from Morling College. If you would like to pay your mentor, this is a private arrangement between yourself and your mentor.
      • A Mentor can regularly meet with the student, as required.
      • Mentors can contact student services if they have concerns in regards student issues.

       

    • Guidelines for Editing and Reviewing Assignments File

      We encourage students to seek support as they study. It is important, however, that all students maintain academic integrity in how they prepare and complete assignments. These Guidelines highlight appropriate levels of support that a student can ask from different people.

    • Academic Tutoring

      If you feel you require extra help with your studies, an Academic Tutor is available for new students. Please see Morling Online (Moodle) ‘Academic Support’ for more details in week 1 of Semester or Summer School.

      The academic tutor will be available to provide students with high quality academic research and writing support, and may be of support for new students experiencing anxiety regarding studying online, or studying in a tertiary setting. To contact the Academic Tutor, please email academictutor@morling.edu.au

      Students who require significantly high levels of tutoring support may be advised to personally engage the services of a private tutor, in the event that the basic tutoring available online through Morling College is not sufficient to meet the student’s needs. 

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