CASE STUDY:

Vygo improves the confidence and sense of belonging in first-year students at RMIT

RMIT University added two first-year mentoring programs to their Vygo platform at the start of the 2021 Academic year. Through the Vygo platform, RMIT University students are able to find 24/7 accessible peer support. Find out how the institution was able to develop confidence and a strong sense of belonging in this case study.

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About the Study

At the commencement of the 2021 Australian academic year, RMIT University added two first-year mentoring programs to their Vygo platform: Business First Year and Engineering First Year. The goal of these programs was to streamline support to better serve students in an online learning environment. By utilising a contemporary and globally accessible platform, the students’ support journey is driven by them – giving them access to peer mentors 24/7.

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115

Sessions completed

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63%

Improved sense of belonging

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97.5%

Improved confidence

Vygo, 2021