How VU Found a Student Cohort It Could Better Support

How Victoria University’s onboarding data surfaced a cohort of neurodivergent students, and what it built for them.

Thu 29 October 11am AEST 30 mins · Live on Zoom

With Rob Worrell, Joel Di Trapani and Lyndin Francis

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Rob Worrell, Student Mentor Program Coordinator at Victoria University, was looking through AchieVeU’s onboarding data when he filtered for students who identified as neurodivergent.

The result surprised him. 8.7% of registered users appeared.

Then came the second surprise. Most had not formally disclosed it elsewhere at the university.

That meant Rob had found a group of students sharing information about themselves in a context where they felt able to do so.

From there, the question became simple: What should VU do with that insight?

The response became NeuroNavi, a peer-led support space shaped by neurodivergent students.

Live webinar: How VU Found a Student Cohort It Could Better Support. Thursday 29 October, 11am AEST, 30 minutes.

What you’ll hear.

What surfaced

A cohort VU had not formally identified.

What AchieVeU’s onboarding data showed when Rob filtered for students who identified as neurodivergent.

What it became

NeuroNavi.

A peer-led support space shaped by neurodivergent students.

What Rob would tell you

Advice for surfacing less-visible student needs.

How universities can notice these needs and respond well.

Your speakers

Rob Worrell

Student Mentor Program Coordinator, Victoria University

Joel Di Trapani

Founder and CEO, Vygo

Lyndin Francis

Head of Partner Engagement, Vygo

Thursday 29 October. 11am AEST.

30 minutes. Bring your questions and invite your colleagues.

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