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Focus Group & Online Survey Research Findings
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Data Collection 2 focus groups
8 questions 9 participants (1
male, 8 females; 17 programs of study represented)
Online survey 9 questions 73 responses
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Focus Group Themes1. Small Screen Reading2. Consistent and Frequent
Communication3. Conversational Tone4. Applicability5. Quick Visual Learning6. Reference and Storage Accessibility7. Subject Lines
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Theme #1: Small Screen Reading Advisees are mainly reading email on
phones Mobile devices w/ smaller screens make
lengthier emails seem even longer Lists or bolded topic sentences are
preferred over paragraph formatting
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Theme #2: Consistent and Frequent Communication Advisees would like to hear from advisors more
frequently (e.g., weekly to monthly, as opposed to only around important deadlines)
More communication beyond academic deadlines could include campus events and opportunities relevant to advisees’ programs of study
Some advisees worry that peers have an advantage over them due to communication inconsistencies between different advisors sharing/not sharing opportunities
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Post frequency from your advisor
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Theme #3: Conversational Tone Overall, advisees
prefer a conversational tone over a formal tone in advising communication
Conversational tones portray advisors as approachable and accessible
Formal tones can be perceived as intimidating
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What tone do your advisor’s posts take?
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Theme #4: Applicability Advisees like for advisors to send
information beyond academic advising, as long as it is perceived as applicable to them or their program of study
Tips and tricks for college success are perceived as applicable
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Theme #4: Applicability cont.
However, it’s important to send non-academic information in moderation, so that we don’t duplicate JMU informational emails
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What might prevent you from reading your advisor’s posts? Doesn’t seem to pertain to me (64.4%) Too long (37%) Info is hard to skim (layout, headings, formatting)
(26%) They post too often (8.2%)
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Which topics from your advisor are most interesting?
1.JMU dates and deadlines2.Tips for freshman year success3.Majors and minors at JMU
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Overall, what should your advisor be covering?
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Theme #5: Quick Visual Learning Both video and
written how-to instructions are perceived positively, as long as they allow for quick reference
Video tutorials should be between 2-5 min
Written instructions should include step-by-step screenshots
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Theme #6: Reference Storage and Accessibility Advisees like storing resources
and knowing they can easily access them
Canvas was perceived to be a good platform for storing resources Blogs could serve the same purpose Email is searchable, but some phone
settings limit number of days to sync (e.g., only displays last 100 days)
Advisees were overwhelmed by the amount of information received at the beginning of the year and wanted a breakdown of it
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What format does your advisor use to send you information?
Consider: How will your advisees access information you’ve previously sent after they’re switched to a new advisor?
Email Canvas+ check regularly/often+ easy to access- get a lot of emails
already- easy to swipe/trash
+ check regularly/often+ everything in one place- interferes w/ class
info- lag with messages
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Theme #7: Subject Lines Overall, advisees seemed to read
communication from their advisor simply because it was from their advisor
Subject lines that explicitly state the content/main topics of the message are preferred
Messages with attachments were reported as receiving more attention and priority with advisee concerns that attachments are important forms to be filled out
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Advice/Suggestions Be welcoming, approachable, and
encouraging Keep communication frequent and
consistent Use easy-to-read formatting
Extras: Mandatory face-to-face time Canvas “How-To” orientation session Define office hours
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