Re-thinking Office Hours to Foster Student Connection

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Category Teaching and Learning
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Location: On-campus, ELX Sandbox, Room C122, Synchronous

Start Date: 8/31/2026

End Date: 8/31/2026

Re-thinking Office Hours to Foster Student Connection

Synopsis

Monday, August 31st, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Course Overview

Do your office hours feel more like "empty hours?” Traditional structuring and communication of office hours can create unintentional access barriers for many learners, such as those who identify as first-generation, neurodivergent, or those who have family and employment responsibilities.

In this workshop, we’ll examine the limitations of traditional office hours and explore how small learner-centred tweaks can have a big impact on getting students to show up, building rapport, and supporting their diverse needs.

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