Student Advising and Support Specialist

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Dave Lochtie is a highly experienced leader and practitioner in Higher Education, an established conference keynote speaker and acclaimed author/editor.

He is Chair of the UK Advising and Tutoring association (UKAT) which supports personal tutors and academic advisors across the UK, as well as Co-chair of the Association for Peer Learning and Support which promotes best practice in student-led learning. He is the Operations Manager for the Personal Learning Advisory Service at the Open University which provides targeted one-to-one support for students identified in the institution’s Access and Participation Plan.

He has worked in student services management roles at the universities of Derby and New Orleans as well as serving as a Director, Trustee and Governor of the University of Roehampton and Bournemouth University Students’ Union. He has been a keynote speaker on student support and advising at conferences in the UK, US, Oman and China.

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Publications

The Higher Education Personal Tutor’s and Advisor’s Companion’ is out now.

An excellent text which would be of great value to all involved in supporting students directly or organising and managing such support.

Kathryn McFarlane Independent Consultant

I would recommend this book to anyone involved in tutoring in higher education.

Dr Lisa Simmons Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University

It is a companion to ‘Effective Personal Tutoring in Higher Education’.

An excellent text, particularly relevant in these metrics-orientated times

Sally Brown, Emerata Professor

Speaking and Professional Development

In the short space of 45 minutes, we were taken on a journey to understand the historical aspects of personal tutoring and how this, despite the barriers, is evolving from a stand alone support service to a refined form of teaching designed to provide students with holistic support.

Gavin Knight, University of Portsmouth

The feedback on the session, both formal and informal has been overwhelmingly positive. All of our new staff members felt it was particularly beneficial to them. It was a great way to start our academic year.

Eileen Kelly, St Angela's College

Coaching and Mentoring

Level 5 Qualified Coach, with Distinction, who possesses significant experience supporting students’ and professional members of staff’s careers and personal development. Past clients have stated they do things differently, are more confident and have made achievements as a result of the support they received.

Dave is a great listener and came to sessions with energy and a receptive attitude.

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