April 2022 – Issue 4(4) - Belonging and well-being of Brandon University students during Covid-19

Findings were clustered into four themes: (1) student expectations of university; (2) shift to virtual learning; (3) impact of belonging on personal mental well-being, and (4) the Why this research is important role of faculty members. [...] Participants and the literature Restrictions implemented during the pandemic, such as the provided recommendations to support and enhance cancellation of in-person classes and the shift to online belonging. [...] How the research was conducted What the researchers found Twenty participants, all BU students from various faculties, Student expectations of the university were recruited through email and digital posters sent experience prior to the pandemic varied greatly through the Dean of Students Office and course Moodle among participants and impacted their sense of pages. [...] Leanna noted, “[when faculty members] to provide information about the impact of Brandon get to know their students … that definitely makes University’s academic research and expertise on public you feel more welcome and part of a group.” policy, social programming, and professional practice. [...] This summary is supported by the Office of Research How this research can be used Services, the Centre for Aboriginal and Rural Education The following strategies can be implemented: regular Studies, and the federally funded Research Support Fund.