A Wellbeing Conversation with Continuing and Distance Education

In this episode, Carey Kilmer, Director of Continuing and Distance Education, and Mercedes Schievelbein, Enrollment and Student Success Coordinator, discuss how SDSU serves distance learners, online students, and high school dual enrollment students, ensuring they receive the same level of academic and wellbeing support as on-campus students. Learn about the virtual student union, tutoring, and academic support for remote learners, and building a sense of belonging as a distance student.   Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the services the Office of Continuing and Distance Education offers to support online and distance learners. 2. Identify strategies for time management and stress reduction tailored to distance learners. 3. Discuss how SDSU fosters a sense of belonging for online and distance learners.   Processing Questions: 1. What challenges have you faced (or do you anticipate facing) as an online or distance learner? 2. What strategies have helped you stay organized or motivated in online courses? What are some ways to manage time effectively as an online student, especially when balancing school, work, family, and other responsibilities? 3. How can you proactively engage with faculty, advisors, and peers in an online setting? 4. What steps can you take to make sure you're using SDSU's online student resources effectively?