Students’ insights on the implementation of peer academic support programs at one university in South Africa

Abstract EN

The worldwide business regarding the high dropout and low throughput rates at previously disadvantaged universities in South Africa led to the institution of academic support programs.

The report examines the insights of undergraduate students regarding the execution of the supplemental instruction and speech and writing consultant programs at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa.

The findings revealed that these programs are very useful and helpful to undergraduate students, though there were some shortcomings that require the attention of the governing body of the university.

In this regards, some recommendations were provided in order to improve the implementation of these cherished programs.