In search of the key factors that influence student success at university

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Burton, Lorelle J. and Dowling, David. 2005. "In search of the key factors that influence student success at university." Brew, Angela and Asmar, Christine (ed.) 28th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference (HERDSA 2005). Sydney, Australia 03 - 06 Jul 2005 Sydney, Australia.
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In search of the key factors that influence student success at university

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AuthorsBurton, Lorelle J. (Author) and Dowling, David (Author)
EditorsBrew, Angela and Asmar, Christine
Journal or Proceedings TitleProceedings of the 28th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference (HERDSA 2005)
Number of Pages11
Year2005
Place of PublicationSydney, Australia
ISBN0908557620
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttp://www.herdsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/conference/2005/papers/burton.pdf
Conference/Event28th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference (HERDSA 2005)
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28th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference (HERDSA 2005)
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Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference
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In person
Event Date
03 to end of 06 Jul 2005
Event Location
Sydney, Australia
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This paper describes the results of the first stage of a longitudinal research project being undertaken at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) to identify the key predictors of academic success. By identifying the individual and sociocultural factors that influence how
individual students perform, educators are in a better position to make changes to the teaching and learning environments so that future commencing students can achieve a smoother and more successful transition to university. The research team used a battery of tests to gather a wide variety of data about students in the on-campus offer of a first year engineering course. The data was analysed to gain an understanding of the diversity of the students in the cohort and to identify the significant factors that influenced their success in their first year of study at USQ. The results indicated that Queensland Tertiary admission centre rank significantly predicted academic success and, interestingly, the Extroversion personality trait also proved to be important. The implications of these findings are discussed.

Keywordstransition, learning profiles, academic achievement
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390402. Education assessment and evaluation
520102. Educational psychology
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Engineering technician students: do they understand their future role?
Dowling, David and Godfrey, Elizabeth. 2011. "Engineering technician students: do they understand their future role? " Al-Abdeli, Yasir M. and Lindsay, Euan (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2011). Fremantle, Australia 05 - 07 Dec 2011 Canberra, Australia.
Developing an inclusive stakeholder consultation process: a case study
Dowling, David, Hadgraft, Roger and Lamborn, Julia. 2011. "Developing an inclusive stakeholder consultation process: a case study." Al-Abdeli, Yasir M. and Lindsay, Euan (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2011). Fremantle, Australia 05 - 07 Dec 2011 Canberra, Australia.
A study of VET advanced diploma and HE associate degree programs in engineering
Dowling, David. 2011. "A study of VET advanced diploma and HE associate degree programs in engineering ." NCVER 2011: 20th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference: No Frills . Coffs Harbour, Australia 13 - 15 Jul 2011 Adelaide, South Australia.
The relationships between personality, learning approaches, career decision making and academic success: a longitudinal approach
Burton, Lorelle J. and Denaro, Dominique. 2011. "The relationships between personality, learning approaches, career decision making and academic success: a longitudinal approach." Byrne, Don (ed.) 46th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2011. Canberra, Australia 04 - 08 Oct 2011 Melbourne, Australia.
Employer perspectives on engineering technician education in Australia
Dowling, David. 2011. "Employer perspectives on engineering technician education in Australia." Al-Abdeli, Yasir M. and Lindsay, Euan (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2011). Fremantle, Australia 05 - 07 Dec 2011 Canberra, Australia.
A review of engineering technician education in Australia: programs, pathways and perspectives
Dowling, David. 2011. "A review of engineering technician education in Australia: programs, pathways and perspectives ." ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition (ASEE 2011): Your Passport to Engineering Education . Vancouver, Canada 26 - 29 Jun 2011 Washington, D.C. United States.
Managing student diversity in the Master of Engineering Practice program: by design
Dowling, D. G.. 2011. "Managing student diversity in the Master of Engineering Practice program: by design." Australasian Journal of Engineering Education. 17 (1), pp. 27-37.
A systematic consultation process to define graduate outcomes for engineering disciplines
Dowling, David G. and Hadgraft, Roger G.. 2011. "A systematic consultation process to define graduate outcomes for engineering disciplines." Hernandez, Wilmar (ed.) Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES 2011) . Madrid, Spain 04 - 07 Oct 2011 Madrid, Spain.
A conceptual framework for the development of engineering courses
Faulconbridge, Robert Ian and Dowling, David. 2009. "A conceptual framework for the development of engineering courses." Kestell, Colin, Grainger, Steven and Cheung, John (ed.) 20th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association of Engineering Education (AAEE 2009). Adelaide, Australia 06 - 09 Dec 2009 Canberra, Australia.
The relationships between personality, approaches to learning, and academic success in first-year psychology distance education students
Burton, Lorelle J. and Nelson, Louise. 2006. "The relationships between personality, approaches to learning, and academic success in first-year psychology distance education students." Bunker, Alison and Vardi, Iris (ed.) 29th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference (HERDSA 2006). Perth, Australia 10 - 12 Jul 2006 Western Australia.
Examining the relation between visual imagery and spatial ability tests
Burton, Lorelle J.. 2003. "Examining the relation between visual imagery and spatial ability tests." International Journal of Testing. 3 (3), pp. 277-291. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327574IJT0303_6
Individual differences in age and self-efficacy in the unemployed
Albion, Majella J., Fernie, Karen M. and Burton, Lorelle J.. 2005. "Individual differences in age and self-efficacy in the unemployed." Australian Journal of Psychology. 57 (1), pp. 11-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530412331283417
Distance education for New Zealand technician surveyors: a review of the options
Dowling, David and Taylor, Robert. 2004. "Distance education for New Zealand technician surveyors: a review of the options." 4th Trans Tasman Surveyors Conference. Auckland, New Zealand 13 - 16 Oct 2005 Auckland, New Zealand.
In search of factors that influence academic success: a comparison between on-campus and distance students
Burton, Lorelle and Dowling, David. 2010. "In search of factors that influence academic success: a comparison between on-campus and distance students." Gardner, Anne and Jolly, Lesley (ed.) 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association of Engineering Education (AAEE 2010). Sydney, Australia 05 - 08 Dec 2010 Sydney, Australia.
Crossing over: strategies for supporting the training and development of international teachers
Brown, Alice, Dashwood, Ann, Lawrence, Jill and Burton, Lorelle. 2010. "Crossing over: strategies for supporting the training and development of international teachers." The International Journal of Learning. 17 (4), pp. 321-333. https://doi.org/10.18848/1447-9494/cgp/v17i04/46984
An associate deans' community of practice: rising to the local leadership challenge to enhance learning and teaching quality
Noble, Karen, Lawrence, Jill, Burton, Lorelle J., Summers, Jane and Gibbings, Peter. 2011. "An associate deans' community of practice: rising to the local leadership challenge to enhance learning and teaching quality." DE Quarterly. 7.
A review of three approaches to determining students' capabilities for studying engineering
Burton, Lorelle J., Dowling, David G., Kavanagh, Lydia and Aubrey, Tim. 2011. "A review of three approaches to determining students' capabilities for studying engineering." Al-Abdeli, Yasir M. and Lindsay, Euan (ed.) 22nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2011). Fremantle, Australia 05 - 07 Dec 2011 Canberra, Australia.
The career aspirations and other characteristics of Australian para-professional engineering students
Dowling, David. 2010. "The career aspirations and other characteristics of Australian para-professional engineering students." Gardner, Anne and Jolly, Lesley (ed.) 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association of Engineering Education (AAEE 2010). Sydney, Australia 05 - 08 Dec 2010 Sydney, Australia.
A review of para-professional engineering education in Australia: exploring the VET-HE divide
Dowling, David. 2010. "A review of para-professional engineering education in Australia: exploring the VET-HE divide." Gardner, Anne and Jolly, Lesley (ed.) 21st Annual Conference for the Australasian Association of Engineering Education (AAEE 2010). Sydney, Australia 05 - 08 Dec 2010 Sydney, Australia.
Systems approach to engineering education design
Faulconbridge, Robert Ian and Dowling, David. 2010. "Systems approach to engineering education design." 2010 Systems Engineering/Test and Evaluation Conference (SETE 2010). Adelaide, Australia 03 - 06 May 2010 Adelaide, Australia.
The effects of gender on the success of a cohort of engineering students
Burton, Lorelle J. and Dowling, David G.. 2010. "The effects of gender on the success of a cohort of engineering students." Willis, E. (ed.) Engineering Education Conference (EE 2010): Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers . Birmingham, United Kingdom 06 - 08 Jul 2010 Loughborough, United Kingdom.
The career aspirations of associate degree students: implications for engineering educators and the profession
Dowling, David. 2010. "The career aspirations of associate degree students: implications for engineering educators and the profession." Willis, E. (ed.) Engineering Education Conference (EE 2010): Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers . Birmingham, United Kingdom 06 - 08 Jul 2010 Loughborough, United Kingdom.
Identifying the key factors that impact on rural and remote students’ participation in higher education at USQ
Hossain, Delwar, Burton, Lorelle J., Lawrence, Jill and Gorman, Don. 2010. Identifying the key factors that impact on rural and remote students’ participation in higher education at USQ. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.
Psychology: Australian and New Zealand, 2nd ed.
Burton, Lorelle J., Westen, Drew and Kowalski, Robin. 2009. Psychology: Australian and New Zealand, 2nd ed. Milton, Queensland, Australia. John Wiley & Sons.
The relationships between personal resources, proactive coping, personal outcomes and academic success in first year students
Burton, Lorelle J. and Nelson, Louise. 2010. "The relationships between personal resources, proactive coping, personal outcomes and academic success in first year students." Mrowinski, Vicky, Kyrios, Michael and Voudouris, Nicholas (ed.) 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP 2010). Melbourne, Australia 11 - 16 Jul 2010 Melbourne, Australia.
Key factors that influence engineering students' academic success: a longitudinal study
Burton, Lorelle J. and Dowling, David G.. 2009. "Key factors that influence engineering students' academic success: a longitudinal study." Mann, Llewellyn and Hadgraft, Roger (ed.) Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES 2009) . Cairns, Australia 20 - 23 Jul 2009 Melbourne, Australia.
A study of the understanding of knowledge and learning of a cohort of mature age students
Dowling, David G. and Burton, Lorelle J.. 2009. "A study of the understanding of knowledge and learning of a cohort of mature age students." Mann, Llewellyn and Hadgraft, Roger (ed.) Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES 2009) . Cairns, Australia 20 - 23 Jul 2009 Melbourne, Australia.
Student perspectives on scholarship: a contemporary issue in higher education
Dashwood, Ann, Lawrence, Jill, Burton, Lorelle and Brown, Alice. 2009. "Student perspectives on scholarship: a contemporary issue in higher education." International Journal of Arts and Sciences. 3 (5), pp. 64-79.
Kinesthetic imagery: does it exist and how can we measure it?
Dun, Kristine and Burton, Lorelle. 2005. "Kinesthetic imagery: does it exist and how can we measure it?" Morris, Tony, Terry, Peter C., Gordon, Sandy, Hanrahan, Stephanie, Ievleva, Lydia and Kolt, Gregory (ed.) ISSP 11th World Congress of Sport Psychology: Promoting Health and Performance for Life. Sydney, Australia 15 - 19 Aug 2005 United States.
The relationships between learning approaches, personality and academic success: school leavers versus nonschool leavers
Burton, Lorelle J. and Ropolo, Liria. 2008. "The relationships between learning approaches, personality and academic success: school leavers versus nonschool leavers." Voudouris, Nicholas and Mrowinski, Vicky (ed.) 43rd Annual Australian Psychological Society Conference (APS 2008): Psychology Leading Change. Hobart, Australia 23 - 27 Sep 2008 Melbourne, Australia.
Examining the factors that predict use of internet communications technology tools by first-year psychology students
Burton, Lorelle J. and Johnson, Ann M.. 2006. "Examining the factors that predict use of internet communications technology tools by first-year psychology students." Katsikitis, Mary (ed.) Psychology Bridging the Tasman: Science, Culture and Practice 2006. Auckland, New Zealand 26 - 30 Sep 2006 Melbourne, Australia.
Developing a teaching portfolio to showcase your teaching ability
Burton, Lorelle J.. 2006. "Developing a teaching portfolio to showcase your teaching ability." Katsikitis, Mary (ed.) Psychology Bridging the Tasman: Science, Culture and Practice 2006. Auckland, New Zealand 26 - 30 Sep 2006 Melbourne, Australia.
Engineering your future: an Australasian guide
Dowling, David, Carew, Anna and Hadgraft, Roger. 2010. Engineering your future: an Australasian guide. Brisbane, Australia. John Wiley & Sons.
Promoting learning in first year psychology students
Burton, Lorelle J.. 2005. "Promoting learning in first year psychology students." Katsikitis, Mary (ed.) 40th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2005. Melbourne, Australia 28 Sep - 02 Oct 2005 Melbourne, Australia.
Assessment of prior workplace learning: a case study
Dowling, David. 2009. "Assessment of prior workplace learning: a case study." 16th World Conference on Cooperative Education and Work Integrated Learning: An International Dialogue in Vancouver. Vancouver, Canada 23 - 26 Jun 2009 Vancouver, Canada.
The relationships between personality, learning approaches, satisfaction with student support services, and academic success
Burton, Lorelle J., Ballantine, Roslyn A. and McIlveen, Peter F.. 2009. "The relationships between personality, learning approaches, satisfaction with student support services, and academic success." Voudouris, Nicholas and Mrowinski, Vicky (ed.) 44th Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference (APS 2009). Darwin, Australia 30 Sep - 04 Oct 2009 Melbourne, Australia.
Using graduate attributes as a curriculum design tool
Dowling, D. G.. 2009. "Using graduate attributes as a curriculum design tool." van den Bogaard, Maartje, de Graaff, Erik and Saunders-Smits, Gillian (ed.) 37th European Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference SEFI 2009): Attracting Young People to Engineering . Rotterdam, Netherlands 01 - 04 Jul 2009 Brussels, Belgium.
Learning approaches, personality and concepts of knowledge of first-year students: mature-age versus school leaver
Burton, Lorelle J., Taylor, Janet A., Dowling, David G. and Lawrence, Jill. 2009. "Learning approaches, personality and concepts of knowledge of first-year students: mature-age versus school leaver." Studies in Learning Evaluation Innovation and Development. 6 (1), pp. 65-81.
Transnational pedagogy from policy to practice: beginnings of the journey
Dashwood, Ann, Lawrence, Jill, Brown, Alice and Burton, Lorelle J.. 2008. "Transnational pedagogy from policy to practice: beginnings of the journey." International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning. 4 (3), pp. 97-110.
The relationship among conceptions of knowledge, approaches to learning, personality, and academic success
Burton, Lorelle J. and Sztaroszta, J.. 2007. "The relationship among conceptions of knowledge, approaches to learning, personality, and academic success." Moore, Kate (ed.) 42nd Australian Psychological Society Annual Conference 2007. Brisbane, Australia 25 - 29 Sep 2007 Melbourne, Australia.
Psychology: Australian and New Zealand Edition
Westen, Drew, Burton, Lorelle J. and Kowalski, Robin. 2006. Psychology: Australian and New Zealand Edition. Milton, Australia. John Wiley & Sons.
Individual differences and self-efficacy in the unemployed
Albion, M. J., Fernie, K. M. and Burton, L. J.. 2003. "Individual differences and self-efficacy in the unemployed." Reddy, P., Langan-Fox, J. and Code, S. (ed.) 5th Australian Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference 2003: Advancing Creative Solutions in Science and Practice. Melbourne, Australia 26 - 29 Jun 2003 Melbourne, Australia.
The end of the pipeline: profiling commencing students to ease their transition into an engineering school
Dowling, David and Burton, Lorelle J.. 2005. "The end of the pipeline: profiling commencing students to ease their transition into an engineering school." Radcliffe, David and Humphries, Josh (ed.) 4th ASEE/AaeE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education. Sydney, Australia 26 - 29 Sep 2005 Brisbane, Australia.
Designing a competency based program to facilitate the progression of experienced engineering technologists to professional engineer status
Dowling, David. 2006. "Designing a competency based program to facilitate the progression of experienced engineering technologists to professional engineer status ." European Journal of Engineering Education. 31 (1), pp. 95-107. https://doi.org/10.1080/03043790500429542
A comparison of measures of preferred processing style: method or trait variance?
Fogarty, Gerard J. and Burton, Lorelle J.. 1996. "A comparison of measures of preferred processing style: method or trait variance?" Journal of Mental Imagery. 20 (3-4), pp. 87-112.
The factor structure of visual imagery and spatial abilities
Burton, Lorelle J. and Fogarty, Gerard J.. 2003. "The factor structure of visual imagery and spatial abilities." Intelligence. 31 (3), pp. 289-318.
Understanding student diversity and the factors that influence academic success: a preliminary study
Burton, Lorelle J., Dowling, David, Dorman, Marilyn and Brodie, Lyn. 2005. "Understanding student diversity and the factors that influence academic success: a preliminary study." McInerey, Dennis M. and Van Etten, Shawn (ed.) Focus on curriculum. Greenwich, Connecticut, United States. Information Age Publishing. pp. 275-298
Studying engineering by distance education: an Australian case study
Dowling, David. 2004. "Studying engineering by distance education: an Australian case study." Engineering Education 2004 (EE2004). Wolverhampton, United Kingdom 07 - 09 Jun 2004 Wolverhampton.
Inducting new academic staff into a flexible education environment
Dowling, David. 2003. "Inducting new academic staff into a flexible education environment." Brown, Alison (ed.) 14th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2003). Melbourne, Australia 29 Sep - 01 Oct 2003 Melbourne, Australia.
An assessment paradox: striving for best practice in an environment of increasing constraints
Walkington, Jackie and Dowling, David. 2002. "An assessment paradox: striving for best practice in an environment of increasing constraints." Shankar, K. and Burrowes, G. (ed.) 13th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2002). Canberra, Australia 30 Sep - 03 Oct 2002 Canberra, Australia.