Enhancing the transition of commencing students into university: an institution-wide approach
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Article Title | Enhancing the transition of commencing students into university: an institution-wide approach |
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ERA Journal ID | 20348 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Nelson, K. J. (Author), Smith, J. E. (Author) and Clarke, J. A. (Author) |
Journal Title | Higher Education Research and Development |
Journal Citation | 31 (2), pp. 185-199 |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 2012 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0729-4360 |
1469-8366 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2011.556108 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07294360.2011.556108 |
Abstract | The importance of the first year experience (FYE) to success at university is well documented and supported with the transition into university regarded as crucial. While there is also support for the notion that a successful FYE should have a whole-of-institution focus and models have been proposed, many institutions still face challenges in achieving institution-wide FYE program implementation. This paper discusses the origins, theoretical and empirical bases and structure of an institution-wide approach to the FYE. It uses a case study of the Transitions In Project (TIP) at the Queensland University of Technology to illustrate how institution-wide FYE program implementation can be achieved and sustained. The TIP had four interrelated projects focusing on at-risk students, first year curriculum, learning resources and staff development. The key aim of TIP was to identify good practice and institutionalise it in a sustainable way. The degree of success in achieving this is evaluated. |
Keywords | engagement; first year experience; retention; transition |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q76qq/enhancing-the-transition-of-commencing-students-into-university-an-institution-wide-approach
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