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Enhancing student success and retention: an institution-wide strategy for peer programs
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Enhancing student success and retention: an institution-wide strategy for peer programs

Victoria Jane Menzies and Karen J Nelson
Proceedings of the 15th International First Year in Higher Education Conference, pp.1-5
International First Year in Higher Education (FYHE) Conference: New Horizons, 15th (Brisbane, Australia, 26-Jun-2012–29-Jun-2012)
Queensland University of Technology
2012
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Curriculum and Pedagogy Other Education peer learning inclusivity participation sense of belonging student identity HERN
Higher Education's widening participation agenda prioritises improving access to university for low-SES students. Parallel with these ambitious national participation targets, is the challenge for universities to significantly improve student retention rates; hence, the need to implement strategies aimed to improve the quality of the student learning experience and build a 'sense of belonging'. Within the framework of the First Year Experience Program, Queensland University of Technology has embarked on establishing a whole-of-institution model for peer programs that aims to: 1) improve the student learning experience and outcomes; and, 2) establish quality assured and sustainable programs. This paper reports on the maturation university-wide peer program strategy and considers the challenges of implementing, evaluating and resourcing a sustainable and inclusive approach to peer programs.

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