Journal article
Enhancing the transition of commencing students into university: an institution-wide approach
Higher Education Research & Development, Vol.13(2), pp.185-199
2012
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.
Details
- Title
- Enhancing the transition of commencing students into university: an institution-wide approach
- Authors
- Karen J Nelson (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyJ E Smith (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyJohn A Clarke (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Higher Education Research & Development, Vol.13(2), pp.185-199
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.1080/07294360.2011.556108
- ISSN
- 0729-4360
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012. This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in Higher Education Research and Development 2012, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/07294360.2011.556108
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448873702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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