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Contact Officer | Dean of Studies, Office of Teaching Quality |
Approval Date | 16/03/2007 |
Approval Authority | University Academic Board |
Date of Next Review | 01/12/2007 |
Modification History
In line with QUT's vision and goals (see A/2.1 ), a key aim is to support all commencing students to adjust successfully to study at QUT by providing a strong transition experience -academically, socially and administratively - according to their varied needs.
QUT is aware of the significant transitional challenges facing first year students and acknowledges the diversity and changing social and educational needs and aspirations of its entering cohorts. QUT believes that a positive and involving First Year Experience (FYE), which connects new learners with their teachers and peers in a community committed to learning, provides the critical foundation for transition to later years' learning success and career attainment and enhances student satisfaction, course experience and retention.
At QUT, the FYE and successful transition of our students is everybody’s responsibility. QUT focuses on providing the best possible experience for new students in an environment where they are supported to take responsibility for their own learning, and to embrace an active role in succeeding to their full potential (academically and personally) as new learners in our University.
Therefore QUT will deliver a comprehensive, integrated and coordinated approach to the FYE that:
- is mediated through intentionally designed curricula and co-curricula;
- is facilitated by a quality learning environment and good teaching and support;
- is promoted and supported by all academic and professional staff interactions with students, where staff are developed, valued and rewarded for their FYE-focused perspective and partnerships;
- fosters easy access to services and programs that aid academic and social orientation, integration, and support;
- is appropriate to QUT's culture and creates a sense of belonging;
- is scholarly, evidence-based and enhanced by regular evaluation; and
- is given a high priority by the University to ensure that the conditions that promote successful student transitions are appropriately resourced and are sustainable over time.
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Modification History
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Sections |
Source |
Details |
16.03.07 |
C/1.5 |
University Academic Board |
New policy (endorsed by Teaching and Learning Committee 27.02.07) |
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