What do we know about the experience of first year students?

What do we know about our first years? Becka Currant Head of Learner Development Unit, University of Bradford

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Recent headlines highlight issues of retention BBC news 20 Feb 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7252723.stm Yorkshire post 20 Feb 2008 http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/800m-is-wasted-in-bid.3795428.jp Is a traditional 3 year degree pathway really the most effective option for modern students? Why are students leaving?

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Bradford FYE Survey ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Integration, Support and Retention ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Integration, Support & Retention

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Develop Me! Online ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Primary objective to enable students to manage process of transition in both academic and social terms

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Future support (2008 onwards) Integrated Online Support Targeted information relevant to particular courses Bespoke interactive exercises to promote academic and social cohesion prior to arrival Generic University based information (the usual paper bumpf sent out to freshers!) Integrated support for skills development and understanding development needs Health & Safety Information Course Specific Information E- Induction Module Develop Me! Online

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What do we know about the experience of first year students?

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