There is widespread recognition that higher education institutions (HEIs) must actively
support commencing students to ensure equity in access to the opportunities afforded by …

The importance of the first year experience (FYE) to success at university has been a focus
of attention in the Australian higher education sector since the 1990s. For students a …

La Trobe University faces multiple challenges in responding to attrition and providing a
positive student experience among an increasingly diverse first-year cohort. As in many …

Two processes were trialled at an Australian regional university to support first year student
success in their studies. Upon enrolment, students 'at risk'of failing are identified through …

For many first year students, adopting the independent learning behaviours necessary for
success in tertiary education can be a challenging experience. An unclear understanding of …

This paper describes how a successful pilot project for a first-year support strategy designed
to help at risk students develop self-management and problem-solving capabilities was …

In the broadening of pathways from the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector to
the higher education (HE) sector, a critical intersection has occurred between the transition …

This Annotated Bibliography presents a summary of the literature accessed as part of the
development of a literature analysis and synopsis for the Office for Learning and Teaching …

A student's transition into higher education or a new learning environment can set the
foundation for the remainder of their study, both in perception and academic ability …

The project'Good practice for safeguarding student learning engagement in higher
education institutions' commenced in late 2010 as a Competitive Grant with funding …