Seeking new horizons for student transition: an integrated course approach

Yann Guisard; Carole Hunter; Karl Behrendt; Rebecca Acheson; Zelma Bone; Peter Mills; Shevahn Telfser; Warwick Wheatley

Seeking new horizons for student transition: an integrated course approach

Yann Guisard, Carole Hunter, Karl Behrendt, Rebecca Acheson, Zelma Bone, Peter Mills, Shevahn Telfser, Warwick Wheatley

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The focus of this paper is to present a case study of an integrated course approach to student transition in an undergraduate agricultural business management program. Most Australian universities have an orientation week with generic andcourse specific activities to assist students in their transition to university life but very few have a 'total package' of sustained transitional support with an overnight tour, mentoring program, curriculum mapping and course design for all of the first stage subjects as just some of their strategies. The transition was planned to take place over the entire first stage of the course. A course team working collaboratively and cohesively was key to the success of this project. The approach was implemented in 2011 with formal evaluation in a preliminary stage. Early indications from academics and 2011 students are very positive and are reflected not only in academic results but in an improved student experience.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	FYHE Conference 2012
Subtitle of host publication	New Horizons
Place of Publication	Brisbane, QLD
Publisher	QUT Events
Pages	1-10
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9781921897399
Publication status	Published - 2012
Event	International First Year in Higher Education Conference - Brisbane, Australia Duration: 26 Jun 2012 → 29 Jun 2012

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Conference	International First Year in Higher Education Conference
Country/Territory	Australia
Period	26/06/12 → 29/06/12

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