Inspiring Achievement in First Year University Students

The main focus of the website is for staff that work with students entering University for the first time at a first year level. It is important to acknowledge that there are a variety of other first year student experiences beyond this, such as:

  • distance or external students
  • vocational students transferring into upper year level topics
  • first year research higher degree students

If you are involved with the above groups of students and would like some support or are interested in investigating strategies for supporting these groups of students please contact the Centre for University Teaching.

Why is the first year important?

 

The following dates have been set for 2012.  All functions will be held in room 1300, Physical Science building.

13th March - 10.00 - 11.30

16th April - 2.00 - 3.30

17th May - 2.00 - 3.30

20th June - 2.00 - 3.30

23th August - 10.00 - 11.30

9th October - 10.00 - 11.30

21st November - 10.00 - 11.30

CONTACTS

Please contact the Centre for University Teaching for further information on all information related to this website and activities run through the Centre for University Teaching.

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

A Community of Practice has been established for staff who work with first year students. Established in 2009 the CoP meets monthly to explore and share ideas about how to support the diverse needs of first year students and develop curriculum that encourages them to succeed.

Ideas for the First Year Curriculum. A vodcast has been developed to support for staff wishing to develop a first year curriculum or when looking for ideas to support first year students.

Contact the Centre for University Teaching for information about meeting times and places.

Please note:
Each year a $1,000 award is offered to 10 international students who have successfully transitioned from high school in SA to Flinders.

Please assist in promoting this initiative to domestic international students for more information visit the award website http://www.flinders.edu.au/international-students/transitionaward/

 

 

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