Transcript STAR Project - Ulster University

STAR Project
Induction for Retention –
Learning through Audit
Tony Cook and Brian S. Rushton
[email protected]
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/star/resources/induction_audit.doc
The STAR Project
(Student Transition And Retention)
• Funded by FDTL4 till 2007, continuing on a consultancy basis
• Consortium of
– University of Ulster
– University of Manchester
– University of Brighton
– University of Sunderland
– Liverpool Hope University
• Identify and disseminate good practice in managing student
transition
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/star/resources/induction_audit.doc
STAR products
• Guidelines
• Web-based case studies
• Case study booklets
• Audit
• Advocacy at local and national forums
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/star/resources/induction_audit.doc
What we are going to do
• Transition and audits
• Applying an audit tool
• Learn about your practices
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/star/resources/induction_audit.doc
Managing transition
Independent, enthusiastic,
involved, communicative,
End point present, sober
Access courses
AVCEs
Living at home
Working part time
Start point
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/star/resources/induction_audit.doc
Why Audit?
• Can be applied at all levels
• Not intended as a measure
• Suggests both questions and answers
– Promotes discussion and reflection
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/star/resources/induction_audit.doc
Audit tool
• Complete the audit
– Appoint a rapporteur
– Identify good practice (5 and above)
– What is the most significant question in your
set of questions which would lead to
improvements in student retention.
• Report back
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/star/resources/induction_audit.doc