1. HSS Induction

2. Research approach
School of Law students (UG/PG): October 2016, paper-based questionnaire
School of Education (UG): November 2016, survey monkey questionnaire
HSS Faculty: March 2017, survey monkey questionnaire
172 responses in total
Survey repeated for School of Law students October 2017, survey monkey
Shirley: Notably higher return using paper-based survey (as might be expected)

3. Key Questions
What were you hoping the induction process would achieve? How far did it do this?
What did you enjoy/not enjoy about the induction?
To what extent did the induction help you to feel welcome? How could this be improved?
Did you find introductory lectures/workshops (if included) enjoyable/helpful? Which would you recommend for future students?
What social events were offered? What social events would you recommend for the future?
Linet: Expectations; Experience/Enjoyment; Welcome/Belonging; Education/Academic; Social

4. Responses: what students say they want/appreciated
Information:
Clear schedule of induction week activities
Guidance on Moodle and PIP
Know where to go if you've got problems
Information about how to use the library, particularly course-specific information
Campus tours (not rushed)
To have a clear overview of the course
Linet

5. Responses: what students say they want/appreciated
Sense of belonging and making every student feel welcome
Study skills (what do I need for this course?)
Well organised subject-related workshops, lectures and taster sessions
Get to know their lecturers and academic advisers
Make new friends and get to know other students on the course, including existing students – icebreakers, food and social events, eg, Education ‘Sports day', organised by second and third year students
Freshers fair – induction needs to be built around it, especially for students at Harcourt Hill campus
Shirley

6. Questions to consider
How to provide induction opportunities for students who enrol late (particularly affects international students) or who start in the second or third year?
How to ensure a planned programme of course specific activities, with something every day?
What programme specific social events, with lecturers, ideally food, and possibly subject societies, could be organised?
Shirley: belonging

7. Questions to consider
How could second and third years be involved in induction? One example would be including subject specific ambassadors in the introductory sessions
How to ensure clear lines of communication before and during induction week (especially when some students are unable to access their Brookes account or moodle)?
How to include ‘frequently asked questions’ in course information, for example, how to submit coursework?
How to organise induction for students on combined programmes?
Linet: particular issues