1. Dr Marin Belkina The College

2.  By 2020, 40% of 25–34 year olds should have obtained at least a bachelor level qualification  By 2020, 20% of participants in higher education should come from groups that are economically disadvantaged

3. Located in an area of: − historically low participation in higher education − economic disadvantage, and multiculturalism

4. The College provides students with a clear pathway to Western Sydney University The pathway programs are designed to provide students with the skills and the knowledge essential for university study and working life. The College has six campuses in the Western Sydney region: Bankstown Nirimba Penrith Westmead Lithgow Parramatta City

5.  University foundation studies  Diploma programs (extended, standard and fast track)  Associate Degree  English language programs  IELTS  Vocational programs

6.  Student Services Centre  First Year Experience Coordinator – my role  Learning centres (maths, English, science)  YourTutor (free online tutoring services)  Counselling  Sporting and social activities  University support services Career advice and workshops Exchange programs Student representation and participation Clubs and societies Campus Connection International student support Transcultural support: study success Counselling Service Disability Service Mental health and wellbeing information hub Chaplaincy Student Equity Student Welfare Service Financial assistance Advocacy Student Legal Service Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students Library Academic literacy workshops Skills workshops and Library roving PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) Hub for Academic Literacy and Learning (HALL) Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH) Mature age student support The Desk – skills for success

8. The majority of our students University expectations Expectations Aspirations and Confidence Level of preparedness and study skills Time management and ability to set up priorities Family support and finance ? Our students are those students who would not normally gain entry to higher education, usually with lower:

9. The data collected from the survey completed by all open access students in enrolled to The College 2015 (“Readiness Assessment” by Smart Measure software)

10. Life Factors: Time, Place, Reason, Resources, and Skills Individual Attributes: time management, procrastination, persistence, academic attributes, locus of control, and willingness to ask for help. Technical Competency: computer and internet competency Technical Knowledge/Use: Technology Usage, Technology in your Life, Personal Computer/Internet Specification

11. The data collected from the survey completed by all open access students in enrolled to The College 2015 (“Readiness Assessment” by Smart Measure software)

12. Application “you are guaranteed placement at uni” Orientation: 2 hours college discovery Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Questions??? More Questions??? Do I need to repeat???

13. Academic Skills + English and Maths Term 1 Discipline units Term 2 Discipline units Term 3 Term 4 Academic Skills + Preparator y Discipline units Term 1 Discipline units Term 2 Discipline units Term 3 Discipline units Academic Skills + Discipline units Term 1 Discipline units Term 2 4 terms diploma “extended”, free access” 3 terms diploma “standard” 2 terms diploma “fast track” Does it work as it should?

14. “Study Skills” unit zero credit points “Study Skills” unit zero credit points “Physics” unit 10 credit points Prerequisite for Electrical Fundamentals of Mechanics “Physics” unit 10 credit points Prerequisite for Electrical Fundamentals of Mechanics

15. Career advice and workshops Exchange programs Student representation and participation Clubs and societies Campus Connection International student support Transcultural support: study success Counselling Service Disability Service Mental health and wellbeing information hub Chaplaincy Student Equity Student Welfare Service Financial assistance Advocacy Student Legal Service Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students Library Academic literacy workshops Skills workshops and Library roving PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) Hub for Academic Literacy and Learning (HALL) Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH) Mature age student support The Desk – skills for success

16. “Combination of literacy and study skills workshops with one-to-one mentoring and feedback on student’s work” (Anne L et al, 2015) “Students’ understanding of what is expected and awareness of the support available to them” (Pam et al, 2007) “Incorporate personal factors with academic language content” (Phakiti A, et al, 2013) “Flexibility to select activities most suitable for student” (Jackson et al, 2013) “Relevance of the content” (Jackson et al, 2013)

17. SOME IDEAS:  Curriculum-integrated support (not easy)  More focused and targeted support services (more doesn’t mean better)  Collaboration between student support and academic team  Course flexibility  Teaching methods and styles  More promotion of student support

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