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Supporting Student Transition and Early Engagement: An Online Induction Program.

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Title: Supporting Student Transition and Early Engagement: An Online Induction Program.
Authors: Burge, Laura1 burge@deakin.edu.au
Source: Journal of the Australian & New Zealand Student Services Association. 2018, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p79-85. 7p.
Subject Terms: *Student well-being, *Classroom environment, *Higher education, Development rights transfer
Geographic Terms: Australia
Company/Entity: Deakin University
Abstract: Students face a range of serious challenges when adjusting to university life, particularly those students who are required to move away from home in order to pursue their studies. Through a study of a newly introduced online resident induction program, facilitated by Deakin Residential Services (DRS) at Deakin University, this paper draws attention to the important role of pre-arrival induction programs. Induction programs, such as the one highlighted in this paper, play an important role in enhancing student awareness and understanding of key rules and guidelines applying to behaviour, espousing integral community values, and effectively supporting the transition of residents to their new living learning environment. This paper further highlights the underlying principles transferable to other student residential communities or wider university settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Students face a range of serious challenges when adjusting to university life, particularly those students who are required to move away from home in order to pursue their studies. Through a study of a newly introduced online resident induction program, facilitated by Deakin Residential Services (DRS) at Deakin University, this paper draws attention to the important role of pre-arrival induction programs. Induction programs, such as the one highlighted in this paper, play an important role in enhancing student awareness and understanding of key rules and guidelines applying to behaviour, espousing integral community values, and effectively supporting the transition of residents to their new living learning environment. This paper further highlights the underlying principles transferable to other student residential communities or wider university settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:13202480
DOI:10.30688/janzssa.2018.10