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Code=216
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Conference Year:
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2018
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Session #:
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148(LEC)
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Title:
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Giving Students a Leg Up for a Successful First Year |
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Lead Presenter:
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Cortney Hanna-Benson |
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Date:
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October 02, 2018 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Room:
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N 122 A/B |
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Abstract:
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Institutions make efforts to ease the transition to university through orientation programs or lists of resources, but is it enough? A recent study looking at the transition experiences of undergraduate students highlighted the ineffectiveness of current orientation practices in preparing students for university (Cossy, 2014). What remains to be investigated is what can be done to aid in the transition of university students. The purpose of this presentation is to investigate the application of a discipline-specific, pre-university course ('Leg Up') and its potential use at attendees' home institutions. This presentation will introduce attendees to 'Leg Up' and provide an overview of the data collected to date. Come and see how you can add 'Leg Up' to your existing orientation practices! |
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