Retention activity. LTUC already has a number of support mechanisms in place to promote student retention and successful outcomes, which it intends to maintain. Examples include a student support centre offering facilities such as counselling and financial advice, a careers advice service, an employer partnership office, and a robust system of progress tutors. In terms of non-continuation and outcome measures, however, LTUC continues to slightly under-perform against its benchmarks, and the institution will therefore be placing more emphasis on this area. The institution intends to enhance this activity in the following ways: A integrated and seamless total student-lifecycle / IAG approach o LTUC recognises that successful retention requires a fully co-ordinated and comprehensive approach, considering the entire student journey from pre- application to graduation. LTUC is actively reviewing software options to allow it to capture relevant data about students who apply and register with the institution (e.g. SEC profile, if a cared-for young person, first generation into HE), and then track their progress throughout their study programme. As a result “at risk” students would be identified early, and a proactive and tailored support plan put in place. Specialised academic support for WP students o LTUC will actively review its current system of academic support to ensure this fully meets the needs of students from under-represented groups. One aspect of this review will be the duration of the relationship between student and staff member, and the option of extending this beyond the study programme duration, commencing pre-application (e.g. summer school) through to post graduation. Peer support o Fellow students can provide a very effective support network, and LTUC will review ways in which this can be improved by working and consulting with current students and the Students‟ Union. This could include setting up mentoring arrangements, as well as forming interest and concern groups. Student representation o LTUC recognises the value of students‟ input and feedback about all aspects of their experience at the institution. Therefore LTUC will continue to proactively elicit feedback from the student body via mechanisms such as focus groups, polls and forums. It commits to responding to comments and feedback in an action-orientated manner to xxxxxx on-going improvements. Expectation management o It is crucial that students considering HE have a clear idea of what their student exp...
Retention activity. 8.1. Leeds Trinity University already has a number of support mechanisms in place to promote student retention and successful outcomes, which it intends to maintain and develop. Examples include a student support centre offering facilities such as counselling and financial advice, an Employability and Careers service, including an employer partnership office, and a robust system of progress tutors.
