Common use of Student retention and success Clause in Contracts

Student retention and success. 4.3.1 Significant support for student retention is funded through the current widening participation allocation, and we do not plan for a major investment from the additional access funding during its first year of operation. However, the University College has evidence that students from lowest income households benefit from direct financial support for their Final Major Project at Level 6 which is addressed in a package of financial support for this group, as described at paragraph 4.3.4 below. 4.3.2 The University College employs a Senior Progression Officer whose role includes monitoring student retention and progression, and identifying potential areas for improvement for non-traditional groups. This work will continue. 4.3.3 We are also mindful of the importance of progression in the creative industries post- graduation for non-traditional students. To strengthen and consolidate opportunities which can benefit these learners both during their studies, and within the first few months after the completion of their course we propose for 2014/15 a staff appointment to provide additional advice and guidance. We shall also consider practical support such as internships, for these students as they progress through the course, and will consider introducing these in future years. 4.3.4 The University College acknowledges the importance of supporting non-traditional students on course, and will be reviewing how best to provide support for the development of study skills, either through a new appointment, through a revision to existing work patterns, or through the development of dedicated materials which can be accessed by learners as required.

Student retention and success. 4.3.1 4.2.1 Significant support for student retention is funded through the current widening participation allocation, and we do not plan for a major investment from the additional access funding during its first year of operation. However, the University College has evidence that students from lowest income households benefit from direct financial support for their Final Major Project at Level 6 which is addressed in a package of financial support for this group, as described at paragraph 4.3.4 below. 4.3.2 4.2.2 The University College employs a Senior Progression Officer whose role includes monitoring student retention and progression, and identifying potential areas for improvement for non-non traditional groups. This work will continue. 4.3.3 4.2.3 The University College acknowledges the importance of supporting non-traditional students on course, and anticipates the appointment of a learning developer in 2013/14 who will work with this target group to support the development of study skills as they move through the course. 4.2.4 We are also mindful of the importance of progression in the creative industries post- graduation for non-traditional students. To strengthen and consolidate opportunities which can benefit these learners both during their studies, and within the first few months after the completion of their course we propose for 2014/15 a staff appointment to provide additional advice and guidance. We shall also consider practical support such as internships, for these students as they progress through the course, and will consider introducing these in future years. 4.3.4 The University College acknowledges the importance of supporting non-traditional students on course, and will be reviewing how best to provide support for the development of study skills, either through a new appointment, through a revision to existing work patterns, or through the development of dedicated materials which can be accessed by learners as required.