Enhancing the transition of commencing students into university: An institution-wide approach

Higher Education Research and Development

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 185-199

  Nelson, K J ^a   Smith, J E ^a   Clarke, J A ^a  

^a QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Australia)

Author keywords

engagement; first year experience; retention; transition

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859897296     PISSN: 07294360     EISSN: 14698366     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07294360.2011.556108     Document Type: Article

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