Abby Shovlin Academic Transitions Advisor Institute for Academic Development abbyshovlinedacuk Welcome new students to the University of Edinburgh and the School of x Plan for todaysession aim ID: 515101
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School Welcome Talk template (2015)
Abby Shovlin
Academic Transitions
Advisor
Institute for Academic Development
abby.shovlin@ed.ac.ukSlide2
Welcome new students!
to the University of Edinburgh
and the School of xSlide3
Plan for today/session aim
In today’s talk, we will cover:
Who you are
Who we are
Brief introduction to the School
Main points to get you started with your studies
Who to contact if you have any questionsSlide4
Who you are
Demographics of the room
e.g. :
Student numbers
Age range
Gender
Nationality etc.Slide5
Who we are
School of x
Head of School- School structure/organigram
Members of staff/students giving talk
Introduce key staff members new students should know: e.g. Personal Tutors, Student Support
O
fficers/Student Experience OfficersSlide6
School of x
What we do here, what you can do here
Some short snapshots of research interests of staff and current projects in the School and opportunities for new students to find out more/engage with this research
Students from this School have gone on to . . . Slide7
Introduction to programme of study
Key features of programme of study
Highlight the most important points for new students in this talk and refer students to key sections of the course handbook/Learn/School webpages for further info (show students how to access these in a demo)Slide8
More information on my programme of study
Core courses and option course information:
PATH
(ease Access),
Academic Fair
(in Welcome Week) and
Degree Regulations and Programmes of Study
(DRPS)
Path programme builder screenshotSlide9
Managing expectations/ academic contract/ partnership/ getting to know each other/ student contract
Student Contract
covers:
What students can expect from the University
What we expect of studentsSlide10
What’s it like studying at university?
It’s a journey/process: don’t expect to understand everything right away
Whilst some course content may be familiar, other content will be new and will take some time to understand/process.
Give yourself time
Problems/not understanding something are all important parts of the learning processSlide11
What’s it like studying at university?
Advice from previous first years/older students e.g.
“My
one piece of advice to new students would be to seek out tutors and use the office hours that they have given. They’re really useful to seek clarification on things within the course, as well as with any issues with feedback you don’t understand what they have written or you want it clarified what you should be doing. That’s really helpful."Slide12
What’s it like studying at university
Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework
(SCQF)
12 levels, 5 characteristics:
Knowledge and understanding,
Practice, applied knowledge, skills and understanding
G
eneric cognitive skills
Communication, ICT and numeracy skills
Autonomy, accountability and working withy others
First year University = level 8
(
NB
this slide is not
for Welcome talk, but suggested follow up content for group meetings/course specific workshops)Slide13
What’s it like studying at
university?
Characteristic Three: generic cognitive skills
SCQF Indicator:
Undertake
critical analysis, evaluation and/or synthesis of ideas, concepts, information and issues that are within the common understandings in a subject
/ discipline/sector.
Think about your existing skills in this area and those that you would like to develop
Discussion
around what ‘critical thinking’ means in your
subject
(NB this slide is not for Welcome talk, but suggested follow up content for group meetings/course specific workshops)Slide14
How
the School of x can help you to develop as a student
Staff e.g. Student Support Officers, Student Experience Officers, PTs
School resources e.g. study skills materials on Learn or School workshops
School Events
Peer Support e.g. PALSSlide15
Other ways to develop my skills
Institute for Academic Development
Website
with study advice, Learn Better (online study skills course) and workshops
‘How to Succeed at University’ workshops in Welcome Week and week
o
ne specifically for new first years UGs
New student one-to-one consultations in week one and week two
(self-book workshops/consultations via the University Events Booking System using your EASE log-in)Slide16
Is it all about studying?
Extra curricular and co-curricular activities play a key role in your student experience.
U
se them as opportunities to:
Make new friends, enjoy yourself, relax and have fun
Try new things
Gain valuable work experience
Societies fair
(in Welcome Week), 270+ societies
Download the
UoE app
to view all Welcome Week events and make your own programmeSlide17
Who can I speak to if I have questions/need help?
Library
Institute for Academic Development
Edinburgh University Students' Association
English Language Teaching Centre
Student Information Point
Information Services Helpdesk
Student Disability Service
Careers Service
Accommodation Services
Student Counselling
International Office
Chaplaincy
My peers
Me
Personal Tutor and School Support Staff
My tutors and lecturers
Peer Support in my School e.g. PALSSlide18
Good luck!
Thank you and good luck with your studies. Enjoy your time here, we’re very happy to have you with us.
Next today is: . . .