


Suitability to the development levels and demographic profile of student population.Well-founded theories of knowledge, learning and human development.2 working groups literature overview deliberations conclusions report and recommendations Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.Cognisance of best practices benchmarking.A systemic-holistic and student-centred approach.University’s vision, mission and overarching strategic priorities.Task team appointed by Vice-Rector in 2009.The First-year Student Blog (PLakker) Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.The Rector’s Dinner for Top-Performing Students.Teaching and Learning Coordination points in Faculties.Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.The FYA's success will lie in everyone accepting a collective responsibility. The FYA was implemented for the first time in 2007 and the entire University community is involved in this very important initiative. The FYA is a comprehensive University initiative to improve the success rate of first-year students by implementing or facilitating a variety of research actions, programmes and projects.VALUES: Empowerment, Diversity, Friendship, Balance Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africaįirst Hub (2012) Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

Equité (Private Students’ Organisation, PSO).Res-Ed hubs Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.Change from mono- to multi-cultural exposure.and support (study and mentor groups, also tutorial groups).Structure for more contact, conversation, interaction,.Students in Residences and commuting students are brought together.Student monitors Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaĬreating Res-Ed Clusters A Day in life of a student in Res A Day in life of a commuting student A Day in life of a commuting student in a Cluster Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaĪdvantages of Res-Ed Clusters Commuting student - Unknown: 1 out of a total of 3 583 first-time First-years 1 out of a total of 17 051 undergraduate students Known in smaller Res-Ed Cluster group also connected with students in Res within Cluster Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.Two-hour conversations with every House Committee.Each Residence determine own set of values.the generic values of hospitality, friendliness and human dignity.RAG (Reach out and Give) activities given priority over academic orientation Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.Residence identity and culture over-emphasized.Humiliation of new First-year students (“They must be broken down”).Death of First-year student during Residence Orientation (so-called Hazing ˝ontgroening˝ or ˝doop˝ (= baptism, Afrikaans) Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africaĭominance of negative Orientation practices in Residences.RSA and SU Comparison RACE LANGUAGE Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Medicine and Health Sciences Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.4 361 (25.58%) of Under-graduate students, and 48.61 of Post-graduate students.1 237 (26.45%) Black (African, Coloured and Indian students.3 583 First-time entry First-year students.One of the top three research universities in South Africa.Re-thinking the WP SU: the process and recommendations by Task team.Dominance of negative practices in residences.From Orientation Programme (OP) to Welcoming Programme (WP).Quick facts about Stellenbosch University (SU).The Learning Journey to success starts right here: Stellenbosch University’s Welcoming for First-Year students Llewellyn LM MacMaster Dean of Students Llewellyn LM MacMaster, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
