Retention and support activity. The University has committed significant effort to support and retention activity, as demonstrated by our strong performance against non-continuation benchmarks. Examples of the support we offer to students to facilitate their transitions into and through the University include: Orientation programme for students, with particular emphasis on local students, commuter students, mature students and students with a disability Peer mentoring activity for a range of target groups including mature students, disabled students and local students Academic skills support, including targeted and tailored maths support Counselling service available to all students but with specialist support for students with mental ill health, including one-to-one , group work and on-line counselling and psychological wellbeing support including interactive university web sites and external 24/7 online monitored provision. University health service targeted to students' needs, maximising the opportunities for retention and progression through its work with patients, other support services and academic departments. Targeted psychological wellbeing/mental health campaigns at strategic points, such as Intro Week, study abroad preparation period, post-exams, mental health week Financial support and specialist one to one advice for students facing financial difficulties A new development for students entering the University from 2012 is ‘301’ – the Student Skills and Development Centre. This facility, which officially opened in February 2013, will provide opportunities for students to acquire and further develop skills in a range of areas, including Maths and Statistics, modern languages, employability skills and leadership skills. 301 will also provide access to Dyslexia Support, Mentoring Support, a Writing Advisory Service and an Information Service. With the collaboration of Faculty colleagues, 301 will pilot targeted, subject based support for students from particular groups where specific support requirements have been identified as beneficial to the students’ progression and success, for example, study skills workshops targeted at specific groups within the Law department.
Retention and support activity. The University has committed significant effort to support and retention activity, as demonstrated by our strong performance against non-continuation benchmarks. Examples of the support we offer to students to facilitate their transitions into and through the University include: • Orientation programme for students, with particular emphasis on local students, commuter students and mature students • Peer mentoring activity for a range of target groups including mature students, disabled students and local students • Academic skills support, including targeted and tailored maths support • Counselling service available to all students but with specialist support for students with mental ill health • Financial support and specialist one to one advice for students facing financial difficulties A new development for students entering the University from 2012 is ‘301’ – the Student Skills and Development Centre. This facility will provide opportunities for students to acquire and further develop skills in a range of areas, including Maths and Statistics, modern languages, employability skills and leadership skills. 301 will also provide access to Dyslexia Support, Mentoring Support, a Writing Advisory Service and an Information Service.
