Summary

The research findings will assist institutions with decision-making around policies and programmes that are likely to be effective for students. The research was undertaken by Massey University College of Education. For each of these aspects a search and synthesis of literature was undertaken and a series of propositions developed. The research is presented in three reports – a full report (top right), and two summary reports (below) for academic staff development and student support services. Each of these is profiled below.

Impact of Student Support Services and Academic Development Programmes on Student Outcomes in Undergraduate Tertiary Study

This project researched the characteristics of academic staff development programmes and student support services offered in tertiary institutions that make a difference for undergraduate tertiary students in their studies. For each of these aspects a search and synthesis of literature was undertaken and a series of propositions developed. Student outcomes comprised achievement, participation, progression, retention and completion. The research findings will assist institutions with decision-making around policies and programmes that are likely to be effective for students. The research was undertaken by Massey University College of Education. The research is presented in three reports - a full report, and two summary reports for academic staff development and student support services. Each of these is profiled below.

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