Examined the Murdoch University Mission Statement.
University culture
- a culture of collectivism, community
- academic freedom (sometimes problematic)
- critical thinking
- independent learning (challenges to new students)]
- creation of new knowledge
- transmission of beneficial knowledge
- learning as empowerment to the individual as well as to the community
Language - acquiring academic language empowers the student, allows them to move within the culture.
Behaviour - discourse.
Rituals - orientation, graduation
Artefacts/outputs - academic reports, research findings, applied research, debates
Strategies which enhance transition into university culture
- quality of teaching
- commitment of staff to student (sometimes resource issues)
- enthusiasm and interest of staff (infectious, joy and engagement)
- presence of clear and effective information about unit objectives and assessment
- good orientation and transition/induction into the culture
- successful social transition - support networks
Factors which hinder transition, or cause withdrawal
- emotional ill health - alienation
- university not what expected - not as glamorous etc
- dislike of course
- dislike of study
- financial reasons
- problems with daily travel
- family commitments
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