Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation Programs
This article examines student learning outcomes of the new student orientation program at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). The stdy describes differences in pre-orientation and post-orientation surveys that were completed via SFA's orientation website using the Student Voice higher edu...
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description | This article examines student learning outcomes of the new student orientation program at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). The stdy describes differences in pre-orientation and post-orientation surveys that were completed via SFA's orientation website using the Student Voice higher education assessment platform. Participants were prospective freshmen students who planned to attend SFA during Fall 2009. The pre-orientation survey was completed by 834 students, and the post-orientation survey was completed by 331 students. Results indicated that students increased their knowledge and understanding of SFA's academic policies, requirements, and services. Limitations and recommendations for future implications are noted in the study. |
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spelling | doaj.art-bbaa4576f69f43f08ed0f1d39fa36ab22022-12-22T04:04:48ZengUniversity of Minnesota Libraries PublishingJournal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention1534-22632690-45352012-06-0119210.24926/jcotr.v19i2.27982472Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation ProgramsHollie Gammel SmithBrooke RodineAudrey WilliamsThis article examines student learning outcomes of the new student orientation program at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). The stdy describes differences in pre-orientation and post-orientation surveys that were completed via SFA's orientation website using the Student Voice higher education assessment platform. Participants were prospective freshmen students who planned to attend SFA during Fall 2009. The pre-orientation survey was completed by 834 students, and the post-orientation survey was completed by 331 students. Results indicated that students increased their knowledge and understanding of SFA's academic policies, requirements, and services. Limitations and recommendations for future implications are noted in the study.https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/jcotr/article/view/2798at-risktransitionfirst-generationminoritydiversityissueslearning |
spellingShingle | Hollie Gammel Smith Brooke Rodine Audrey Williams Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation Programs Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention at-risk transition first-generation minority diversity issues learning |
title | Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation Programs |
title_full | Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation Programs |
title_fullStr | Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation Programs |
title_full_unstemmed | Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation Programs |
title_short | Using Student Learning Outcomes to Evaluate Orientation Programs |
title_sort | using student learning outcomes to evaluate orientation programs |
topic | at-risk transition first-generation minority diversity issues learning |
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