Small group 2-10 Archives - Supporting Under-Represented First Years

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Traveller and Roma Access Officer

Traveller & Roma Access Officer: The main purpose of the project is to increase the participation of Traveller and Roma students in Higher Education. The project focuses on three strands: Pre-entry and Outreach, Post-entry Support, and Building Institutional Readiness.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Buddies for international students

This project helps international students in their first year to learn about Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), its operations and student life from experienced students (buddies). It also focuses on helping the buddies make international contacts and grow personally.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Buddy program | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Study Rooms for Students with Specific Needs

Providing various safe (study) spaces for students who want to study in group for whom the regular study spaces were not suitable (e.g., too crowded, too daunting).

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Study room(s) | On campus | In person | Live

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Language Diversity Week

Celebrating multilingualism and multilingual students by showing the benefits of speaking multiple languages in the context of higher education, at home and on the labour market (e.g., a multilingual midwife or youth worker in a multicultural context).

Social integration/belonging

Info session | Workshop | On campus | In person

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

iDecide Outreach initiative – Pathways to the Professions

The iDecide project initiative aims to introduce 5th and 6th class primary school children (11-13 years old) to university life and education, and to inspire young people to pursue a university degree in their future.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belonging

Workshop | Info session | Off campus | On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Pathways to the Professions P2P

The Pathways to the Professions project is a UCD University for All initiative which looks at how we can remove barriers to access, participation and success at each step along the pathway to a profession.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Social integration/belonging

Info session | Workshop | On campus | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid)

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Entry Course on Study Methods

The Entry Course on Study Methods encourages students to think critically about their study method, planning skills, challenges in higher education, and possible student support to facilitate their transition to higher education.

Academic integration/belonging, Financial needs, Personal mental health/well-being, Social integration/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Schools & Community Talks

UCD Outreach Officer will offer talks/information sessions outlining the various entry options into UCD.

Academic integration/belonging, Social integration/belonging

Info session | Off campus | Online & in person (hybrid) | Live

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Library study skills for new students.

This initiative aims to introduce essential library skills to first year students .

Academic integration/belonging

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Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Student Ambassador Programme – Pre-Entry Support

The UCD Student Ambassador Programme provides an opportunity for current UCD students representing various programme areas in UCD to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills while providing a valuable service to the UCD community and to prospective students from around the world.

Social integration/belonging

On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

Disability Services – Assistive Technology

UCD Access & Lifelong Learning has an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist who provides technology and training to students who avail of disability support. The Assitive Technology Specialist undertakes needs assessment with students to ascertain what AT the student requires and if they require a Personal Assistant which they will organise

Academic integration/belonging

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

UCD Careers Network

UCD Careers Network aims to enable and empower individuals to develop the skills, self-confidence and attitudes needed to flourish in learning and work within a global economy. They assist students with their personal and professional development, developing their employability skills and with their progression as they graduate from college.

Academic integration/belonging

On campus | Online & in person (hybrid)

Time line

Pre-entry
Entry
Induction
First semester
Second semester

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Traveller and Roma Access Officer

Buddies for international students

Study Rooms for Students with Specific Needs

Language Diversity Week

iDecide Outreach initiative – Pathways to the Professions

Pathways to the Professions P2P

Entry Course on Study Methods

Schools & Community Talks

Library study skills for new students.

Student Ambassador Programme – Pre-Entry Support

Disability Services – Assistive Technology

UCD Careers Network