First year student expectations: Results from a university-wide student survey

Authors

Geoffrey Crisp, University of Adelaide, AustraliaFollow
Edward Palmer, University of AdelaideFollow
Deborah Turnbull, University of AdelaideFollow
Ted Nettelbeck, University of AdelaideFollow
Lynn Ward, University of AdelaideFollow
Amanda LeCouteur, University of AdelaideFollow
Aspa Sarris, University of AdelaideFollow
Peter Strelan, University of AdelaideFollow
Luke Schneider, University of AdelaideFollow

Abstract

Although much has been written on the first-year experience of students at higher education institutions, less attention has been directed to the expectations of students when they enter an institution for the first time. This paper provides additional insights into the expectations of students at an Australian university and highlights areas in which students’ expectations may not necessarily align with the realities of common university practices. By providing opportunities for students to articulate their expectations, staff are able to use the responses for a constructive dialogue and work towards a more positive alignment between perceived expectations and levels of student satisfaction with their experience.

Recommended Citation

Crisp, G., Palmer, E., Turnbull, D., Nettelbeck, T., Ward, L., LeCouteur, A., Sarris, A., Strelan, P., & Schneider, L. (2009). First year student expectations: Results from a university-wide student survey. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 6(1), 16-32. https://doi.org/10.53761/1.6.1.3