Planning/Employability
Thanks for putting the survey together and for the opportunity to comment. Overall, I think it captures what was discussed at the OERu meeting in SA and will gather really helpful information. Two comments from me:
- The term '100 level courses' is used - I'm not sure what this refers to (perhaps it is a really common term that I just haven't come across!). Is it better to use the phrase first year level or commencing level or simply describe what this is?
- Following on from the point above, we spoke quite a lot in SA about the fact that different countries/states/regions have different requirements in relation to the need to complete content i.e. a first year at a SA university has different requirements to a first year in an Australian university. Does this need to be spelt out a bit more by people who are responding to the question on first year exit qualifications or would this be picked up through reviewing handbooks, etc?
I agree with you Catherine, as all universities use different terminology, it would be easy for misunderstandings to arise. There could be confusion about whether question 1 is about giving academic credit (transcript credit) or conferring an award (ie credential), as these are distinguished in the OERu draft credit transfer and articulation guidelines. Suggested alternatives:
Does your University have a Certificate or similar award that would allow students to achieve a credential on successful completion of the 1st full year of study? Does your University have a Certificate or similar framework that would allow students to gain transcript credit for successfully completing 1st year courses?
Question 2 Could "Business or IT" be separated? Could "Other" have a free text box so that we will know is meant by other.
