Attainment at St Mary’s University College Twickenham: Student Report

The aim of this report is to present the findings of the student attainment project relevant for current students, including evidence-based tips for how to make the most of your education at St Mary’s. The research underpinning this work was carried out between February and August 2012 and encompassed: • A review of academic literature and research projects conducted in other institutions. • An analysis of St Mary’s University College Registry data relating to attainment between 2007/2008 and 2011/2012. • An analysis of student responses to the question in the National Student Survey 2011, ‘Looking back on the experience, are there any particularly positive or negative aspects you would like to highlight?’ • The development, dissemination and analysis of the Student Experience, Attainment and Retention Survey 2012, which received 146 responses. • Indepth examination of issues related to attainment, equalities and diversities and value added measurements. • Interviews with 1 senior staff, 5 members of academic staff and, 6 student services staff members. The full findings and recommendations are reported in Attainment at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham (McLaren, 2012).