PURPOSE OF NEGOTIATED ENGAGEMENT INTERVIEWS
The negotiated engagement interviews target students who are typically late to engage with their university
experience and study for a range of reasons. Late Engagers are determined primarily by a combination of their OP
scores (11 +) by their degree preference (3rd of lower), and secondarily by their language (LOTE/ESL) and socioeconomic status (low SES). These students are typically the first members of their family to attend university. Thus
the purpose of the interviews is to engage these students before Orientation to facilitate their success and retention.
FACILITATING EARLY ENGAGEMENT
with the program of study
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Enhancing commencing students’ early academic and social engagement
Forming a first key relationship/connection at university with their Student Success Advisor
Assisting completion of enrolment & course selection
Encouraging attendance at Orientation Day program
Assisting students to get online and access course outlines
Encouraging attendance at lectures and small classes
BUILDING HOPE & ACADEMIC CAPITAL Commencing the process of building Academic Capital with first-in-family
students and identifying potential blocks to academic success
 Role of a university student – having a realistic understanding of the role of a university student and what is
required for success
 Performance standards – understanding the difference in performance standards between high school and
university and the amount of time investment required
 Capacity for Help seeking – asking for assistance support when needed
 Student Identity – having a sense of belonging at University and personal identity as a University Student
 Potential for success – educating students regarding their potential to be successful at university, citing
national evidence on pass and graduation rates.
FACILITATING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO UNIVERSITY Educating commencing students to understand the
transition to university process
 Discussing the Five Senses of Student Success framework
 Identifying student’s transition needs
 Identifying predictors of student success
FACILITATING STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SUCCESS Conducting a strategic planning process with commencing
students to problem solve concerns and
 PAST EXPERIENCES Where have I come from?
Exploring students’ prior academic experiences and achievements, entry levels of academic skills and
academic capital with a view to identifying possible strengths, as well as actual and/or perceived potential
blocks to success and strategies for eliminating or reducing.
 FUTURE ASPIRATIONS Where am I going?
Building hope for success and aspirations for university study by assisting students to understand their
aspirations and goals for university study, as well as their program and course choices.
 PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS How can I get there?
Assisting students to identify and select key strategies and resources to support their success and to design a
SUCCESS ACTION PLAN that is realistic and achievable, given the student’s circumstances.