UniPASS Report Semester 1 2012 - Unilife - Curtin University

Feedback from Non-Attendees (continued)
Student Comments
Some general reasons for wanting to attend were:
UniPASS Semester 1 2012 Report
“I think I would have achieved better marks in the unit”
“To help me understand the material a little better”
“Because I just found out about it and uniPASS is sort of un, it really cements in knowledge to talk about it with
peers in a stuctured setting.”
“Losing about 20% on word count (References included in word count) and not uploading for feedback, Hence
failing the assessment”
“I only started going towards the end, i wish i went all through the semester. i didnt think it would be as helpful as
it was. I am actually kicking myself i didnt go earlier in the semester. DOH!”
“It provides a different level of understanding and sharing between peers.”
Figure 8
Non-Attendees Reasons to Attend UniPASS
Other suggestions
I had more time
My friends attended
It was more interesting
My mentor recommended it
My friends recommended it
My lecturer or other staff member recommended it to me
I was encouraged by my lecturer to attend more
I received emails reminding me of the sessions and the content
There were more sessions
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
'I would attend UniPASS if…'
Students were then asked what factors would encourage them to attend. Having more time was the highest
with 22%, next was if there were more sessions with 15%, and if students had emails reminding them to attend
with 14%. In light of these responses the central marketing message was changed for semester 2 2012 with the
fact that UniPASS saves time being promoted. Regular emails reminding students to attend have also been
implemented for semester 2 2012 sent via the UniPASS Blackboard page and the Peer Learning Facilitators who
send regular reminders to their attendees.
Raphael Pereira September 2012 UniLife – START – UniPASS 15