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KEY FINDINGS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
The First-Year Student Survey (FYSS) was administered early in 2020 at Orientation and in some faculties. The survey provides important actionable data for various departments and divisions at the University, through its focus on students’ experiences during the intake
and registration process, and the types of support they consider important for their success, A detailed report was submitted to the EMC on key findings and recommendations.3 Selected infographics are provided as a snapshot of some of these data.
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First-year Student Survey Key findings for teaching and learning
Choice of Institution
50% of our students preferred other higher education institutions and it is important to know why and what DUT can do to change this.
Source of Funding
NSFAs remains the predominant source of funding for first time entering students, increasing from 79% in 2019 to 84% in 2020.
60 50 40 30 20 10
Bursary
Student Loan
1%
55%
Self
2%
2%
Employer
0%
NSFAS 84%
Parents/Guardians
11%
27%
9% 9%
0 First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Fourth or Institution Institution Institution More
Which Skills are the Most Important to Improve at DUT?
Common themes are request for support for tutors/tutorials, laptops/computers, security/safety, WiFi, jobs and mental health and psychological support.
Computer Skills 88%
Presentation Skills 85%
Studying Skills 83%
Numeracy Skills 76%
Writing Skills 75%
‘How did you hear about DUT?’
Financial viability requires that the University recruit both sufficient numbers of students each year and provide the necessary support for them to succeed.
First-generation Status
First-generation students are less-likely to have adult psycho-social support structures in the home environment.
DUT Open Day Newspapers Radio SchoolsVisits by DUT DUT Website Social Media Family/Friends
Non-first Gen 46%
First Gen 54%
0 400 800
1 200
1 600
2 000
3. DUT First-Year Student Survey 2020. Parker, KM & Maherry, AC. 18 September 2020.
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