Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) program

Overview

The Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) program is an academic assistance program designed to assist students with their understanding of the course content and performance in the course.

The PASS program is based on Supplemental Instruction (SI) developed at the University of Missouri in the United States, and the PASS program is used extensively in universities across Australia.

How does the PASS program work?

The sessions are facilitated by PASS Peer Leaders who are current students that have successfully completed the course and facilitate sessions to assist students in the course.  The PASS Peer Leaders are employed by the Division of Business to provide these sessions to students.

According to a PASS Peer Leader - "This is a great opportunity for students to speak to us about revision strategies, exam strategies...course work, key concepts, techniques etc...The atmosphere is very relaxed and it is a good chance for students to chat and ask questions which they would feel more comfortable about asking fellow students. We do not give answers, nor are we completely 100% confident on all concepts. But we are able to talk to students about strategies for solving problems and tackling the exam...because we have both scored Distinctions and we have 'been there done that' only last study period." 

The sessions are held in the student lounge area (Barbara Hanrahan building, Level 3, Room 23 - BH3-23). You do not need to register, just check the timetable below and come along at the beginning of the PASS sessions in between your lectures and tutorials. Even though the PASS times start on the hour it is fine to come along at 10mins past.

There are specific sessions for off-campus students, which are facilitated by the PASS Peer Leaders through Windows Live Messenger.  Click here for further information about how to participate in these sessions.

In study period 2 2007 100% of students who completed a survey would advise other students to attend the PASS program.

Timetable - SP5 2008 - PASS is available from week 3 - 13

Please note that the PASS program is not held on public holidays.  There will also be additional revision sessions held during the mid study period break and during swot vac.

PASS Exam Revision Schedule: SWOT VAC

The SWOT Vac PASS revision sessions will be a great opportunity for you to review the course key concepts, revise for exams and work through tough questions.

Week 3 to 13 Schedule

Accounting, Decisions and Accountability

PASS in an online format for external students in ADA is held on Mondays, 6 - 8pm, on the following dates: 25 Aug, 29 Sept, 10 Nov - click here for further information.

Microeconomics

PASS in an online format for external students in Micro is held on Wednesdays, 6 - 8pm, on the following dates: 3 Sept, 8 Oct, 12 Nov - click here for further information.

Statistics for Business (commences week 5 - 13)

Questions and feedback

 The PASS program is coordinated by the Coordinator: Student Transition in the Division of Business, and any questions about the program and feedback can be directed to Tristana Sidoryn.

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