University Fails With Binding Study Advice System
Zuyd University stopped requiring study advice four and a half years ago. Research shows that more students finished their degrees. The university thinks this change helped more male students.
The university removed the ‘study advice’ system after a trial. This system checked if students were doing well enough. Many universities use a similar system to help students. Zuyd found that students were graduating more often without this system. They believe removing the advice allowed more students to finish their studies successfully.
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Highlights
Zuyd Removed Study Advice
Zuyd University stopped using mandatory study advice four and a half years ago.
Ineffective System Found
The university found the binding study advice system was not effective.
Increased Graduation Rates
More students were finishing their degrees because of the system.
Male Student Opportunities
The university believes the advice’s removal helped more male students.
Common Dutch System Failure
The binding study advice system is failing at Zuyd University.