The “Why”
All of the Details
The Traverse Post-Secondary Transition Program (The Traverse), developed by Rundle, serves as a dedicated support system for our graduating students during their transition to post-secondary education. While our Rundle graduates are well-prepared for rigorous academic challenges and have had opportunities to hone their strategic skills, the leap to post-secondary education presents distinct challenges in adapting and thriving within this new landscape.
Each student in The Traverse program will have a dedicated Traverse Coach assigned to them, ensuring a consistent and trustworthy partnership during their transition year. Traverse Coaches will engage with post-secondary students on a weekly basis through Zoom conference calls or in-person meetings.
While many post-secondary institutions offer student support services and short transition courses, these resources often lack the tailored, holistic approach necessary to address each student's unique needs. The Traverse coaching model (TCM) offers an exceptional opportunity to seamlessly bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary environments. By providing personalized learning experiences, it empowers students to optimize their pursuit of academic, personal, and wellness goals during this crucial transition phase.
Within the TCM, we offer a well-defined framework that guides students in the identification of their goals, the creation of plans, and the monitoring of their progress. This structured approach empowers our students to cultivate greater self-awareness, independence, and resilience in the face of academic, social, and personal challenges that may arise during their first year of studies.
The TCM also provides students with a competitive advantage over their peers and helps protect their educational investment of time and resources.
This program is distinctive in its approach, offering a highly personalized experience that caters to the unique needs of each student. It aligns with a structured curriculum designed to achieve specific objectives as outlined below.
Program Objectives
The Traverse has set forth comprehensive program objectives that revolve around key themes designed to foster the holistic development of students as they transition into post-secondary education:
Student Well-being • Self-care • Mental health support • Confidence • Feeling connected to a post-secondary campus and the community • Establishing healthy routines
University Program Planning and Goal Setting • Support with program requirements • Semester 1 and 2 course registration • Academic goal setting • Career objectives
University Orientation • Connecting with available supports services within the university • Creating social connections and developing a community • Building relationships with faculty • Connecting with other alumni
