The Augmentation of existing learning skills in level one of a 
degree programme is a vital launch pad for success in subsequent
studies and allows the student to adapt to the university as a
learning environment.
Were can i find information to agree and disagree with this???

You should agree.

There are several articles you can refer to that describe the
delicacy, and importance for proper adaptation, of the transition from
high school to college. Examples are:

http://www.humboldt.edu/~studaff/_download/parents_newsletter_archive/s2001.pdf

And quoting http://www.quintcareers.com/first-year_success.html

"According to American College Testing (ACT), one in every four
college students leaves before completing their sophomore year - and
nearly half of all freshmen will either drop out before obtaining a
degree or complete their college education elsewhere."

Other links that discuss the difficulties in transition to college:

http://www.washington.edu/doit/Press/transition.html
http://www.mstc.edu/highschooltransition.htm


And quoting http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/publications/infoseries/txt/is-21.txt

"Most students are excited about being on their own as they get ready for 
college. And along with the excitement, they sometimes feel anxious about 
the uncertainties they face." ... "One of the reasons freshmen may
find college classes more challenging is that or the first time the
responsibility for learning rests entirely on the student."

Nelson --

I hope that this information from the Carleton College (Northfield,
MN) "Family Guide" is helpful and not too tangential:

"One theorist (Chickering) describes seven developmental tasks that
challenge most college students ... general developmental tasks with
double italics (below).

Imporant Landmarks and Decisions: A Four-Year Developmental Checklist

First Year
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* Separating from home, perhaps for the first time
* Living with a roommate for the first time
** Developing competence (intellectual and social)
** Developing autonomy
* Coming home again
* Getting involved in co-curricular life
* Choosing a new roommate for year 2

Second Year
------------

* Exploring off-campus study opportunities
** Managing emotions
** Establishing identity (sexual, social, etc.)
* Choosing a major
* Career exploration

Best regards,

Omnivorous-GA