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The National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education is pleased to announce that 12 proposals have been selected for funding as part of the NCSEHE’s inaugural Student Equity in Higher Education Research Grants Program, for a total funding amount of $741,328. The Centre received 35 applications in total, which were considered first by an […]
25 March 2014
Written by Dr Tim Pitman In a recent article, Dr Hannah Forsyth and I argued that it is more important for higher education to be fair – that is; providing equal opportunity to all – than it is to be free. Both would be ideal, but if one has to come at the expense of […]
24 March 2014
The UTS FYE framework places students at its centre, and recognises that the whole university community affects students’ identity, sense of belonging and success. Description The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has developed a systematic university-wide approach to support retention and success for students from LSES backgrounds, within a philosophy that good practice for […]
18 March 2014
Greater retention and success results when students enter university well informed about how university will assist them to achieve their goals Description Access to the professions through higher education for LSES secondary school students across Victoria is the aim of the Learn, Experience, Access Professions (LEAP) program. LEAP adopts a consortium approach of coordinated […]
12 March 2014
Since 2011 the SST has provided both proactive and reactive support to students from LSES backgrounds Description The Student Success Team (SST) supports students in their first semester at Charles Sturt University (CSU) through proactive contact campaigns. The SST runs five campaigns each semester including: Welcome to CSU CSU Check-Up Failed Subject Risk of […]
5 March 2014
Written by Stewart Riddle (USQ) for The Conversation We like to pretend that social class doesn’t matter in Australia, but the reality for children from low socioeconomic backgrounds paints a very different picture when it comes to education. Why is talking about social class considered taboo in Australia? Markets, education and class One answer might […]
4 March 2014
Curtin recognises everyone should have the same opportunities to achieve their true academic potential regardless of their background Description StepUp to Curtin is one of many equity initiatives at Curtin University funded by HEPPP working to break down the barriers to higher education. Curtin recognises everyone should have the same opportunities to achieve their […]
28 February 2014
Fast Forward recognises the importance of engaging students with the concept of life long learning Description The Fast Forward Program is a partnership between the University of Western Sydney and Greater Western Sydney (GWS) schools which helps students to see the value of continuing their education through to Year 12 and beyond. It began […]
24 February 2014
The University Preparation Program is identified as a key strategy for improving access and pathways into university for all students Description The award-winning University Preparation Program (UPP) is a pre-degree program offered by the University of Tasmania (UTAS). UPP helps to improve access to higher education by providing a pathway for students who do […]
21 February 2014
The program aims to break down barriers to higher education for students in Years 7–10 from financially disadvantaged backgrounds Description The Aspire UC Schools outreach program is the University of Canberra’s (UC) flagship partnership program funded under the HEPPP. The program aims to break down barriers to higher education for students in Years 7–10 […]
19 February 2014