Research

Success from the perspective of the successful: equity, success and completion in higher education

Mark Rubin¹, Penny Jane Burke¹, Anna Bennett¹, Olivia Evans^1,2, Sarah O’Shea^3,4, Kristen Allen¹, Jean Parker¹, Nida Denson⁵, Heather Douglas¹, Monica Gendi¹, Stephanie Hardacre¹, Peter Howley¹, Suzanne Macqueen¹, Carmen Mills⁶, Ryan Naylor^7,8 and Maria Raciti⁹

Published by the University of Newcastle Australia
2022

Abstract

Success is often assumed to have a common definition and to be a transparent term. However, the data shows that success is, in reality, personal, sociocultural and structural. According to government policy and institutional measures, it is considered in terms of pass/fail, grade averages or gaining employment (O’Shea & Delahunty, 2018). However, when students are asked about success, whilst there are references to vocational and quantifiable notions of success, equally, highly valuable personal, community and familial experiences are conveyed. This research clearly reveals the multidimensional and contextual nature of success.

Read the full report, Success from the perspective of the successful: Low SES students, success and completion in higher education

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¹The University of Newcastle, Australia

²Australian National University
³The University of Wollongong
⁴Curtin University
⁵Western Sydney University
⁶The University of Queensland
⁷La Trobe University
⁸University of Sydney
⁹University of the Sunshine Coast

Posted 3 June 2022 By ncsehe