Equity off course: Mapping equity access across courses and institutions
Type of Publication: Research report
Lead Organisation: La Trobe University
Year Published: 2022
Lead Researcher: Beni Cakitaki
Written by Beni Cakitaki1, Michael Luckman2, Professor Andrew Harvey1
This report examines student equity stratification by field of education and institution. Unequal representation within selective institutions and disciplines carries consequences for individuals, universities, professions, and the broader society. For individuals, access to selective institutions and disciplines is typically correlated with higher incomes, and perceptions of a better fit between qualifications and employment. For universities, raising student diversity within selective courses is important for both equity and learning quality. At the broader professional and societal levels, research suggests diverse graduate cohorts are critical for maximising economic efficiency and social cohesion (Wakeling, 2010).
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1Griffith University, formerly La Trobe University
2La Trobe University