Access and retention programs for tertiary students: new directions

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Bull, David. 2000. "Access and retention programs for tertiary students: new directions." New Horizons in Education.
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Access and retention programs for tertiary students: new directions

ERA Journal ID35718
Article CategoryArticle
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AuthorBull, David
Journal TitleNew Horizons in Education
Number of Pages6
Year2000
Place of PublicationFlagstaff Hill, SA. Australia
ISSN0028-5382
Web Address (URL)http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=101615;res=AEIPT
Abstract

This paper reports on the development of a new program initiative aimed at providing opportunities for 'access with success' to higher education for both persons from groups that are under-represented in higher education and commencing students who require specific skill building. A background to the current situation is provided, along with government policy directions regarding the resourcing of these programs. A new program being developed by the University of Southern Queensland, the Advanced Certificate in University Studies, is used as a case study to illustrate the means by which an enabling program aims to overcome the social exclusion of under-represented Australians and address the attrition concerns of first year undergraduate programs.

Keywordsaccess to education; curriculum development; student attrition; higher education; program evaluation; university students
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020520102. Educational psychology
390303. Higher education
390409. Learning sciences
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Byline AffiliationsOpen Access College
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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