The demographics of the current sample indicate a cohort of students in previously marginalised groups and as such the current research constitutes a unique contribution to the investigation of first year experiences.
Are you interested in equity issues in first year in higher education?
Are you facing the challenges of providing a better transition experience for students in any of the following groups: low SES, rural or regional, Indigenous, English as a second language, women in non-traditional areas, students with a disability?
This group provides a space for those who attended the FYHE 2010 conference and for those who are interested in issues around equity and FYHE.
We invite you to complete a short, online survey designed to gain user feedback on the performance of the equity 101 website to date and suggestions for any improvements.
The survey can be accessed at www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZGFQL5N or Click here to take survey. The survey will be closing on Friday February 20th so please take a few minutes now to let us know what you think.
This report explores some key issues in relation to access and equity in vocational education and
training (VET) in Australia. The first issue concerns the two major philosophical positions (the
structural barriers and individual characteristics viewpoints) adopted by the federal government
and state governments in developing policies and programs designed to improve access and equity
in VET.
A research centre established to facilitate the study of student equity policy and practice in higher education and in related fields, and to lead the development of new knowledge in these fields.
A group for those interested in the research, activities and events conducted by the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education.
