Full Description
Government initiatives in many countries emphasise social inclusion in higher education, resulting in a more diverse student population. This presents opportunities and challenges for academic and professional staff in managing and supporting these students. Managing and Supporting Student Diversity in Higher Education focuses on how students succeed amidst a culture of widening participation. The book is divided into seven chapters. The first introduces current literature and policies to present an international perspective on widening participation in higher education. The following five chapters present students' stories on topics including getting into higher education, the international experience, coping with education later in life, and identity. Stories are followed by implications for management and support, and discussion topics for practitioners. The book concludes by looking at how students succeed in higher education and the implications for managing and supporting student diversity.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
About the authors
Chapter 1: Setting the context
Abstract:
Introduction
International trends supporting widening participation in higher education
Theoretical perspectives underpinning social inclusion
Opportunities and challenges
Strategies for improving access and retention
How students from diverse backgrounds succeed in higher education: an overview
Using participatory research and the student's voice to inform decision-making
An introduction to the cases
Summary
Chapter 1: discussion topics
Chapter 2: Finding the way to higher education: Miranda and Rochelle
Abstract:
Introduction
Miranda's story
Educational experiences
Managing study
Managing
Support
Reflections and future plans
Rochelle's story
Educational experiences
Managing study
Support
Reflections and future plans
Implications for managing and supporting student diversity: transition to higher education and the first year experience
Summary
Chapter 2: discussion topics
Chapter 3: This time it's different: Sesh and Shannon
Abstract:
Introduction
Sesh's story
Shannon's story
Implications for managing and supporting student diversity: student retention
Summary
Chapter 3: discussion topics
Chapter 4: The international experience: Lam and Zelin
Abstract:
Introduction
Lam's story
Zelin's story
Implications for managing and supporting student diversity: international students
Summary
Chapter 4: discussion topics
Chapter 5: Coming to education later in life: Alex Carole and Virginia
Abstract:
Introduction
Alex Carole's story
Virginia's story
Implications for managing and supporting student diversity: mature age students
Summary
Chapter 5: discussion topics
Chapter 6: Finding my voice at last: Lillian, Marie, and Harriet
Abstract:
Introduction
Lillian's story
Marie's story
Harriet's story
Implications for managing and supporting student diversity: encouraging transformative learning
Summary
Chapter 6: discussion topics
Chapter 7: Helping students to succeed
Abstract:
Introduction
How the students from diverse backgrounds succeeded in higher education
Overall implications of the cases for managing and supporting student diversity
Summary
Chapter 7: discussion topics
References
Index
