Shining the spotlight on regional students’ experiences

Karen J Nelson; Kylie Readman; Ian D Stoodley

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Shining the spotlight on regional students’ experiences

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Shining the spotlight on regional students’ experiences

Karen J Nelson, Kylie Readman and Ian D Stoodley

2016 Student Transitions Achievement Retention and Success Handbook and Proceedings

Students, Transitions, Achievement, Retention & Success (STARS) Conference, 2016 (Perth, Australia, 29-Jun-2016–02-Jul-2016)

STARS

2016

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While factors affecting student retention are an ongoing concern across all higher education systems, in Australia the issue is particularly relevant for regional universities. Our national data indicates that students enrolled at regional universities have less positive outcomes than those who study in capital city universities. The reasons for this difference have not been comprehensively investigated. In response, the Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching has funded a project being led by the University of the Sunshine Coast which is investigating the experience of undergraduate student populations at eight regional universities. The project aims to provide new knowledge and practical advice on how individual institutions can positively shape the learning experiences of 21st century students.

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Title: Shining the spotlight on regional students’ experiences
Authors: Karen J Nelson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Kylie Readman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Ian D Stoodley (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Publication details: 2016 Student Transitions Achievement Retention and Success Handbook and Proceedings
Conference details: Students, Transitions, Achievement, Retention & Success (STARS) Conference, 2016 (Perth, Australia, 29-Jun-2016–02-Jul-2016)
Publisher: STARS
Date published: 2016
Organisation Unit: Centre for Support and Advancement of Learning and Teaching; Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic); University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449727402621
Output Type: Conference paper

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