Equity Programs

1. Equity Programs Judy Hartley Manager, Student Equity Services Student Services – Student Equity Services

2. A Brief History Lesson 1990 - John Dawkins, A Fair Chance For All Education and training are vital factors in providing opportunities for people from disadvantaged groups. 2008 -people from low socio-economic backgrounds continue to be under-represented in higher education: • sector LSES Access rate = 16.05% (2008) • Griffith LSES Access rate = 14.26 (2008) • Population reference point = 25 % (2001 Census) Student Services – Student Equity Services

3. 2008 - Review of Australian Higher Education (Bradley) Australia is falling behind other countries in performance and investment in higher education. . . . The nation will need more well-qualified people if it is to anticipate and meet the demands of a rapidly moving global economy. . . To increase the numbers participating we must also look to members of groups currently under-represented within the system, that is, those disadvantaged by the circumstances of their birth: Indigenous people, people with low socio-economic status, and those from regional and remote areas. Student Services – Student Equity Services

4. Government Response 2009Transforming Australia’s Higher Education System Higher education is integral to achieving the Government’s vision of a stronger and fairer Australia. It fuels economic development, productivity and high skilled jobs and supports Australia’s role as a middle power and leader in the region… the Australian Government will ensure that more students are supported and encouraged to participate and that the benefits of higher education are genuinely available to all Australians with the drive and aptitude. Student Services – Student Equity Services

5. NEW National responses launched . . . • New participation targets • by 2025, 40 per cent of all 25 to 34 year olds will hold a qualification at bachelor level or above. • increase higher education enrolments of students from a low socio economic background to 20 per cent by 2020. • New policy – equity funding, new measures of LSES, performance indicators (University compacts) • New funding – equity, performance, scholarships, student income support • Higher Education Participation and Partnership Program (HEPPP) • Partnership funding • Participation funding Student Services – Student Equity Services

6. What will this mean? • WHO - Focus on LSES & Indigenous students • WHAT - Significantly increased outreach & support • HOW - Partnerships & cross-sector collaboration • WHEN - 2010 – 2012 • WHERE - ‘Most in Need’ Student Services – Student Equity Services

7. Griffith plans . . . • Already have a strong commitment to equity and social inclusion • Build on what we already do (and do well) – Uni-Reach • ‘Scale up’ and ‘join up’ • Develop new partnerships • Enhance resources • ‘Student life-cycle’ approach Student Services – Student Equity Services

8. We want to . . . Reach out • encourage students to complete Year 12 and aspire to reach their full potential by continuing with their education and training beyond secondary school Build capacity • assist students to understand the university learning environment and prepare to study at university Create access • assiststudents to access university by providing flexible pathways Provide support • provide support for students to make a smooth transition to university as well as additional learning support during their studies Student Services – Student Equity Services

9. Griffith’s Core Equity Programs Student Services – Student Equity Services

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11. GRIFFITI

12. Customised Outreach Programs Student Services – Student Equity Services

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15. Other Financial Assistance • Changes to Student Income Support • NEWStart-Up and Relocation Scholarships administered through Centrelink – automatic entitlements • NEW eligibility criteria Centrelink – Student Income Support • Griffith Scholarships • Academic • Equity • Uni-Start Equity Admission and Scholarship Scheme • Sporting • Sponsored • Financial assistance • Student Services – Welfare and Student Liaison Office • Student Loans • Textbook Exchange • Tenancy advice Student Services – Student Equity Services

16. Student diversity Student Services – Student Equity Services

17. Contacts Judy Hartley Manager, Student Equity Services Email: j.hartley@griffith.edu.au Phone: (07) 3735 7280 Suzanne Wilkinson Principal Adviser - Student Equity & Educational Partnerships Email: suzanne.wilkinson@griffith.edu.au Phone: (07) 3735 7374 Jo Merley Student Equity Programs Officer (Logan and Gold Coast Campuses) Email: j.merley@griffith.edu.au Phone: (07) 5552 8989 Martina (Tina) Donaghy Student Equity Programs Officer (Nathan, Mt Gravatt and South Bank Campuses) Email: m.donaghy@griffith.edu.au Phone: (07) 3735 6638