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March 29, 2017
Managing and Supporting Student Diversity in Higher Education: A Casebook
- Author
- Benson, Robyn; Heagney, Margaret; Hewitt, Leslie; Crosley, Glenda; and Devos, Anita
- Publisher
- Chandos Publishing, Oxford
- ISBN
- 9781843347194
- Table of Contents
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Acknowledgements
Preface
About the authors
ch. 1 Setting the context
ch. 2 Finding the way to higher education: Miranda and Rochelle
ch. 3 This time it’s different: Sesh and Shannon
ch. 4 The international experience: Lam and Zelin
ch. 5 Coming to education later in life: Alex Carole and Virginia
ch. 6 Finding my voice at last: Lillian, Marie, and Harriet
ch. 7 Helping students to succeed
References
Index
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Abstract: 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. (From the Publisher)
Abstract: 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. (From the Publisher)