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ERIC Number: EJ582351
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-3364
Learner Support, Widening Access and Student Diversity Part II: Awareness, Access and Support Mechanisms.
Spriggs, Len; Sergeant, Claire; Layer, Geoff
Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v15 n2 p113-18 Spr 1999
Discusses initiatives undertaken by Sheffield Hallam University (England) to raise awareness of higher education opportunities, increase access, and provide support to a diverse group of students in the local community. Describes the development of pre-entry transition courses and "awareness-raising" programs for students with disabilities, ethnic minority students, and those from socially deprived communities. (VWC)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Articulation (Education), Community Education, Community Schools, Disabilities, Diversity (Student), Higher Education, Minority Groups, Outreach Programs, School Community Relationship, Transitional Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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