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Benton, Madeleine; Hearn, Shane; Marmolejo-Ramos, Fernando – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2021
There remains significant under representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australian higher education systems. A number of strategies have been implemented by governments and universities to best support Indigenous students within higher education that have produced varying levels of success in increasing participation,…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Pacific Islanders, Higher Education, Educational Experience
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Hearn, Shane; Funnell, Sarah – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2021
Increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in higher education can play a critical role in transforming lives and is the trajectory to closing the gap and reducing disadvantage. Despite recent progress, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples remain significantly under-represented in higher education. Poor retention and…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Student Personnel Services, School Holding Power, Graduation Rate
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Hearn, Shane; Benton, Madeleine; Funnell, Sarah; Marmolejo-Ramos, Fernando – Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples remain significantly under-represented in higher education systems. There are significant disparities in university completion rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students compared with their non-Indigenous counterparts. The poor-retention and high-attrition rates among Aboriginal and…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Minority Group Students, College Students, School Holding Power