pre- and post-event feedback surveys that include questions to gather qualitative and quantitative data on measurable change post-event review and evaluation meetings with key stakeholders including staff, university and school staff, and school principals and project leaders (Central Schools Special Projects) longitudinal tracking of matriculation to university of participants. 30 years of being a teacher this is the most successful model of any “After nearly outreach program I have seen. It was a great initiative to engage students at a crucial stage. The door of opportunity has now been opened to head them.” — teacher, English and history. The Future UNI-BOUND Program activities will continue to be enhanced and expanded to include additional events and activities and to increase the number of students participating in the program. In addition, an academic support model will be developed and delivered to high school students aimed at increasing confidence, motivation and preparation for higher education. The UNI-BOUND program aims to increase knowledge and understanding of higher education and career options; build confidence and motivation towards higher education; and improve academic attainment for higher education. Student Support Program Swinburne University Support Student Equity and Disability Services (SEADS). Description The Student Equity and Disability Services (SEADS) Student Support program is one of Swinburne social inclusion plan initiatives funded by the HEPPP. One of the key University’s principles under the Social Inclusion Plan is to provide a range of services to support students within the university. The program provides assistance with study and living expenses to undergraduate students from LSES backgrounds or those experiencing significant financial disadvantage. Key features of the program are: Funding of some equity-related scholarships awarded by Swinburne University. These scholarships include final year undergraduate scholarships, first year rural and regional scholarships, refugee or asylum seekers scholarships and TAFE pathways scholarships. SEADS awarding major grants and scholarships in first semester. These include rental assistance scholarships, laptop grants, iPad grants, mobile broadband grants and specialist software grants.
pre- and post-event feedback surveys that include questions to gather qualitative and quantitative data on measurable change post-event review and evaluation meetings with key stakeholders including staff, university and school staff, and school principals and project leaders (Central Schools Special Projects) longitudinal tracking of matriculation to university of participants. “After nearly 30 years of being a teacher this is the most successful model of any outreach program I have seen. It was a great initiative to engage students at a crucial stage. The door of opportunity has now been opened to them.” — head teacher, English and history. The Future UNI-BOUND Program activities will continue to be enhanced and expanded to include additional events and activities and to increase the number of students participating in the program. In addition, an academic support model will be developed and delivered to high school students aimed at increasing confidence, motivation and preparation for higher education. The UNI-BOUND program aims to increase knowledge and understanding of higher education and career options; build confidence and motivation towards higher education; and improve academic attainment for higher education. Student Support Program Swinburne University Support Student Equity and Disability Services (SEADS). Description The Student Equity and Disability Services (SEADS) Student Support program is one of Swinburne University’s social inclusion plan initiatives funded by the HEPPP. One of the key principles under the Social Inclusion Plan is to provide a range of services to support students within the university. The program provides assistance with study and living expenses to undergraduate students from LSES backgrounds or those experiencing significant financial disadvantage. Key features of the program are: Funding of some equity-related scholarships awarded by Swinburne University. These scholarships include final year undergraduate scholarships, first year rural and regional scholarships, refugee or asylum seekers scholarships and TAFE pathways scholarships. SEADS awarding major grants and scholarships in first semester. These include rental assistance scholarships, laptop grants, iPad grants, mobile broadband grants and specialist software grants.
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