Access: from feelgood outsider to core priority

Article Abstract:

The UK Labour government is calling for increased access to higher education for members of the lower social groups. They have suggested the universities and colleges work with schools to make access easier and encourage children not reaching their potential. The Access Advisory Partnership has been set up to give support to universities and advise them how they can widen access. Some institutions point out they are not prepared to reduce entry standards to gain more students. Older students have been able to take part in access courses which have been running for 20 years.

Column, Education and state, Social policy, Education policy, Demographic aspects, College admissions

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Made to measure

Article Abstract:

A method of calculating a value-added appraisal of UK universities performance could be devised which would allow prospective students establish how they would perform at a given university, according to their A level results. But the system would not take into consideration the differences between degrees and the fact some always award a higher number of firsts. It would also not included students who enter higher education with other types of qualifications. Universities are not keen to have value-added appraisal but the UK government may decide it is necessary.

Standards, Management, Universities and colleges, Schools, Performance standards, Job performance standards

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We now have to build on our strong foundations

Article Abstract:

Foundation degrees have been in existence in the UK for only three years but, with about 25,000 students already enrolled on around 800 courses at colleges around the country, they are already changing the face of higher education. While many in status-conscious England still regard foundation degrees at problematic, it is argued that the country needs them.

United Kingdom, Sales & consumption, Services information, Analysis, Services, Degrees, Academic, Academic degrees, User statistics

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