Is mum's push more of a shove?

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the fine line between a mother who wants to make sure that her child maximises its chances and an intrusive, 'intensive' mother are examined in relation to parental involvement in the higher education choices made by students. Stephen Ball, professor of the sociology of education at the Institute of Education, notes that it had been assumed that students made autonomous choices about higher education, but it has come to be realised that these choices are in fact composite choices made by the whole family, with the mother being particularly significant in the decision.

Analysis, Family, Mothers, College, Choice of, College choice

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Marks in class count less than class marks

Article Abstract:

The results of the two-year "Access to What?" study conducted by the Open University's Centre for Higher Education Research reveal that once they leave university, students from working-class backgrounds are more likely to not find a job, are likely to find it more difficult to find a graduate-level job or will earn less than other students who come from what would be perceived as a "better" background. This is despite government efforts to widen participation in higher education with the promise of improved prospects once qualifications have been gained.

Labor force information, Employment, Administration of General Economic Programs, Science & research, Jobs & Employment, Research, Open University, College graduates

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Speaking their language

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the impact that the University of Leeds has on the local environment and social life of Leeds, UK, are examined, as are efforts by the University to deal with the complaints that have arisen about student behaviour. The number of students in Leeds has risen by 125% over the past 10 years, giving the city the third largest student population in the UK after London and Birmingham.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Universities and colleges, Influence, Leeds, England, University of Leeds

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