1st Edition

University Access and Success Capabilities, diversity and social justice

By Merridy Wilson-Strydom Copyright 2015
182 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

182 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

182 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The challenge of widening access and participation in higher education in a manner that ensures students are successful in their studies is a major issue globally and a significant research-focus within higher education studies and higher education policy. Similarly, the challenge of under-preparedness of students entering higher education has become increasingly pertinent as universities in both... Read more

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Access and Social Justice

Chapter 3: The Capabilities Approach

Chapter 4: Access and the Capabilities Approach

Chapter 5: School-University Interface: Learner and student voices

Chapter 6: A Capabilities List for the Transition to University

Chapter 7: Diversity, Conversion Factors and Capabilities

Chapter 8: University Access for Success

Biography

Merridy Wilson-Strydom is Director in the Directorate for Institutional Research and Academic Planning at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa.