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Conference Introduction

Professor Geoffrey Elliott, University College Worcester - "Widening participation through HE / FE partnerships in Herefordshire and Worcestershire". Prof. Geoffrey Elliott Link...

Dr Paul Martin, National Co-ordinator for the TQEF National Coordination, Open University - The Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning and the Widening Participation agenda; What projects like SPAT can do for you! - Paul Martin Presentation

Mrs Jenny Blumhof, University of Hertfordshire - Personal Development Planning: the new skills agenda? - Jenny Blumhof Presentation

Dr John Samuel, Academic Manager, Centre for Access and Life Long Learning, Leeds Metropolitan University - The Graduate Apprenticeship Framework: challenges and opportunities for work-based learning and for progression and widening participation in higher education. - John Samuel Presentation

Ms Annette Sundaraj, Student Support Services Sheffield Hallam University - Support for mature students - Presentation 1 Presentation 2

Dr Claire Haven, Senior Research Associate, Welsh School of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Management, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff - Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism: Higher Education Delivered in Further Education Colleges in England - Clare Haven Presentation

Mr Stuart Capstick and Mr Hugh Fleming, Peer Assisted Learning Project Manager and Peer Assisted Learning Project Researcher, Bournemouth University - Supporting Retention and Progression through Peer Assisted Learning in Higher Education - Stuart Capstick Presentation

Ms Tracy A Jones, Senior Lecturer, School Credit Transfer Coordinator, University of Gloucestershire - Support and Guidance for the Credit Transfer student - Presentation

Dr Rob Eley, LTSN Engineering, Loughborough University - How can the LTSN help you? - Presentation

Dr David Harwood, Director, Institute for Science Education, University of Plymouth - The Progression of non-standard undergraduates from the Extended Science programme - David Harwood Presentation

Mr Nigel Garland, Mrs Cathy Dowsett, University of Plymouth Business School - Preparing for Progression - Presentation

Ms Tessa Counsell (HE Coordinator/Programme Manager) & Ms Val Walkden (College Careers Manager), Duchy College, Cornwall - HE in FE: Experiences in facilitating student progression to top-up programmes at HEIs. - Tessa Counsell and Val Walkden Presentation

Professor Anthony Rosie, School of Social Science and Law, Sheffield Hallam University - Learning cultures amongst first year social science students: implications for progression - Anthony Rosie Presentation

University College Worcester with the Collaborative Widening Participation Project. "Drawing on Learner Experience to facilitate Successful Transition to HE" - Julia Dinsdale and John Deane Presentation

Ms Sally Wilks & Ms Jane Rowe - Project Manager and Learning Support Advisor, University of Plymouth - Developing an eLearning resource for Foundation degree students across the South West - Jane Rowe Presentation

Professor Bill Chambers, Dean of Widening Participation, Liverpool Hope University College - Meaningful Tasters: Ensuring a Progression Curriculum for School University Visits. - Bill Chambers Presentation

Dr Ian Tunbridge, Director of Academic Partnerships, University of Plymouth - Progression concerns for Foundation Degrees Ian Tunbridge Presentation

Conference Close

The Robbins Conference Centre,
The University of Plymouth
16th & 17th January 2003. Plymouth, Devon, UK

The National Conference for Student Progression and Transfer was a national conference exploring current issues relating the transfer of top up or direct entry students into Higher Education, with a specific focus on the experience of HND students moving into stages 2 or 3 of a degree programme. The conference explored the following issues:

Student Progression from FE to HE - the importance of Partnerships: Why do partnerships work - why are they important? The University of Plymouth has one of the largest partnership networks in the UK. This session will explore the importance of good partnerships between colleges and Universities to help recruitment, retention and overall student experience.

Embedding progression strategies in HE and FHE. There is a wide variety of good practice which can help the transfer and progression of direct entry students into HE. This session will highlight examples of good practice in progression and transfer which has been embedded into courses, modules or support programmes.

Employability and Transferability. In order for students to transfer from FE to HE and then onto employment, there is a need for clear, planned progression routes (where FE HE and employers all work together) and for students to understand and evaluate their own skill levels.

Bridging the cultural divide: recognising different types of learning environments. The Higher Education learning environment can present a new and challenging experience for direct entry students who have experienced a different and often more formal environment.

If you have any questions about the conference please contact us using the information below:

Mark Stone, SPAT Project,
Faculty of Land Food and Leisure, Unversity of Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6NQ
tel 01626 325645 | email: m2stone@plymouth.ac.uk