
‘STUDENT
RETENTION, PROGRESSION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION’
Friday 1st
and Saturday 2nd September, 2006 |
Exploring the
latest research and best practice in retention strategies, this conference will
assist those in Higher Education who are supporting and teaching students.
Initial Call For Papers
300 word abstracts for 20 minute papers should be sent by
30th January 2006 to m.shaw@bathspa.ac.uk
Confirmed Speakers Include
- Prof. Geoff Layer,
Professor of Life Long Learning, University of Bradford & Director of
Action on Access
- Dr Anthony Cook,
Project Leader, STAR Project, University of Ulster
- Dr Liz Thomas,
Senior Advisor on Widening Participation, HEA
- Dr Jennifer Moon,
Staff Development Officer, Exeter University
Key Themes
- To share knowledge
of best practice.
- To evaluate strategies
for integration, inclusion, retention & progression.
- To integrate strategies
& investigate different learning preferences and cultural capital
- To evaluate assessment
practice & its link to retention.
For further information and an application form please visit our website:
http://www.bathspa.ac.uk/schools/historical-and-cultural-studies/conference-on-retention/default.asp
or email: commercialfacilities@bathspa.ac.uk
or send to: Commercial
Facilities Department, Bath Spa University, Newton St. Loe, Bath BA2 9B
or telephone: 01225
875669 to book a place.