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Australian Universities
By Julia Horne
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Description
More than 20 experts take up the debate about our public universities: who they are for; what their mission is (or should be); what strong higher education policy entails; and how to cultivate a robust and constructive relationship between government and Australian universities. Issues covered include:How to change a culture of exclusion to ensure all are welcome in universities, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as well as those from low socio-economic backgrounds.How "educational disadvantage" in Australia often begins in school and is still the major barrier to full university participation.The reality that funding for research and major infrastructure requires significant additional funds from non-government sources (e.g. international student fees). A lack of policy recognition that international university students increase Australia's social, cultural and economic capital.Pathways to making policy decisions wide-ranging, consultative, inclusive and inspired rather than politically partisan and ideologically driven.The impact of COVID-19 on universities, and particularly how the pandemic and governmental responses exacerbated extant and emerging issues.
Australian Universities rekindles a much-needed conversation about the vital role of public universities in our society, arguing for initiatives informed by the realities of university life and offering a way forward for government, communities, students and public universities - together - to advance public good.
Product details
Number of Pages:
282
Release Date:
2022-12-01
Publication Date:
2022-12-01
Publisher:
Sydney University Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1761540300
ISBN13:
9781761540301
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Weight:
654 g
Height:
153 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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