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> From: Jane Berry <[log in to unmask]>
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> Innovations in Student Success
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> One day conference - Thursday 9 February 2006, Central London
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> Professor Vincent Tinto (Syracuse University, author of the
> influential book 'Leaving College') will be launching the
> international study 'From life crisis to lifelong learning. Rethinking
> working-class 'drop out' from higher education' at a one day national
> conference to be held in London on 9 February 2006 organised by
> the Higher Education Academy in association with the Joseph Rowntree
> Foundation. This large scale qualitative research provides new and
> exciting insights into why students leave HE early and the event will
> provide delegates with:
> • An in-depth understanding of the experiences of first generation
> entrants and students from lower socio-economic groups in higher
> education
> • The complex reasons why some of these students leave early
> • What students gain from a limited HE experience
> • Institutional approaches to supporting student success and
> re-entry to HE
> • US appraoches to student persistence and success.
> This free event is part of the Academy's Innovations programme of
> activity. For programme and booking details please see the Academy
> website: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/List_3931.htm
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> Jane Berry
> Projects Officer
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> +44 (0)1904 717549
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> The Higher Education Academy
> Innovation Way
> York Science Park
> York
> YO10 5BR
> +44 (0)1904 717500
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