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Voices from Manukau: recruitment and success of traditionally under represented undergraduate groups in New Zealand

This paper describes a research project, 'Voices from Manukau', that investigated the impact of a joint initiative ... Show more
This paper describes a research project, 'Voices from Manukau', that investigated the impact of a joint initiative by a university and an institute of technology in New Zealand. The purpose of the initiative was to increase the participation of students traditionally under represented at tertiary-level study, particularly Maori (indigenous people) and individuals from Pacific Island nations. Many of the participants were adults who had not experienced high levels of success during their compulsory period of education and they lived in low socio-economic areas. We found that participation of under-represented groups increased. The 'Manukau' students were as successful as other undergraduate students studying at the university. Of particular interest was the high level of success of Maori and Pacific Island students.
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Authors: Millward, Pam; Stephenson, Maxine; Rio, Nane; Anderson, Helen

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: New Zealand; Oceania

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Asia Pacific education review

Subjects: Higher education; Indigenous people; Participation ... [+] Show more