Discussion Paper: The Changing Face of the HE student

Jane Beniston; Debbie Harris

doi:10.17165/TP.2016.1-2.8

Authors

Jane Beniston Early Childhood Education and Care, Newman University, England
Debbie Harris Early Childhood Education and Care, Newman University, England

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17165/TP.2016.1-2.8

Abstract

This discussion paper explores the current drivers of change in Higher Education institutions in England. It presents models of students and asks you to consider your own institution and student engagement within it. It will then offer detail of a current research project that Newman University have begun.

Author Biographies

Jane Beniston, Early Childhood Education and Care, Newman University, England

Senior lecturer
j.e.beniston@newman.ac.uk
Debbie Harris, Early Childhood Education and Care, Newman University, England

Senior lecturer
d.harris@newman.ac.uk

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