2010
DOI: 10.1177/000494411005400204
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Are Universities Responding to the Needs of Students from Refugee Backgrounds?

Abstract: Although many Australian universities have been proactive in responding to students' diverse needs through orientation and support programs, very little is known about programs needed for the successful transition of students from refugee backgrounds into tertiary study. Facilitating the early engagement of students with their studies and campus life is linked to greater student satisfaction, improved retention rates and better educational outcomes. One of the challenges that academics face is the paucity of r… Show more

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“…Many of these findings were consistent with the experiences of refugee youth identified in previous research internationally [4, 5, 8, 9, 13]. …”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…Many of these findings were consistent with the experiences of refugee youth identified in previous research internationally [4, 5, 8, 9, 13]. …”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…Similarly, there is often an assumption that refugees attending university have relatively sophisticated language skills, as this is a requirement of entry to Australian universities. However, universities place high expectations on their students in their mastery of academic English, and offer little in the way of ongoing or every-day support (Earnest et al 2010). Our findings suggest that university students, and those who have lived in Australia for longer periods, are in just as much need of language support as other refugees.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 73%
“…Several universities now offer scholarships and entry programs for refugees, to improve refugee access to tertiary education. However, unlike high schools and vocational colleges, very few universities offer ongoing specialised or pastoral support (e.g., help with enrolment, orientation to campus, language or financial support; Earnest et al 2010), or track these students' progress into and through their degrees.…”
Section: Background: Challenges For Young Refugees In Australiamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The students had transitioned from a variety of pathways, including the IEC pathway. The interviews built on previous Australian studies highlighting the social, emotional and practical needs of refugee youth at university (Earnest et al ., ; Joyce et al ., ). These interviews captured reflections on students’ experiences, focusing on significant decisions that functioned as enablers and barriers to their transitions into and through their undergraduate studies, and recommendations for further support (Iqbal et al ., ).…”
Section: Methodology and Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%