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Higher Education Update

Published bi-annually, the ACER Higher Education Update provides an overview of our contributions to higher education research and development.

ACER Higher Education Update 11 – March 2013

In this issue:

Assessing learning

  • Outcomes assessment feasible in Australia
  • Beyond feasibility – possible futures for learning outcomes assessment
  • Mature student admissions in England

Enriching student experiences

  • Student engagement key to standards and productivity
  • Enhancing student engagement in a competitive environment

Monitoring trends

  • Student visa numbers signal a return to growth
  • University numbers growing fast, Indigenous even faster
  • Comparing accessibility and funding of Australian higher education

Evaluation and development

  • Building capability in Saudi Arabia
  • IB graduates more likely to progress through university

Featured resources

  • English Language Standards in Higher Education
  • Job Satisfaction around the Academic World
  • University Teaching in Focus

Previous Issues

ACER Higher Education Update 10 – September 2012

ACER Higher Education Update 9 – February 2012

ACER Higher Education Update 8 - August 2011

ACER Higher Education Update 7 - February 2011

ACER Higher Education Update 6 - September 2010

ACER Higher Education Update 5 - February 2010

ACER Higher Education Update 4 - July 2009

ACER Higher Education Update 3 - December 2008

ACER Higher Education Update 2 - August 2008

ACER Higher Education Update 1 - December 2007


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