National policy · Student experience, equity and outcomes · South Africa
Admission is not enough for student success, academics and student leaders tell universities
Academics and student leaders, in a piece published by Universities South Africa, said belonging, dependable support, shared decision-making and accountability should shape the student journey.
Why it matters: University leaders responsible for student success are being told by academics and student leaders that a university place alone does not amount to a fair chance to succeed.
Academics and student leaders, in a piece published by Universities South Africa (USAf), argued that belonging, reliable support, shared decision-making and institutional accountability should shape the student journey, rather than only improving graduation figures.
The USAf piece states that being admitted to university is not the same as having a fair opportunity to succeed.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
The argument is addressed to universities and their students: the academics and student leaders want the student journey shaped by belonging, support, shared decision-making and accountability, not only by graduation statistics.
