Community Engagement

School to University Pathways Program

This program consists of several initiatives targeting school based students to enlighten and inform them on the options and support mechanisms available to them regarding further tertiary study. These programs involve both in school and on campus activities, family orientated information and student mentoring programs.

 

Careers Markets / Expos

 

These days are attended by the Indigenous Prospective Student Advisor / School Liaison and Portfolio Representatives. These days present the opportunity to provide face to face information to prospective students regarding the options and support mechanisms available to them in tertiary study.

 

Community Committee Program

 

This program involves the Indigenous Community Engagement Officer and Portfolio Representatives attending the meetings of inter-agencies, community, government and non-government organisations to inform them of the services and options of the Institute and the University of Newcastle and discuss further partnership options between our organisations.

 

Articulated Pathways Development

 

This initiative involves developing clear and available articulation paths to tertiary study and beyond for Indigenous community and school based students. These pathways will be enhanced with established educational partners and developed with further identified educational partners and organisations. The outcome is designed to develop students through tertiary study into either post-graduate study, graduate programs and/or attainable employment in their field of study.

 

 

Strategic Development of Indigenous Education – Central Coast campus

 

This initiative has been developed to engage primary representatives of the cross-sectoral education partners of the campus and the community to lead the strategic planning and implementation of Indigenous education and its many aspects across the Central Coast campus. This group has direct reporting lines to BATSIET and the VC of the University and guided by a specific terms of reference in relation to its role.