Widening Access, Inclusion and Diversity
Preventive early career education Children’s Universities Arqus support networks for inclusion Recognition of prior learning Integrated Arqus plan for refugees and students at risk Seniors Universities Inclusive peer tutoring Fast track for gifted students Job market transition for inclusive universities Common Charter on Gender Equality, Inclusion and SustainabilityThe main focus of this Work task was to raise awareness about diversity and vulnerabilities among university students and staff, pointing out barriers and reducing them as well as creating networks for inclusion.
With these guidelines for an inclusive peer tutoring programme the Arqus Universities aim to aid student transition, create an inclusive learning and teaching environment, reduce dropouts and increase exam activity, and assure academic integration and engagement right from the start. Therefore, the framework follows a holistic and inclusive approach that includes support for all student groups at the Arqus Universities – with and without vulnerabilities.
The Work task “Inclusive peer tutoring” shared models of preventive early career education through the training of experts and shared resources. Specifically, the following outputs were expected:
- Aiding student transition
- Academic integration and engagement
- Creating an inclusive learning and teaching environment
- Reduction of drop-outs
- Increasing exam activity, retention rate, study satisfaction and employability
- Raising awareness about diversity among students and staff
- Raising awareness about the needs of vulnerable students
- Pointing out barriers/obstacles and reduce them
- Creating support networks for inclusion