Indigenous Higher Education: The Role of Universities in Releasing the Potential

• DOI: 10.1017/s1326011100016033
• Publication Date: 2017-02-10T05:10:56Z
• Authors: Clair Andersen; Tracey Bunda; Maggie Walter
• Keywords: Indigenous Education; Equity

The participation rate of Indigenous people in higher education is comparatively disparately low across all sectors. In this paper we examine the pivotal role university sector addressing inequity and releasing potential for increased enrolment, completion education. education, argue, core business, not an equity issue, a unique opportunity currently exists achieving significant progress. Using examples best practice show how universities can take positive practical steps to overcome commonly identified barriers success. We also propose four specific strategies increasing success facets. extend our analysis representation among staff arguing that greater presence nurturing staff, academic general vital facet improving access Finally, argue longitudinal study needed provide evidence base inform increase efficacy policy area.