Student Equity Evaluation Training Program

This program is specifically designed for:

• equity practitioners and managers of equity programs at Australian universities
• any professional involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of student equity initiatives.

The ACSES Student Equity Evaluation Training Program's overarching objective is to strengthen the capability of equity practitioners and managers of equity programs to undertake evaluation that supports increased understanding of the effectiveness of HEPPP-funded activity, including the effective application of available SEHEEF tools that support this effort.

Streams

The Student Equity Evaluation Training Program is designed as a set of 19 bite-sized modules, covering five streams.

The first four streams: Introduction, Program Logic, Continuous Quality Improvement and Impact Evaluation streams, cover the key knowledge and skills equity practitioners need to ensure student equity initiatives are well thought-through and designed to enable meaningful evaluation and compliance with Australian Department of Education reporting requirements. It is recommended that practitioners leading student equity programs complete these streams at minimum, to enable institutions to satisfy SEHEEF requirements. Others involved in student equity programs will also benefit from completing these modules, as applicable to their role.

The fifth steam: Evaluation and Data Management, builds on these foundations, guiding practitioners and other institutional stakeholders to establish and embed an evaluation culture that supports best practice student equity. This stream is particularly suited to practitioners leading institutional student equity efforts, or those supporting associated decision-making, such as data and student service managers.

Modules

Student Equity Evaluation Training Program modules are designed to engage the learner through visually appealing and dynamic content, which present and connect real-world examples of HEPPP-funded programs with practical guidance on evaluation activities, aligned to the SEHEEF.

Each module takes 10 to 30 minutes to complete, depending on the complexity of content covered. Individual modules comprise short presentations on relevant topics, with videos, case studies, templates, and reflection prompts, with reference material provided to support interpretation and application.

Each module is indicated as either:

• Beginner – suitable for those who are new to the SEHEEF or equity program evaluation more generally;

• Intermediate – for those with some understanding of the SEHEEF, or who may be required to engage in or oversee equity program evaluation activities; or

• Advanced – aimed at those with an existing understanding of equity program reporting requirements and the SEHEEF, who are leading or providing in-depth guidance on evaluation.

As you successfully complete each stream, you'll earn a digital badge that is instantly shareable to your social networks (including LinkedIn) which showcases your new skills and knowledge mastery.

Engage

This digital badge provides foundation knowledge in a discipline and doesn't require previous knowledge.

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES, formerly the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education) is an evidence-based research and public policy centre funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and based at Curtin University.

ACSES is committed to providing the higher education sector with tangible proof of what works to improve the quality and impact of student equity practices in higher education.

For more information or questions about the Program, email us at acses@curtin.edu.au