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Evaluation of collaboration between HEIs and FECs to increase participation in higher education

Summary

This study was commissioned by HEFCE in 2001 to examine collaboration between higher education institutions (HEIs), further education colleges (FECs) and other education institutions, community groups and regional agencies. The aim is to try to widen participation in higher education by students who are currently under-represented.

Research was conducted in the 25 regional partnerships funded by HEFCE as part of the widening participation special funding programme for 1998-99 (HEFCE 99/07). In particular, research focused on the initial one-year research projects (HEFCE 98/35 and 99/07) and, where applicable, the subsequent second phase projects (HEFCE 99/33).

There are four main sections of the report:

• responses of HEIs and FECs to the HEFCE initiative
• the process of creating partnerships and ongoing operation
• outcomes of collaboration
• key issues and problems involved in regional collaboration.

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Last updated 4 September 2003