1. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Institutional Research Consultancy Unit Presentation to Student Services Planning Day August 20, 2004

2. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 About Today’s Session Purpose To provide an overview of the key features of two student groups: –Young people (15-19 years) –International students

3. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 An overview

4. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 In which sector are young people studying?

5. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 At which campus?

6. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Is the enrolment picture changing?

7. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 What is happening across TAFE?

8. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 What is happening at RMIT TAFE?

9. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 What is the composition of young people?

10. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 A changing 15-17 yo profile

11. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 What is the gender profile in TAFE?

12. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 What are young people studying in TAFE?

13. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Income Support Student Outcomes Survey of 2002 RMIT TAFE graduates showed that 13.1% of 15-19 yo respondents received Austudy. This compares to 27.2% of surveyed graduates aged 20-24 for the same group. Other income sources include government pensions or benefits, apprenticeship/traineeships, parents/spouse, paid work.

14. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Some Issues for TAFE Unmet demand for higher education displaces some traditional TAFE applicants Growth in VET 2003-2010 projected to be slower than in previous decade (Victorian estimate 1.7% per annum) Increasing push for apprenticeships and traineeships from both State and Federal governments Alignment of delivery to areas of government priority

15. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 What is the Higher Ed age profile?

16. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 What are young people studying in HEd?

17. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Student Progress Ratios IRCU has analysed student performance by cohort for commencing undergraduate students at RMIT Indicators include gender, mode of study, funding, socio-economic status, rural urban and age group. Provides additional insight into factors influencing student retention and attrition. Available as a RMIT, Portfolio or Program Summary.

18. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Impact of prior education on student progress

19. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Higher Ed Students by Fund Source (2003)

20. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 TAFE Students by Fund Source (2002)

21. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Proportion of International Students per sector

22. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 At which campus are international students studying?

23. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Some international student trends In 2003 RMIT enrolled 14,774 onshore international students: 3063 in TAFE, 11,711 in Higher Ed 2002-2003 proportion of TAFE international dropped by 3% Over same period, proportion of Higher Ed international grew by 3%

24. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Region of origin: TAFE

25. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Region of origin: Higher Ed

26. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Countries of origin: Higher Ed

27. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Countries of origin: Higher Ed (cont…)

28. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Impact of language on student progress

29. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 How many international students identify as having a disability? Enrolment data for 2003 shows that 1%, or approx 60 international students, indicated some form of disability.

30. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Retention Rates

31. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Retention Rates (cont … )

32. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 International students and work 67.3% of international students and 84.3% of local students expect to work while studying in 2004

33. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 International students & achievement

34. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 2003 ‘Top Ten’ Issues for International Students Compared to local students, international students are less than likely to:  feel personally safe on campus  feel that they are treated with respect  be satisfied with the quality of T&L, computing facilities and the campus environment International students also report wanting more contact with students from other programs

35. IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004 Want more information? Institutional Research Consultancy Unit (IRCU) http://www2.rmit.edu.au/departments/planning/ircu/ Phone: 9925 9707 Email: ircu@rmit.edu.au