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Universities approach to Equality and DiversityParamedic Practice29th July 2015
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Introductions
• Vicki Severs - Senior Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer• Ann Ball - Admissions Tutor, Paramedic Practice• Andy Kirke - Paramedic Practice• Current Paramedic Practice students
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An overview of Paramedic Practice at Sheffield Hallam University
• 2 year course• Diploma in Higher Education• Course fees paid
• Entry requirements: 280 UCAS points, experience prior to application, driving licence by interview stage
• Who are we looking for?
• 100% Student Satisfaction overall in 2014 NSS• High employability rates - high demand for paramedics• High rates of further training, promotion and CPD in the profession
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An overview of Paramedic Practice at Sheffield Hallam University
• Places: 49 places 2014/15• Applications: 768 applications - More than 15 applications per place• Applicants: 7.4% BME, 85.4% White, 7.2% Unknown• % Conversion Application to Enrolment:o BME: 5.3%o White: 6.7%o Unknown: 3.6%
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Student voice at Sheffield Hallam University
Introducing…….
Daniel Chow Herpreet Bains John Reeves
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Proposed Action Plan
• Stage 1: Research, investigation and preparation Data analysis and embedding of standardised reporting Equality Impact Assessment of pre-application and enrolment processes Staff engagement and training Recruitment of Student Ambassadors and Role Models Further discussions with EMAS re. work experience opportunities
• Stage 2: Activity Marketing messages: Equality Impact Assessment; joint campaign with Northampton Recruitment Activity: Use of role models, review of Open Day date setting process Schools and Colleges Engagement: staff training, Health & Social Care Roadshow,
work with target schools and colleges, Staff Conferences Community Engagement: 'Careers in Health Professions', joint led community
engagement event Communications and staff awareness: key messages for all staff
To increase the numbers of BME students on Paramedic Practice
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