Pasifika learners and success in tertiary education

Project Description

In Aotearoa, New Zealand there are many exemplars of good practice for Pasifika students in tertiary education. Within the tertiary landscape, it is clear that there is considerable activity in academic and student support areas for Pasifika students. This research examines good organisational practice that supports Pacific learners to succeed in tertiary education using the Kakala Research Framework. Case studies will be conducted across five New Zealand tertiary organisations, including universities, polytechnics and a private training establishment to identify good practice.

Project Team

• Cherie Chu, Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)
• Ivy Abella, C/- VUW
• Seann Paurini, C/-VUW

 Project Funding

$86,956 (excl. GST)

Key Dates

Project commenced: early 2011

Expected project completion: mid 2012.

Project Outputs

Presentation given at the 2011 Ako Aotearoa Research in Progress Colloquium