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IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004
Institutional Research Consultancy Unit
Presentation to Presentation to Student Services Student Services
Planning DayPlanning Day
August 20, 2004
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
IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004
An overview
RMIT Student Population 2003
Young People (15-19)
14%
Aged 20-2442%
Mature Age (25+)44%
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In which sector are young people studying?
RMIT 15-19 yo enrolments per sector in 2003
TAFE55%
HE45%
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At which campus?
15-19 yo Enrolments by Campus 2003
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
Brunswick Bundoora City Regional Off Campus
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Is the enrolment picture changing?
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4000
6000
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12000
2001 2002 2003
RMIT 15-19 yo enrolments 2001-2003
TAFE
HE
TOTAL
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What is happening across TAFE?
Student Age Profile 1994-2003: Victorian TAFE Institutions
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
15-19
20-24
25-44
45 and over
Not Stated
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What is happening at RMIT TAFE?
Student Age Profile 1994-2003: RMIT TAFE
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
15-19
20-24
25-44
45 and over
Not Stated
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What is the composition of young people?
RMIT TAFE Age Cohorts 2003
15-17 yo10%
18-19 yo90%
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A changing 15-17 yo profile
RMIT TAFE 15-17 yo profile 1994-2003
0
100
200
300
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16 yo
17 yo
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What is the gender profile in TAFE?
Gender breakdown of RMIT TAFE 15-19 yo in 2003
Female44%Male
56%
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What are young people studying in TAFE?
RMIT TAFE Enrolments 15-19 yo 2001-2003
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
VCE Cert 1-2 Cert 3-4 Cert 5-6
2001
2002
2003
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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.
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
IRCU - SSG Planning Day Presentation 20 Aug 2004
What is the Higher Ed age profile?
RMIT Higher Ed Age Profile 2001-2003
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%
2001 2002 2003
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20-24
Over 25
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What are young people studying in HEd?
RMIT Field of Education 15-19 yo: Higher Ed (2003)
0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0
Natural and Physical Sciences
Information Technology
Engineering and Related Technologies
Architecture and Building
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
Health
Education
Management and Commerce
Society and Culture
Creative Arts
Food, Hospitality and Personal Services
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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.
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Impact of prior education on student progress
RMIT Student Progress Ratios: Basis of Admission into Undergraduate Degree in 2003
0.840.850.860.870.880.89
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Higher Ed Students by Fund Source (2003)
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TAFE Students by Fund Source (2002)
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Proportion of International Students per sector
RMIT International Onshore Students 2003
TAFE21%
Higher Ed79%
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At which campus are international students studying?
International Onshore Enrolments by Campus 2003
010002000300040005000600070008000
Brunswick Bundoora City
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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%
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Region of origin: TAFE
RMIT International Onshore Enrolments: TAFE
0 500 1000 1500 2000
SE Asia
NE Asia
South/Central Asia
Europe
Africa
Americas
Middle East
Oceania
2002
2003
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Region of origin: Higher Ed
RMIT International Onshore Enrolments: Higher Ed
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
SE Asia
NE Asia
South/Central Asia
Europe
Africa
Americas
Middle East
Oceania
2002
2003
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Countries of origin: Higher EdRMIT HE Onshore International Country of Origin 2003:
100+ students
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Singapore
Hong Kong
China
Malaysia
Indonesia
India
Vietnam
Thailand
Taiwan
South Korea
Mauritius
USA
New Zealand
Japan
Sri Lanka
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Countries of origin: Higher Ed (cont…)
RMIT HE Onshore International Country of Origin 2003: 20-100 students
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Canada
Norway
Bangladesh
Sweden
Pakistan
UK
Ethiopia
Germany
Botswana
Colombia
Mexico
Brunei
UAE
Kenya
Russia
Turkey
Nepal
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Impact of language on student progress
RMIT Student Progress Ratios: International Students and Language
Commencing Students 2003
0.820.830.840.850.860.870.880.89
EnglishSpeaking
Non EnglishSpeaking
UnknownLanguage
All InternationalStudents
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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.
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Retention Rates
Retention Rates per Fund Source
0
20
40
60
80
100
2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
% R
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AFP
COG
INT-OFF
INT-ON
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Retention Rates (cont…)
International Onshore Student Retention Rates
010203040
5060708090
2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
% r
eten
tion
rate
Undergraduate
Coursework
Research
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International students and work
Commencing Students Survey Report 2004 Hours expected to work
0%5%
10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
< 10 hrs
10-1
4hr
s
15-1
9hr
s
20-2
4hr
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25-2
9hr
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30-3
4hr
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Local Student
Intl Student
67.3% of international students and 84.3% of local students expect to work while studying in 2004
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International students & achievement
Commencing Students Survey Report 2004 SIngle most important thing, aside from studies, students would like to
achieve at RMIT
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
Socialise with new people
Meet people from diff cultural b'grounds
Sporting activities
Student leadership activities
Develop and grow personally
Network with like minded people
Develop my leadership skills
Environmentally sustainable activities
Join clubs and societies
Intl Students
Local Students
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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 environmentInternational students also report wanting more contact with students from other programs
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Want more information?
Institutional Research Consultancy Unit (IRCU)
http://www2.rmit.edu.au/departments/planning/ircu/
Phone: 9925 9707
Email: ircu@rmit.edu.au