This chapter examines the hidden impact that extra-curricular activity can play within student
engagement. A critical review of the relationship between extra-curricular activity and key …

In Australia, the language of student engagement and partnership is now prevalent in
institutional strategic visions, reflecting the view of students as 'key stakeholders' in their …

We address a fundamental question: why and how do higher education institutions research
student engagement? We will consider the rationale for research and the framing of student …

This chapter describes how, as Dean of Learning and Teaching at the University of
Portsmouth (UK), I employ an authentic leadership approach both to facilitate connected …

This chapter describes and discusses how students participate in meaning making from
student evaluations of courses. Students are invited to converse with the head teacher of all …

A useful way of exploring partnership between staff and students is through visual
representations of partnership, where the concept sits alongside other ideas in scales or …

Given its proximity to quality assurance, much of what is said to represent good practice in
student engagement assumes that the input of students when looking back can influence …

This study evaluates the challenges and the effectiveness of students engaging in quality
assurance (QA) review processes in higher education institutions. The research team set out …

This chapter introduces the purpose of this edited collection, setting the context and
definition of critical reflection for the chapters which follow. Following the previous edited …

In an ever-developing higher education (HE) context, taking time to research, discuss and
develop student engagement is crucial to ensuring that our institutions remain student …