This is a quantitative evaluation of the programme between 1999 and 2004. The study examines the performance of the New ERA programme across 3 domains; increased access from disadvantaged school, retention rates and overall exam performance.
Directions
From the Clonskeagh Entrance
Take the first left hand turn at the roundabout.
The Heath Sciences Building is directly ahead after you round the curve.
Car Park One is between the Health Sciences Building and The Student Centre.
Turn into Car-Park One (P1) at the T junction.
From the N11
The Health Sciences Building is not directly accessible from the N11 Entrance.
The nearest car park is Car Park 2 near O' Reilly Hall.
Once you enter UCD go straight ahead
Take the first right and then the first left, following the signs for O' Reilly Hall
From Car Park Two (P2) the Health Sciences Building is a 3-4 min walk
On foot exit Car Park Two from the opposite side to the one you entered
Keep right and pass the egg sculpture
The Health Sciences Building should be a 3 min walk ahead
If Car Park Two is full, the closest car park is Car Park Three (P3).
Programme
10.30: Registration
11.00: Welcome
Dr. Philip Nolan, Registrar, UCD Ann O'Brien, Director of access, NUI Maynooth
11.20: Keynote Address:
Professor Susan Dynarski, Professor of Education and Public Policy, University of Michigan, USA
12.00: Evaluating the impact of the UCD New ERA Widening Participation Initiative Dr. Kevin Denny, UCD
12.45: Questions and Answers
Close Anna Kelly, Director of Access and Life Long Learning, UCD
Conference