WAP Impact Objectives
The university seeks to:
- Collate and understand WAP data to ensure effective decision-making related to target setting, performance monitoring, identification of areas in need of additional support for students and ensuring that resources are allocated where they are most needed.
- Capture the impact of WAP interventions and projects which have led to student success and can be measured by improved student satisfaction, retention, attainment and/or learning gain.
- Disseminate the impact of projects which have led to successful student outcomes.
External Dissemination of WAP Impact
2017
- C. O’Donnell (April 2017) Article on Equality and Equity published in briefing document for Policy Forum for Northern Ireland Keynote Seminar: Policy priorities for education in Northern Ireland - improving attainment and reducing inequalities.
- C. O’Donnell, B. Murphy and B. Hunter (2017), “Participation by Numbers: WAP at the core of strategy, leadership, and change management.”. FACE 2017 conference paper presentation.
- C. O’Donnell (2017), PASS poster presentation at Employability Beyond the Metrics Conference, Ulster University.
- C. O’Donnell, T. Lavery and A. Mooney (2017), “Robotics for all: enabling inclusivity within STEM” chapter in Widening Participation in the Context of Economic and Social Change, (Broadhead et. al. 2017), 109-113. ISBN: 978-0-9954922-1-9.
- C. O’Donnell, B. Murphy and B. Hunter (2017), Evidence-based Widening Access and Participation Policy at the Core of Higher Education Strategy, Leadership and Decision Making, paper and digital presentation at ICERi (2017). ISBN: 978-84-697-6957-7 / ISSN: 2340-1095
- C. O’Donnell, T. Lavery and A. Mooney (2017), Robotics For All, Inclusivity Within Post Primary Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics paper and digital presentation at ICERi (2017). ISBN: 978-84-697-6957-7 / ISSN: 2340-1095
2018
- C. O’Donnell, T. Lavery and A. Mooney (2018), VEX Robotics’ Challenge and Competition Poster at HEA STEM Conference, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- C. O’Donnell and L. Lavery-Bowen (2018), ALL SySTEMS Go,. Engaging Young. Scientists. HEA STEM Conference, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
- C. O’Donnell and T. Lavery (2018), VEX Robotics’ Challenge and Competition presentation to the Royal Academy of Engineering Expert Panel
- C. O’Donnell, B. Murphy and B. Hunter (2018), “Participation by Numbers: WAP at the core of strategy, leadership, and change management.” chapter in Concepts of Value & Worth: National & International Perspectives on Widening Access & Participation, (Broadhead et. al. 2018), IBSN
- C. O’Donnell, B. Murphy and B. Hunter (2018), 4D: Developing Dashboards For Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data paper and paper presentation at ICERi (12-14th November 2018). ISBN: 978-84-09-05948-5 / ISSN: 2340-1095
- C. O’Donnell, T. Lavery and A. Mooney (2018), A Robotics Recipe For Success, paper and paper presentation at ICERi (12-14th November 2018). ISBN: 978-84-09-05948-5 / ISSN: 2340-1095
2019
- C. O’Donnell, Status Report for European SI - PASS - PAL programmes, January 2019,
- C. O’Donnell, B. Murphy and B. Hunter (May 2019), Widening Access and Participation Dashboards for Data Informed Decision-Making. SEDA Conference
- C. O’Donnell, B. Murphy and B. Hunter (2019), Interactive Learner Analytics: Interactive Dashboards for Widening Access & Participation and Inclusivity at ICERi (11-13th November 2019).ISBN: 978-84-09-14755-7
- C. O’Donnell, B. Murphy and B. Hunter (2019), Peer Assisted Study Sessions (Pass) Peer Mentoring for Widening Access and Inclusivity at ICERi (11-13th November 2019). ISBN: 978-84-09-14755-7
- T. Lavery, and C. O'Donnell (2019), Using Robotics in the Classroom to Develop Skills Needed In The 21st Century Workplace and to Promote Engineering Habits Of Mind at ICERi (11-13th November 2019). ISBN: 978-84-09-14755-7. This project was delivered in partnership with Ulster University and contributions were acknowledged within the paper.
- T. Lavery (2019), Using Masterclass Maths to Engage Gifted and Talented Pupils from the Lower Socio-Economic Groups at ICERi (11-13th November 2019). ISBN: 978-84-09-14755-7. This project was delivered in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering and Ulster University - contributions were acknowledged within the paper.
2020
- C. O’Donnell, B. Murphy, S.Lynch and B. Hunter (27-28 MAY 2020), PASS: Assisting widening access and inclusivity paper, Online International Forum for Peer Learning 2020.
- C. O'Donnell, B. Murphy, B. Hunter (9-10 November, 2020). Sharing the Effectiveness of Learner Analytics Dashboards for WAP Planning, Evaluation & Social Gain, especially important During COVID-19 as Students are Forced to spend More Time Off Campus at ICERi. Pages: 1538-1545. ISBN: 978-84-09-24232-0
- C. O'Donnell, B. Murphy, S. Lynch, B. Hunter (9-10 November, 2020). Evaluating the Impact of Face-to-Face Peer Mentoring and Ensuring Continued Benefits the Digital Pivot to Online Delivery Methods Due to COVID-19 at ICERi. Pages: 1528-1537. ISBN: 978-84-09-24232-0
- T. Lavery, C. O'Donnell (9-10 November, 2020) Developing Inclusivity in Robotics Education in both Primary and Post--Primary Schools with Engineering Habits of Mind at ICERi. Pages: 7209-7213. ISBN: 978-84-09-24232-0
2021
- S. Lynch and C. O'Donnell (28th & 29th January 2021). The value-added benefits of embedding the student voice and perspective when designing and delivering peer mentoring. Online International Forum for Peer Learning 2021.
- L. Lavery-Bowen, Transforming Lives: The Impact of Widening Access on Young People in Northern Ireland. Event series run by Queen’s University Belfast, St Mary’s University College, Stranmillis University College and Ulster University.
- Queen's University Belfast - Friday, 12 February 2021 (2.00-4.00pm)
- Ulster University - Thursday, 25 February 2021 (2.00-4.00pm)
- St Mary's University College - Friday, 26 February 2021 (2.00-4.00pm)
- Stranmillis University College - Wednesday, 3 March 2021 (1.45 - 3.45pm)
- C. O'Donnell (May 2021). Contributed to the Royal Irish Academy Round table on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in relation to students in higher education.
- C. O'Donnell, B. Murphy,, B. Hunter and A. Toye (November, 2022). Expanding Peer Mentoring Offerings During Covid-19 To Aid Student Retention And Enhance Employabilty at ICERi. ISBN: 978-84-09-34549-6 / ISSN: 2340-1095
- C. O'Donnell and B. Murphy. With contributions from B. Hunter (November, 2021). Using Data And Dashboards To Drive Continuous Improvement For Widening Access And Participation Objectives at ICERi. ISBN: 978-84-09-34549-6 / ISSN: 2340-1
2022
- C. O'Donnell, B. Murphy,, B. Hunter and A. Toye (November, 2022). Creating Interactive Data Dashboards To Inform Widening Access Policy And Practice Decision Making At Ulster University at ICERi. ISBN: 978-84-09-45476-1
ISSN: 2340-1095 - C. O'Donnell and B. Murphy with contributions from B. Hunter and A. Toye (November, 2022). Creating Widening Access Interventions To Enable Engagement In Higher Education at ICERi. ISBN: 978-84-09-45476-1
ISSN: 2340-1095
*Please note: there may be other papers and / or presentations that have not been added to this list yet.
External Representation
- Catherine O’Donnell (2021), invited member of 15th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation International (ICERi) Scientific Advisory Board.
- Catherine O’Donnell (2021), invited member of 14th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation International (ICERi) Scientific Advisory Board.
- Catherine O’Donnell (2020), invited member of 13th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation International (ICERi) Scientific Advisory Board.
- Catherine O’Donnell (2019), invited member of 12th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation International (ICERi) Scientific Advisory Board
- Catherine O’Donnell (2019-20), Meta product owner for the 2020 Widening Participation Jisc / HESA Analytics Labs teams