Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: how do you create a university for all? Moving from theory to action with a framework for inclusive change in higher education -- Foundations and scaffolding: strategic approach and organisation -- Data as a driver of change -- From vision to practice: a toolkit for inclusive higher education institutions -- Programme & curriculum design, teaching & learning -- Student supports & services -- Physical campus & built environment -- IT Services & Infrastructure -- Conclusion – carpe diem – seize the day!

"Revealing higher education inclusive practice in action, this key title showcases a range of international case studies from a number of universities in order to highlight approaches to developing a culture of access and inclusion. It provides detailed information on how to transform institutional commitment to access and diversity into systemic change and the creation of a university for all. By deconstructing assumptions and practices and offering a range of inclusive practices and case studies to challenge and enhance practice, this book moves the conversation about inclusivity from a concept to a reality. It evokes and prompts solutions to everyday challenges experienced by those working in higher education and offers the reader a ringside seat to its application, implementation and unearthing inclusive practice gems which showcase inclusive practice at its best. Providing a whole-institution perspective of student access and inclusion, citing case studies and sharing real world experience, this book will appeal to academic leaders, faculty and professionals in higher education, as well as policy makers. In particular, those charged with addressing issues and access, diversity and inclusion in higher education will find this a vital read"-- Provided by publisher.

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