Publication and availability of new reports

national | miscellaneous | press release Monday October 13, 2003 14:52 by WERRC - WERRC werrc at ucd dot ie WERRC, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Arts Annex, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4

1) CHANGE: Extending Opportunities to Participate and Progress
2) Evaluation Report of the Lesbian Studies and Queer Culture WERRC Programme
3) A Whole New World: A Feminist model of community and life long learning

1) The CHANGE Project explored transition and progression mechanisms for women from community through Further and Higher education awards. Examining structural and attitudinal barriers to progression, the report sought to identify policy initiatives to address and overcome these barriers.
2) This is an evaluation of the innovative programme, designed and delivered by WERRC, which is the first of its kind in Ireland or the UK. It marks a significant contribution to educational provision for this marginalised group
3) This report contains information documenting the impact of the WERRC Certificate in Women's Studies on the lives of those who participated. This certificate was introduced in 1991 aimed at widening women's participation in Higher education. While initially based in UCD the Certificate has expanded and is delivered and developed through collaborative partnerships with community groups and other organisations in urban and rural locations throughout the country.

If you would like a copy of these reports please contact WERRC.