Memorial's Faculty of Education Doctoral Seminar Series Presents, Policy, Practice, and Possibility: Inclusive Post-Secondary Pathways for Care-Experienced Youth.

This presentation explores how tuition waiver programs and holistic supports can expand post-secondary opportunities for care-experienced youth.

Drawing on a multi-phase SSHRC-funded project, it shares findings from an international scoping review and interviews with students and practitioners.

The research highlights ongoing financial and social barriers, the need for wraparound supports and mentorship, and the value of culturally responsive services. It underscores inclusive, equity-driven approaches to ensure care-experienced youth can access, persist, and thrive in post-secondary education.

Moderated by Dr. Dale Kirby, PhD:

Dale Kirby is a full professor in the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research interests include transitions to and through post-secondary education, with a focus on factors influencing student persistence and success, as well as post-secondary education policy development. He has published a wide range of works including articles in national and international peer-refereed journals.

This is a Research Spotlight Event. 

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Location: In-person: McCann Centre, room ED-2030B, Education Building, Memorial University, St. John's Campus Virtual: https://mun.webex.com/mun/j.php?MTID=ma9b1f9805f4531d25649bf4f27e5260c

Date and Time: Thursday, Nov. 13 at 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM (NST)

For more information: https://mun.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/mun/meeting/download/042818e34cf84c789966ec9e58bbafad?MTID=ma9b1f9805f4531d25649bf4f27e5260c

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