Common use of Realising Opportunities Clause in Contracts

Realising Opportunities. The University is a member of Realising Opportunities (RO), a unique collaboration of twelve research intensive universities3 working together to promote fair access and social mobility of students from under-represented groups. The Realising Opportunities programme provides support for students through interventions designed to raise aspirations and enable them to demonstrate their potential for success at a research intensive university. These interventions are offered both at their local participating university, and nationally, so that the student can tailor the programme to meet their own needs and interests. The programme includes a national conference which is a compulsory element for all participating students. Each student is supported through the programme by a student ementor. The mentor, an undergraduate student from one of the twelve universities, provides ongoing support and encouragement. Successful completion of RO, which includes a robust academic element, will lead to students receiving an alternative offer through UCAS from the University of Essex. The RO Strategy Group has unanimously agreed that the twelve participating institutions will each commit £35,000 to the scheme in 2012-13. This commitment will ensure that the momentum of the programme is maintained, will enable the recruitment of a third cohort of students, and will build up the evidence base for evaluating the impact of the project

Realising Opportunities. The University of Leicester is a member of Realising Opportunities (RO), a unique collaboration of twelve 12 research intensive universities3 universities working together to promote fair access and social mobility of students from under-represented groups. The Realising Opportunities programme provides support for students through interventions designed to raise aspirations and enable them to demonstrate their potential for success at a research intensive university. These interventions are offered both at their local participating university, and nationally, so that the student can tailor the programme to meet their own needs and interests. The programme includes a national conference which is a compulsory element for all participating students. Each student is supported through the programme by a student ementore-mentor. The mentor, an undergraduate student from one of the twelve 12 universities, provides ongoing support and encouragement. Successful completion of RO, which includes a robust academic element, will lead to students receiving an alternative offer through UCAS from the University of EssexLeicester. The RO Strategy Group has unanimously agreed that the twelve 12 participating institutions will each commit £35,000 to the scheme in 2012-13. This commitment will ensure that the momentum of the programme is maintained, will enable the recruitment of a third cohort of students, and will build up the evidence base for evaluating the impact of the project.