Portfolio Partnership Program What is the PPP? • Alternative entry access scheme • An opportunity to secure a place at VU based on more than a students ATAR score • Applications are available to all courses offered through VTAC with the exception of Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathy) • Running since 2002 • Resulting in 2,000 enrolments in higher education courses in this time. Alice Sweeting– Bachelor of Exercise Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management (Honours)- 2012 Doctor of Philosophy- current Alice Sweeting’s PhD is using cuttingedge technology to give the Australian netball team the edge • • • Alice chose to apply to VU through the PPP, which recognised the volunteer work she had done in my community in addition to her ATAR score. Whilst completing her undergraduate degrees Alice completed a cadetship with the Western Bulldogs, and a work placement with Netball Australia. Currently undertaking her PhD in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport and Netball Australia. Who can apply for the PPP • Year 12 students from each partnership school • Students who are recommended by their school • Students with a strong preference and commitment to a specific course at VU Who is a Partnership School • All schools in the Western Suburbs • A majority of schools in the Northern Metro and Hume Regions of Victoria • A small number of schools in the Eastern and Southern Metro plus some schools in regional Victoria • A full list of schools are available at vu.edu.au/ppp Can my school become part of the PPP • Applications to be made in writing and cover how the school exhibits:  A demonstrated commitment to take students from VU on a placement relevant to the students’ studies. This might be placements as part of an Education course or a project or placement as part of VU’s Learning in the Workplace and Community initiative; or  A demonstrated commitment to promoting VU courses amongst the relevant cohort of Year 12 students. This commitment may be demonstrated in a number of ways including the number of students from the school enrolling in VU courses in recent years. • Applications for new schools need to be in by 31st of May 2014 Changes to the PPP in 2014 • A number of changes are to come in place for 2014 in terms of selection: – – – – – VU Foundation Degrees – ATAR of 40+, must also meet prerequisites; IEP Diploma – ATAR of 40+, must also meet prerequisites; Law courses – ATAR of 70+, must also meet prerequisites; All other degrees – ATAR of 50+, must also meet prerequisites; TAFE course – Successful completion of Year 12 VU Foundation Bachelor Degrees, 40+ATAR • Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Sport Management • Bachelor of Health Science IEP Diplomas, 40+ ATAR • Diploma of Business Enterprise • Diploma of Education Studies • Diploma of Creative Arts • Diploma of Arts (Community) • Diploma of Information Technology New courses in the PPP program • - 70+ ATAR now applies to: Bachelor of Law Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Business Applications • Students apply through VTAC via SEAS • Students must include their PPP course in their VTAC preferences in the timely application period and then complete the portfolio in SEAS category 5. • The online portfolio involves the completion of 2 statements: – The students goals, both short and long term. – The students commitments to the course and the profession. • Students will also need to be endorsed from their school. Sample image School Endorsement • Endorsement should be made online through courselink • It is the responsibility of the student to inform the school of their application- this shows commitment. • Schools are to endorse students only who they believe would be able to cope with the academic workload • Schools are under no obligation to endorse every student who applies for the PPP • A conversation should be had with students to determine their suitability for the course • Schools will have the opportunity to review their endorsements at the end of October, should only be changed in extenuating circumstances Sample image Student Outcomes • Students will be advised of their outcome via the post in the second week of December • School PPP Coordinators will be advised of the outcome also via email. • If students have issues these can be raised with the PPP coordinator via [email protected] Key Dates for 2014: • PPP applications open 4th August • PPP applications must be completed by 30th September • PPP applications close 7th October at 5:00pm • VU sends out letters of (conditional) offer to applicants Early December • ATAR results are released 15th December • VTAC Offers are released 19th January 2014 Questions? Sample image Gabrielle Gloury Associate Director, National Recruitment Andrew Jago Manager, Admissions Advisory Group Joanna Little PPP Coordinator [email protected] ph. 9919 5276