Higher Education Statistics Agency
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| Higher Education Statistics Agency | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | HESA |
| Formation | 1993 |
| Legal status | Non-profit organisation (Higher Education Statistics Agency Ltd) |
| Purpose/focus | Higher education statistics in the UK |
| Location | Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1HZ |
| Region served | UK |
| Chief Executive | Alison Allden |
| Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Affiliations | UCAS, Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education |
| Website | HESA |
The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) is the central source for the collection and publication of higher education statistics in the United Kingdom.
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[edit] History
It was established in 1993 by the UK higher education institutions.
HESA is a company limited by guarantee — a not-for-profit organisation which also has charitable status — whose members are Universities UK and GuildHE (formerly known as the Standing Conference of Principals).
[edit] Structure
HESA is based in Cheltenham in offices on the Promenade, just off the A46. The Chief Executive is Alison Allden, former Deputy Registrar at the University of Bristol
[edit] Some of its findings
[edit] 50% target of participation at university
The British Labour government has an objective that 50% of young people should attend university in an effort to improve social mobility. Other political parties do not share this aim, viewing it as idealistic. In October 2009[1], HESA found that although student numbers have increased, the social background of those entering has not changed. 50% of the 2009 intake had parents from managerial or professional backgrounds, with only 4% from backgrounds of (working class) routine occupations. No students came from backgrounds of being long-term unemployed.
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/colleges-told-raise-standards-if-you-want-more-cash-1809140.html HESA study into university participation
