In this episode, Cassandra Iannucci and Alex Green explore how student support programs are paving the way for more inclusive and equitable university systems. 

Read more about Cassandra and Alex’s work here: https://this.deakin.edu.au/career/how-student-support-programs-can-transform-universities/

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – What is Students as Partners?
01:33 – Cassandra’s Journey
02:57 – Alex’s Story
04:18 – Authentic Partnership in Action
07:01 – Matching Students and Staff
09:32 – Impact Moments
11:00 – Shifting Attitudes in Higher Education
11:34 – How Projects Begin
13:07 – Voices from the Classroom Podcast
14:46 – Students Mentoring Staff
17:15 – Why Equity Matters
18:25 – Avoiding Tokenism
21:06 – Removing Barriers for Students
24:01 – Lived Experience as a Catalyst
25:43 – Career Impact
26:14 – Tangible Changes Across Deakin
33:36 – Normalising Partnership
35:59 – Why Belonging Matters
39:02 – Skills and Confidence
42:00 –Proud Moments
45:36 – What Staff Should Know About Students
47:00 – Closing Reflections

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