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The Access Office works to promote and support the access and participation of students from groups that have been under-represented in third-level and the University sector. The Access Office engages with students and their parents at different stages in the educational lifecycle, beginning in schools and communities at the earliest opportunity and facilitating entry pathways to third-level.
The Access Office uses the concept of the Engagement Cycle to inform its policies and everyday practices. The core activities of the Access Office can be viewed through the following phases:
- Aspiration: Raising awareness of the possibilities of third-level education and reducing barriers to entry.
- Transitions: Providing clear pathways and flexible entry routes for students to enrol in higher education.
- Retention: Ensuring a range of supports are available throughout students' programmes of study to increase the likelihood of completion.
The work of the Access Office may be broadly categorised into three areas:
- Pre-entry school activities at both primary and second level.
- Post-entry students supports.
- Outreach work in the community
For further details on any aspect of the Access programmes contact access@ul.ie
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Deirdre O'Connor - Access Officer
Deirdre O'Connor oversees and manages all activities of the Access Office. She is also Course Director for the Access to University Course and Chair of the Mid-West Cluster PATH3.
Tel: + 353 61 234121
Room No: EM-008
Email: access@ul.ie
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Caitriona Moore
Caitriona is the Access to University Course (AUC) Co-ordinator and the Student Assistance Fund Administrator.
Room No: EM-008
Email: caitriona.moore@ul.ie SAF@ul.ie
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Sorcha Prendergast
Second level Access Coordinator
This role specifically targets young people from socio-economically disadvantage through pre-entry activities in schools and community groups, aimed at raising their aspirations towards entering university. It promotes the Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) through a variety of activities including school presentations and workshops for pupils and parents in our linked schools, act as first and main point of contact for information, advice and direction for all queries related to HEAR.
Tel: 061 234122
Room No: EM-008
Email: sorcha.prendergast@ul.ie
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Edel O'Donnell
Destination College Programme Assistant Coordinator
Edel O'Donnell and Lindsey Liston work on the Destination Programme. Find out more information on this programme here.
Room No: EM-008
Email: edel.odonnell@ul.ie
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Nora Moloney
Access Office Student Support
Nora is an administrator in the University. Nora and Clodagh job share therefore, they are both your first point of contact with any issues or queries throughout your time here at the University.
Room No: EM-008
Email: access@ul.ie