5.3.1 Tracking access measures

  • 5.3.1 Tracking access measures

2022-2023

At AAST, our commitment to promoting gender inclusivity in higher education is strengthened by a comprehensive system for tracking access measures. We have developed a sophisticated desktop application systematically tracks and monitors women's application and admission rates across academic programs. This technology allows us to assess the effectiveness of our outreach and admissions processes, addressing potential gender bias and ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in fostering equal opportunities for female students. By leveraging this tool, we reinforce our dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every woman has equitable access to educational opportunities, regardless of gender.

This initiative aligns with AAST's broader mission to champion diversity and empower all students, particularly marginalized groups, in their academic pursuits. Many students who benefit from these efforts come from refugee backgrounds, including regions like Syria and Palestine, further emphasizing the intersection of marginalization and the challenges faced by women rights in education.

The figures below illustrate the tracking of access measures for graduate students compared to female graduates, categorized by graduation types for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic years for undergraduate students.

2021-2022

Within AAST, our commitment to promoting gender inclusivity in higher education is bolstered by our robust system for tracking access measures. At AAST, we already have a sophisticated desktop application dedicated to systematically measuring and monitoring women's application rates, as well as their acceptance or entry rates into academic programs. This tailored approach enables us to proactively assess the efficacy of our outreach and admission processes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in fostering equal opportunities for women. By leveraging our existing technology, we demonstrate our dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, where every woman has equitable access to educational opportunities. This initiative aligns with AAST's broader mission to champion diversity and empower all students in their academic pursuits.​​​​​​​

The figure below shows tracking access measures for graduate students compared to females by graduation categories in the 2021/22 academic year for undergraduate students.