Associate Professor Sharron King is Dean of Programs (UniSA College) in the Education Futures Academic Unit.
UniSA College provides transition pathways for non-traditional students to all UniSA undergraduate degrees, including UniSA Online degrees. We deliver programs in Adelaide as well as four regional centres including Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln and Ceduna.
Sharron’s research interests focus primarily on students’ transition to university, their health and well-being and widening access to university for students who face educational disadvantage.
About me
Associate Professor Sharron King is Dean of Programs (UniSA College) in the Education Futures Academic Unit.
UniSA College provides transition pathways for non-traditional students to all UniSA undergraduate degrees, including UniSA Online degrees. We deliver programs in Adelaide as well as four regional centres including Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Port Lincoln and Ceduna.
Sharron’s research interests focus primarily on students’ transition to university, their health and well-being and widening access to university for students who face educational disadvantage.
About me
SA Branch: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)
National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA)
Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA)
Hawke Research Institute (HRI)
Deputy Director: International Association for University Health and Wellbeing
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Master of Education University of South Australia
Bachelor of Science The University of Adelaide
Widening participation in Higher Education
Student health and well-being
First in family students
Academic practice
Professional values and identity
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Exploring the experience of being first in family at University, Cwth Dept of Innovation Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, 15/05/2014 - 26/09/2015
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
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2019 |
4
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2018 |
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2015 |
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2009 |
55
55
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2019 |
4
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2020 |
Open access
2
1
3
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2019 |
Open access
3
2
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2017 |
4
5
11
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2016 |
Open access
4
4
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2014 |
14
12
7
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2014 |
20
21
1
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2014 |
Open access
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2014 |
7
24
4
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2014 |
4
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2013 |
Open access
13
2
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2012 |
Open access
26
26
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2012 |
22
22
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2012 |
Open access
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2012 |
13
12
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2011 |
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2011 |
Open access
3
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2010 |
Open access
29
46
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2009 |
55
55
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2009 |
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2015 |
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2015 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2018 |
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2015 |
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Research
Widening participation in Higher Education
Student health and well-being
First in family students
Academic practice
Professional values and identity
CI on National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE) grant 'Transitioning to University from rural and regional South Australia'
Collaborators: Dr Cathy Stone and Chris Ronan
CI on National Priority Project ‘Promoting academic success and well-being: Enhancing regional students engagement, success and well-being through the use of early intervention strategies' $293,614
Co-collaborators Dr Helen Stallman, Tanya Weiler, Tamra Ulpen, Dr Jane Kehrwald and Tracey Johnson.
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Curtin University | AUSTRALIA |
Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
James Cook University | AUSTRALIA |
Royal Adelaide Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of New England | AUSTRALIA |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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Guest Editor of Special IssueHigher Education Research and Development Journal |
2020 |
Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling ProgramUniversity of Newcastle |
2020 |
Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling ProgramUniversity of Southern Queensland |
2019 |
Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling ProgramJames Cook University |
2019 |
Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling Program for AccreditationCentral Queensland University, School of Access Education |
2019 |
ChairHigher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) SA Branch |
2018 |
MemberNational Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA) |
2018 |
National Executive Committee MemberHigher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) |
2018 |
ChairHigher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) SA Branch |
2017 |
Deputy DirectorInternational Association for University Health and Wellbeing |
2017 |
MemberAustralian Association for Research in Education (AARE) |
2017 |
MemberNational Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA) |
2017 |
MemberAlliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) |
2017 |
National Executive Committee MemberHigher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) |
2017 |
ChairHigher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) SA Branch |
2016 |
Chief Investigator (Amount awarded: $293,614) Promoting academic success and well-being: Enhancing regional students engagement, success and well-being through the use of innovative early intervention strategiesDepartment of Education and Training Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme (HEPP) National Priorities Pool Grant |
2016 |
National Executive Committee MemberHigher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) |
2016 |
Associate EditorHigher Education Research and Development (HERD) |
2015 |
ChairHigher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) SA Branch |
2015 |
Associate EditorHigher Education Research and Development (HERD) |
2014 |
Associate EditorHigher Education Research and Development (HERD) |
2013 |
Associate EditorHigher Education Research and Development (HERD) |
2012 |
Associate EditorHigher Education Research and Development (HERD) |
2011 |
The Hawke Research Institute (HRI)
Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) Sansom Institute
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
Thesis title | Student status |
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How does an allied health student's self-efficacy relate to clinical scenario performance, subsequent reflection, and preparation for future clinical interactions? | Current |
An investigation of post-secondary instructors' experiences moving from face-to-face to online teaching: identifying changes to practice, pedagogical beliefs, and academic identity | Completed |
Professionalism in physiotherapy and occupational therapy in Australia: towards a definition and understanding | Completed |
Socio-demographic and time-use predictors of first-year university student success: ATAR and beyond | Completed |