Professor Sharron King

Dean of Programs (UniSA College) UniSA Education Futures

City West Campus (DP2-26)
tel +61 8 830 22096

email Sharron.King@unisa.edu.au

Available for media comment
Research Degree Supervisor

About me

Student success and well-being
First in Family students
Widening participation
Transition to University

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 relate to equity and social inclusion issues focussing primarily on students’ transition to university, their health and well-being and widening access to university for students who face educational disadvantage.

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Research

Research focus

Specialist Studies in Education
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Education Systems
Clinical Sciences
Psychology

Highlights

Widening participation in Higher Education

Student health and well-being

First in family students

Academic practice

Professional values and identity

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Highlights

Year	Output
2019	King, S, Luzeckyj, A & McCann, B 2019, The experience of being first in family at university: pioneers in higher education, Springer, Singapore. 2
2018	King, S, Stallman, H, Weiler, T, Kehrwald, J & Ulpen, T 2018, Promoting academic success and wellbeing: enhancing regional students' engagement, success and wellbeing through the use of early intervention strategies, UniSA College, University of South Australia, Australia. Open access
2015	King, S, Luzeckyj, A, McCann, B & Graham, C 2015, Exploring the experience of being first in family at university: a 2014 student equity in Higher Education Research Grants Project, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, Australia. Open access
2009	King, SA & Churchman, DA 2009, 'Academic practice in transition: hidden stories of academic identities', Teaching in Higher Education, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 507-516. 79 74

Books

Year	Output
2024	Hattam, S, Hattam, R, Weiler, T & King, S 2024, Enabling pedagogy and action research in higher education, DOI Press, US.
2019	King, S, Luzeckyj, A & McCann, B 2019, The experience of being first in family at university: pioneers in higher education, Springer, Singapore. 2

Chapters

Year	Output
2024	Hattam, S, Hattam, R, Weiler, T, King, S, Abi Abdallah, M, Bilic, S, King, T, Murtic, D, Ng, PF, Oldham, PN, Pham, M, Stokes, J, Ulpen, T & Wilson, N 2024, 'Toward a theory of critical enabling pedagogy for Australian higher education', in S Hattam, R Hattam, T Weiler & S King (eds), Enabling Pedagogy and Action Research in Higher Education, DIO Press Inc, US, ch. 12, pp. 285-317.
2024	Hattam, S, Weiler, T & King, S 2024, 'Enabling pedagogy and critical teaching approaches in diverse learning contexts', Teaching to Transform Learning: Pedagogies for Inclusive, Responsive and Socially Just Education, Cambridge University Press, UK, ch. 6, pp. 92-104.
2024	Hattam, S, Weiler, T, Hattam, R & King, S 2024, 'Working on enabling pedagogies at UniSA College: hopeful ideas', in S Hattam, R Hattam, T Weiler & S King (eds), Enabling pedagogy and action research for Higher Education in Australia, DIO Press, US, ch. 1, pp. 1-40.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2024	King, S & Stone, C 2024, 'The impact of regional diversity on higher education participation: a comparison of two Australian states', Journal of the Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association, vol. 32 , no. 2, pp. 112-130. Open access
2024	Osborne, B, Milanese, S, Van Kessel, G, King, S & Thoirs, K 2024, 'A three-arm delphi process for exploring Australian radiography stakeholder prioritisation of graduate skill development and their perception of how often these skills are demonstrated by graduate radiographers', Advancing Scholarship and Research in Higher Education, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1-26. Open access
2022	Stone, C, King, S & Ronan, C 2022, 'Taking University to the students: forging connections and inclusion through Regional University Centres (RUCs)', Student Success, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 46-53. Open access 5 2 3
2022	Stone, C, King, S & Ronan, C 2022, 'They just give us the shiny picture, but I want to know what it's really like: insights from regional high schools on perceptions of university outreach in South Australia', Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, vol. 32, no. 3, pp. 73-89. Open access 5
2020	Blackley, S, Luzeckyj, A & King, S 2020, 'Re-valuing higher education: learning(s) and teaching(s) in contested spaces', Higher Education Research and Development, vol.39, no, 1, pp. 1-12. Open access 8 5 3
2019	Richardson, A, King, S, Olds, T, Parfitt, G & Chiera, B 2019, 'Study and life: how first year university students use their time', Student Success, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 17-31. Open access 11 14
2017	Luzeckyj, A, McCann, B, Graham, C, King, S & McCann, J 2017, 'Being first in family: motivations and metaphors', Higher Education Research and Development, 36, no. 6, pp. 1237-1250. Open access 17 13 10
2016	Stallman, HM & King, S 2016, 'The learning thermometer: closing the loop between teaching, learning, wellbeing and support in universities', Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, vol. 13, no. 5, article no. 22, pp. 1-11. Open access 8 5
2014	Aguilar, A, Stupans, I, Scutter, S & King, S 2014, 'Exploring how Australian occupational therapists and physiotherapists understand each other's professional values: implications for interprofessional education and practice', Journal of Interprofessional Care, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 15-22. 20 18
2014	Frensham, LJ, Zarnowiecki, DM, Parfitt, CG, King, SA & Dollman, J 2014, 'The experiences of participants in an innovative online resource designed to increase regular walking among rural cancer survivors : a qualitative pilot feasibility study', Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 22, no. 7, pp. 1923-1929. 24 24
2014	Graham, C, Richardson, AJ, King, S, Chiera, B & Olds, T 2014, 'An initial exploration of the association between psychological distress and sedentary behaviour in first year undergraduates. A practice report', The International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 95-101. Open access
2014	Meuleman, A-M, Garrett, R, Wrench, A & King, S 2014, ''Some people might say I'm thriving but...': non-traditional students' experiences of university', International Journal of Inclusive Education, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 503-517. 7 45
2014	Wrench, A, Garrett, R & King, S 2014, 'Managing health and well-being: student experiences in transitioning to higher education', Asia-Pacific Journal of Health Sport and Physical Education, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 151-166. 15
2013	Aguilar, A, Stupans, I, Scutter, S & King, SA 2013, 'Exploring the professional values of Australian physiotherapists', Physiotherapy Research International : The Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 27-36. Open access 26 20
2012	Aguilar, A, Stupans, I, Scutter, S & King, S 2012, 'Exploring professionalism: the professional values of Australian occupational therapists', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol. 59, no. 3, pp. 209-217. Open access 40 34
2012	Aguilar, A, Stupans, I, Scutter, S & King, SA 2012, 'Towards a definition of professionalism in Australian occupational therapy: using the Delphi technique to obtain consensus on essential values and behaviours', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol. 60, no. 3, pp. 206-216. 31 30
2012	Richardson, A, King, SA, Garrett, R & Wrench, A 2012, 'Thriving or just surviving? Exploring student strategies for a smoother transition to university. A practice report', The International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 87-93. Open access
2012	Wrench, A, Garrett, R & King, S 2012, 'Guessing where the goal posts are: managing health and well-being during the transition to university studies', Journal of Youth Studies, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 730-746. 25 23
2011	Davenport, S, King, S, Giles, E & Potter, A 2011, 'Stereotactic body radiation therapy: an emerging technique for prostate cancer treatment', Radiographer, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 25-29.
2011	Luzeckyj, A, Scutter, S, King, S & Brinkworth, R 2011, 'The significance of being first: a consideration of cultural capital in relation to "first in family" student's choices of university and program. A practice report.', The International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 91-96. Open access
2010	Scutter, SD, Stupans, I, Sawyer, TG & King, SA 2010, 'How do students use podcasts to support learning?', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 180-191. Open access 29 57
2009	King, SA & Churchman, DA 2009, 'Academic practice in transition: hidden stories of academic identities', Teaching in Higher Education, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 507-516. 79 74
2009	King, SA & Thalluri, J 2009, 'Understanding and improving first year university student experiences', Journal of the World Universities Forum, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 67-86. Open access

Conferences

Year	Output
2021	Parks, A, King, T & King, S 2021, 'One foot in the door: exploring institutional responses to no and low engagement', Students Transitions Achievement Retention and Success (STARS), STARS, pp. 1-10. Open access
2015	Graham, C, King, S, Luzeckyj, A & McCann, B 2015, 'Beyond the economics, benefit and cost of higher education : First in family students perspectives', Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success (STARS) Conference, STARS, pp. 1-10. Open access
2015	Luzeckyj, A, Graham, C, King, S & McCann, B 2015, 'First in family students - what they say about being at university', Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success (STARS) Conference, STARS, pp. 1-10. Open access
2010	Scutter, S & King, S 2010, 'How do podcasts influence the transition to first year university study?', in J Thomas (ed.), First Year Higher Education Conference 2010, QUT Publications, pp. 1-10. Open access
2010	Voigt, C, Barker, SK, King, SA, MacFarlane, K, Sawyer, TG & Scutter, SD 2010, 'Conceptualising social networking capabilities: connections, objects, power and affect', ASCILITE 2010 Conference, University of Queensland, pp. 1020-1030. Open access
2009	Dollman, J, King, S & Hemphill, E 2009, 'Maintaining connections: an investigation of the factors that influence student participation in health science classes', in M Peat, A Higman & I Johnston (eds), 2009 UniServe Science Conference, University of Sydney, pp. 19-23. Open access
2009	Elliot, EE, King, SA & Scutter, SD 2009, 'To Podcast of not to Podcast? Pedagogical decision making in the use of new technologies', in A Higman, M Peat & I Johnston (eds), 2009 UniServe Science Conference, University of Sydney, pp. 30-36. Open access
2009	Stupans, I, Albrecht, TL, Coffee, J, Elliot, EE, Giles, EM, King, SA, Pearce, KL, Sawyer, TG, Scutter, SD & Ward, H 2009, 'Classroom practices: engaging the first year university student in 'the novel' practical experience', in A Higman (ed.), 2009 UniServe Science Conference, University of Sydney, pp. 180-185. Open access
2008	King, SA & Churchman, DA 2008, 'Behind closed doors: The effects of change practices on the members of an allied health community of practice', in Mark Barrow & Kathryn Sutherland, HERDSA.
2008	King, SA & Scutter, SD 2008, 'How do we change student perceptions of the importance of research in professional practice?', in I Stupans, University of South Australia, pp. 124-139. Open access
2008	King, SA, Hemphill, EA & Dollman, J 2008, 'Research-informed teaching practice: An investigation of the factors that influence student participation in health science classes', in Ieva Stupans, Division of Health Sciences, UniSA, pp. 26-35.

Reports

Year	Output
2022	King, S, Stone, C & Ronan, C 2022, Investigating transitions to university from regional South Australian high schools, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, Australia. Open access
2018	King, S, Stallman, H, Weiler, T, Kehrwald, J & Ulpen, T 2018, Promoting academic success and wellbeing: enhancing regional students' engagement, success and wellbeing through the use of early intervention strategies, UniSA College, University of South Australia, Australia. Open access
2015	King, S, Luzeckyj, A, McCann, B & Graham, C 2015, Exploring the experience of being first in family at university: 2014 student equity in higher education research grants program projects, Curtin University, Australia. Open access
2015	King, S, Luzeckyj, A, McCann, B & Graham, C 2015, Exploring the experience of being first in family at university: a 2014 student equity in Higher Education Research Grants Project, National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, Australia. Open access
2013	Brinkworth, R, da Silva, KB, King, S, Luzeckyj, A, McCann, B, McCann, J & Palmer, E 2013, Student and staff expectations and experiences, Office for Learning and Teaching, Australia. Open access

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Highlights

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

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
Country Universities Centre	AUSTRALIA
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 Newcastle	AUSTRALIA
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Guest Editor of Special Issue Higher Education Research and Development Journal	2020
Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling Program University of Newcastle	2020
Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling Program James Cook University	2019
Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling Program University of Southern Queensland	2019
Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling Program for Accreditation Central Queensland University, School of Access Education	2019
Chair Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) SA Branch	2018
Member National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA)	2018
National Executive Committee Member Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)	2018
Chair Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) SA Branch	2017
Deputy Director International Association for University Health and Wellbeing	2017
Member Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE)	2017
Member Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA)	2017
Member National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia (NAEEA)	2017
National Executive Committee Member Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)	2017
Chair Higher 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 strategies Department of Education and Training Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme (HEPP) National Priorities Pool Grant	2016
National Executive Committee Member Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)	2016
Associate Editor Higher Education Research and Development (HERD)	2015
Chair Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) SA Branch	2015
Associate Editor Higher Education Research and Development (HERD)	2014
Associate Editor Higher Education Research and Development (HERD)	2013
Associate Editor Higher Education Research and Development (HERD)	2012
Associate Editor Higher Education Research and Development (HERD)	2011

Other

The Hawke Research Institute (HRI)

Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA) Sansom Institute

Teaching & student supervision

Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
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
Exploring self-efficacy of clinical skills in a cohort of Australian radiography students	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

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Professor Sharron King

About me

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UniSA Education Futures

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Books

Chapters

Journal Articles

Conferences

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External engagement & recognition

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Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Guest Editor of Special Issue

Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling Program

Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling Program

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Invited Member of External Review Panel to Review Enabling Program for Accreditation

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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 strategies

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