Rate My Professor Susan Shaw

Susan Shaw is an Associate Lecturer in University Preparation Pathways in the School of Education at Murdoch University, Western Australia. She teaches courses such as FlexiTrack High, which allows high school students to undertake university-level units concurrently with their secondary studies, providing a pathway to higher education for those who may not meet standard entry requirements. This program supports students by offering structured academic preparation and credits towards a Murdoch University degree. Shaw's work emphasizes enabling education, facilitating access for historically underrepresented students through aspirational learning opportunities.

With a career in education spanning her entire working life, Shaw contributes to research on student transitions and success in enabling programs. In 2025, she co-authored the article 'High School Enabling Programs, Learning Journeys, and Transitions: Measuring Effectiveness from the Student Perspective' with Anita Maclaurin, Rebekah Sturniolo-Baker, and Deb Monteith, published in Student Success (volume 16, issue 1, pages 38-47). The publication evaluates the impact of high school enabling programs based on student feedback, highlighting their role in supporting learning journeys, transitions to university, and overall efficacy. Shaw also engages in university service, serving as an Ally Network representative and participating in the development of Murdoch University's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan for 2025-2027. Her ORCID iD is 0009-0005-0056-3043.