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NZ’s Tertiary Education Ups and Downs 2010

In: Export Education|Funding|ITPs|Policy|PTEs|Quality Assurance|Statistics & Analysis|Tertiary Education|Universities

23 Dec 2010

Well, it is that time of year when bouquets and brickbats are awarded by all those journos and bloggers who can’t be bothered generating new content, so I thought I should do the same for tertiary education. My colleague Marina Matthews provided assistance, but I’ll take any criticism you may wish to offer. Best Policy The release of… Read Full Story.

News 23/12 – Uni Entry, UCOL Challenged, Nobel Winner to NZ

In: Facilities & Equipment|ICT|ITPs|Policy|Students|TEO Sector Groups|Tertiary Education|Universities

23 Dec 2010

Uni Entry John Gerritsen at RNZ did a story yesterday on tougher university entry rules, focusing on the University of Canterbury, with input from NZUSA. UCOL Challenged An opinion piece in the Wanganui Chronicle has challenged UCOL’s intentions for their local campus. While the writer reads like they are a bit paranoid and odd, it does reflect concern about recent downsizing. In the same… Read Full Story.

News 22/12 – Hair is Tops, Uni Entry, Flight Training

In: Industry|Industry Input|ITOs|ITPs|Policy|PTEs|Statistics & Analysis|Tertiary Education|Universities

22 Dec 2010

Hair is Tops The Hairdressing ITO is celebrating its good results in the ITO performance data release. Coincidentally I popped down to their new offices yesterday and they’re looking good. They’ve shifted next door and they’re doing it up nicely. (BTW they’re in the city fringe not a flash high-rise.) University Entry A story in The Press today could bear a lot of analysis. It… Read Full Story.

ITOs to Merge? (Careerforce and Social Services ITO)

In: ITOs|Tertiary Education

21 Dec 2010

Careerforce and the Social Services ITO have agreed to explore the concept of a merger, after announcing collaboration talks a few months back. They haven’t approved a merger yet, but I’d say it was a done deal once they jump through the hoops of industry and regulatory approval. I’ve provided the key media release excerpts below. Dr Rory Truell, Chief Executive of the Social Services ITO,… Read Full Story.

News 21/12 – Flight Training Issues, Small UCOL Cuts, E-Learning in Taranaki

In: Facilities & Equipment|Funding|ICT|ITPs|Policy|Tertiary Education|Universities

21 Dec 2010

Flight Training There will be a flight training review due to concerns over lots of accidents. One trainer blames the student loan scheme for fuelling high numbers and poor quality (and I think we’ll hear a bit more of that…). UCOL Cuts…due to $600K lower funding in 2011 won’t affect their Whanganui campus too much. Meanwhile six parties are trying to get UCOL’s old gym. E-learning firm Taranaki company e-Blended Learning… Read Full Story.

News 20/12 – WikiLeaks, New Trikes & Massey Engineering

In: Export Education|Industry|Industry Input|ITOs|ITPs|Policy|Staff|Students|Tertiary Education|Universities

20 Dec 2010

Congrats To Tai Poutini Chefs Tai Poutini Poly has congratulated the student chefs who put in so much effort to feed those involved in tackling the Pike River Coal disaster (plus NZPA story). WikiLeaks As I posted yesterday, there was a WikiLeaks cable related to Education NZ. Also Otago Uni’s Bryce Edwards commented on the group of NZ cables released. Kids Get Trikes Last week I mentioned stolen… Read Full Story.

WikiLeaks and NZ Export Education

In: Export Education|Policy|PTEs|Universities

19 Dec 2010

A US State Department cable on export education in NZ has been released via WikiLeaks, with a focus on the reasons for the decline in Chinese enrolments at that time. The NZ Herald published it but I have pasted the full text below. Most of the cable is not new to those involved in export education issues in NZ in 2005 –… Read Full Story.

News 17/12 – ITO Performance Data, Uni Places & Do You Agree with Paul?

In: Funding|ITOs|ITPs|Policy|Politics|PTEs|Statistics & Analysis|Students|Tertiary Education|Universities

17 Dec 2010

ITO Data Out TEC released the ITO performance data yesterday (also Steven Joyce media release). I might write a bit about it later. ATTTO welcomed them – they did well. Uni Places Grant Robertson put out a pointed media release asking Steven Joyce to explain why Otago Uni first year places were going down. It’s a good political angle, but the obvious reason is… Read Full Story.

Who got the Funding for 2011?

In: Funding|ITOs|ITPs|Policy|Tertiary Education|Universities|Wananga

16 Dec 2010

TEC released funding details on Tuesday. I’ve done a full analysis for ED Insider. but I thought the following table might interest you all as the Minister’s and TEC’s releases didn’t provide clear totals. As you can see, sector funding has gone up a little, but there has been a big shift from the ITOs and (to a less extent) the ITPs… Read Full Story.

News 16/12 – New Visa/Loan Rules, First Year Cut

In: Export Education|Facilities & Equipment|Funding|ICT|ITPs|Policy|Students|Tertiary Education|Universities

16 Dec 2010

First Year Cut Otago Uni has cut its first year intake by 224 as it seeks to manage its overall numbers. New Visa Rules New immigration rules will make it easier for international students (media release). New Loan Rules Students who default on student loan repayments may have their entire loan recalled by IRD. Cool Building Method A new hall of… Read Full Story.


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