Massey Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor discussing the future with those who will be making decisions
With completion rates now being used to judge performance and extramural students predominantly part-time and potentially entering with no formal qualifications it is not unreasonable for Massey to think hard about the place of extramural study in their curriculum.
Massey is committed to ‘distance provision’ but with limited spaces it must be asked; what and where do we prioritise?’ A business model would avoid extramurals because of the uncontrollable nature of the raw material and statistics that show below average completion rates. So what will be the educational model?
In my work with Council, the Senior Leadership Team and the Vice Chancellors Office, I am encouraging and supporting the continued prioritisation of distance provision. Invest now and reap the rewards of being a leader when others realise that distance provision within a blended learning experience is essential for providing high quality delivery in the 2010’s and beyond.
But what should students do about the limited entry? Enrol early, pay your fees on time, pass your papers. It is really the first item that is key. You would be doing the other things as a matter of course. So I will say it again – ENROL EARLY.
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