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The Minister’s Confused Priorities of Tertiary Education

What can a student survive on?

Tertiary Minister Joyce tells us that the student loan scheme is a drain on the taxpayer. That our tertiary education system needs to be more efficient and better connected to work outcomes.

In order to reduce this burden a series medicinal formulas have been forced on student: allownaces have [...]

Making the Connections

It’s all about getting everything in its place: your study material, the library, your lecturer, student support… It all needs to be easily accessible. Not only are you expected to soak up the study material but your organisational and time management skills are about to be tested. Welcome to extramural study.

Where do I find [...]

Maintaining access (places) for extramural students.
Maintaining access for Maori students.
Digitization of course material.
Roll-out of electronic assignment submission.
University wide plagiarism policy and procedure.
Services improvements following student service levy increase.
Resources and services available following postgraduate fee rise.
Gaining an understanding of the membership's opinion on compulsory society membership.
Defining/formalizing the relationship between EXMSS and the University.

Manage the transition to voluntary membership.
Partner with Massey to introduce EXMSS to all members through course related material and allow for membership through the enrolment process.
Strengthen the voice of students by advocating for distance, part time and adult student on New Zealand.
Run sponsored competitions that engage the membership
Review the criteria for hardship applications to potentially allow some known, study related costs to be covered.

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