It came as a shock even though the signs were there. I feel more could have been done to prevent this from happening and more could have been done to advise students in a more timely way. That said it is clearly the Government’s Tertiary Education Strategy (TES) that has closed Massey’s doors this summer. (There [...]
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You are not alone. Support is there if you need it. In line with expectations of Government, Massey is introducing a program of monitoring students academic achievement. This scheme intends to encourage students in their studies and provide guidance and timely support to students who are struggling academically. There are three key reasons for the introduction of [...] Access is no longer guaranteed Tertiary Education Funding. Steven Joyce has described how it will work. Completions must come within the targeted range as described by the institutions investment plan. Otherwise the TEC will use their funding-stick; give the institution a beating for not being good enough. The reaction will be sensible. Institutions will increase support for marginal [...] Is younger better? I have recently forwarded a submission discussing the Draft Tertiary Education Strategy to the Minister of Education. This is EXMSS providing a voice to the Government on your behalf, you can read the submission here and the Draft TES here. The Draft TES has no mention of life long learning, it appears singularly focused [...] “The Government is seeking tight control of student numbers for next year. We will be doing what we can to comply during the coming enrolment period while we set in place policies for the future.” Maharey, Sept 09. |
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