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Distance Education NZ (DEANZ) Conference 2012

Dr Oblinger CEO EDUCAUSE offering a USA perspective

I have had the honour of attending both this and the previous DEANZ conference (2010) on behalf of distance students at Massey University. At both conferences I have made contacts and found information that has benefited EXMSS and have had the opportunity to present EXMSS, and [...]

DEANZ Conference 2010

DEANZ Conference workshop

After attending the DEANZ conference in 2008 and commenting on the lack of a learner voice I was invited to speak at the 2010 conference. The topic I chose focussed on the relationship students have with their institution and matching student expectations with institution capability. My comments were well received [...]

National Student Conference

Delegates break for a bite to eat and networking time

Representatives from Student Associations around the country met at the end of January to discuss issues that will affect all students. The conference is an opportunity to connect students from both polytechnics and universities in order to develop networks and build strategies [...]

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.
Stengthen the voice of students by advocationg for distance, part time and adult student on New Zealand.
Make services available to more members (e.g. shuttle service on all campuses)
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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