Month: April 2010
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Private providers make pitch for demand-driven load
ACPET has brandished two reports to support its push for inclusion in demand-driven higher education funding. But some of their…
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It’s time for unified protocols
The peak university and TAFE bodies have teamed up in outlining the boundaries of the emerging tertiary sector. John Ross…
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Sliding in the back door?
An admissions test for non-school leavers has found to be a robust predictor of ability to study at university. But…
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Opportunity or opportunism?
The equity agenda is driving some interesting initiatives, but Sharon Bell wonders about the sincerity behind some of them. The…
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Education workforces to come under microscope
The Productivity Commission will look at workforce issue in all education sectors from early childhood to VET. But what about…
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CQU appoints new DVC (international)
Professor Ken Hawkins has been appointed DVC (international) of Central Queensland University. Hawkins is currently CEO of CMS (C Management…
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Grano to lead minerals and energy research
Metallurgical engineer Professor Stephen Grano will lead the University of Adelaide’s new Institute for Mineral and Energy Resources. Grano comes…
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UWA appoints new librarian
An information management expert has been appointed as UWA’s new librarian and director (information management). Dr Mary Davies replaces John…
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Explicit messages from government
Are governments sending mixed messages to public providers, asks John Mitchell. Beginning about 18 months ago, when major reforms to…
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As good as it gets
For all their ability to earn much more over the course of their working lives, new research shows university graduates…
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A measure for all things?
Being able to accurately measure a student’s socioeconomic background is critical under the new policy agenda. But what’s the answer?…
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Letter to the editor
John Ross was right to report the problems with the Victorian government’s decision to restrict its subsidised vocational education for…
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e-generic: skills for the future
New demands are being placed on education. Globalisation and increased competition are heightening the need for workers able to engage…
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Foot in the door
Private providers could help meet the 20 per cent equity target as well as the 40 per cent attainment target,…
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Too many cooks, but pay keeps them on ice
Research into occupational pay packets shines new light on the persistent skills shortages in hairdressing and cooking. The ‘pin-up’ occupations…
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So, just how good is Australian transnational education?
A new survey has found what students themselves like and dislike about Australian transnational programs in southeast Asia. A majority…
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The baby bonus kids get a taste test of uni
Under its Compass program to improve equity outcomes, last week Sydney University gave 600 eight year olds their first taste…
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Fractured regulation threatens tertiary integration
Separate national regulatory arrangements – however temporary – could sink a permanent fault line between HE and VET. John Ross…
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Low wages a skills dampener
Low training wages could be one reason why so many apprentices and trainees don’t complete – but what about the…
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Ombudsman to hear international student complaints
COAG has adopted Bruce Baird’s recommendation to extend the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s jurisdiction to international education. But other Baird recommendations remain…
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Positions vacant: attracting US academics to your university
US academics say they like the idea of working overseas, but a new survey shows they are motivated by unrealistic…
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UWS appoints new deputy vice-chancellor
Professor Wayne McKenna has been appointed to the new role of DVC (academic and research) at UWS. McKenna will lead…
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Do-it-yourself prototyping
Rapid prototyping equipment was once a Rolls Royce, but now it’s the Toyota Camry of model making. And it’s transforming…
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Engineering enrolments stay strong, but shortages will persist
The latest figures offer further encouragement, but Engineers Australia warns that there’s a long way to go, reports Jeremy Gilling.…
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