Regional students will be poorly served if universities compete solely on price

04/08/2014 by
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The Conversation      |    4 August 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Regional universities risk losing out under the Abbott government’s pro-market higher education changes because poorer regional communities won’t be able to afford high fees, limiting local institutions’ freedom to raise prices to compensate for planned government funding cuts, according to the highly respected former Melbourne University vice-chancellor  Kwong Lee Dow. And, depending on the design of the new “Commonwealth scholarship” system, funded by a levy on students (let’s call it a “dirty great big new tax”), regional universities may well miss out on funding for equity scholarships. The University of … [Read more...]

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Forrest review says TAFE funding and courses should be decided by employers

04/08/2014 by
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TDA Newsletter    |    4 August 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… "Misguided", says TDA TAFE Directors Australia has labelled proposals to bypass TAFE and universities with TAFE divisions under the Forrest Review of Indigenous Training and Employment as “missing the mark” and likely to result in hundreds of millions of dollars in duplication.  It also goes way beyond its remit in proposing to remake the entire VET system. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Martin Riordan, CEO of TDA, said while the approach by Mr Forrest was commendable to improve the capacity for indigenous communities to enter employment, it ignored the demand-led industry system of VET … [Read more...]

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Uni reforms “do or die” in the Senate

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The Australian    |    1 August 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… The Grattan Institute’s Andrew Norton says the government will need to negotiate its proposed higher education reforms through the Senate,  as most will require legislation to implement. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  He said the government’s 20% funding cut will have to go through the Senate, while changes to HELP loans also require legislative amendments. Norton said the government’s plan to open the market for bachelor degree subsidies to non-university providers will need legislative amendments to establish a definition for those institutions eligible for the subsidy. These  will likely be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget, Commonwealth policies, Grattan Institute, Higher education policy, TEQSA, universities, University budgets, University reform Tagged With: , , , ,

World War I

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ABC Drum    |    4 August 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Snapshot of Australia at the outbreak "Qualities of independence, originality, the faculty of rising to an occasion and loyalty to a 'mate' " was how renowned historian Charles Bean described the Australian national character three years after the end of World War I. For Bean, the idolised spirit of the Anzacs born at Gallipoli and on the Western Front had become ingrained in the character of the whole nation. But what was Australia really like when the first Anzacs sailed to war? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… The outbreak explained … [Read more...]

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NCVER Insights 31 July 2014

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Students’ engagement with their school is set by the time they reach the age of 15 To what extent can school characteristics influence student engagement at age 15 years? Show more… Will my qualification land me a job in that area? The proportion of VET graduates employed in the occupation for which they studied varies greatly by industry. But is all lost for those employed in other occupations? Show more… Widening participation through education and training Education and training have the power to transform people’s lives. But how do we engage disadvantaged learners in education? Show more… Readiness to meet demand: Five key industry growth … [Read more...]

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ACPET National Monday Update | #565 | 4 August 2014

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In Focus   I am very happy to report that we continue to have good numbers enrolling for the ACPET Conference and APIEF. It is particularly important for me being from Western Australia to see the Conference here be a success. There are some iconic venues being used, the Western  Australian Cricket Association, Little Creatures Brewery and the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle, and the program is looking exciting but also covering some critical topics in today’s education and training environment. Above all it should be very enjoyable... Read more National ACPET 2014 Elections - Voting now open Dear Members, Pursuant to the Constitution, nominations were … [Read more...]

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TDA Newsletter 4 August 2014

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Forrest review says TAFE funding and courses should be decided by employers TAFE Directors Australia has labeled proposals to bypass TAFE and universities with TAFE divisions under the Forest Review of Indigenous employment as “missing the mark” and likely to result in hundreds of millions of dollars in duplication. Martin Riordan, CEO of TDA, said while the approach by Mr Forest was commendable to improve the capacity for indigenous communities to enter employment, it ignored the demand-led industry system of VET training being implemented by the states and territories. In its report, Creating Parity, the Forrest Review recommends that all publically funded vocational education and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Budget, Business Council of Australia, Commonwealth policies, Government, Notices, TAFE, TAFE Directors Australia, VET, Vocational education & training Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

The transformative nature of TAFE

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ABC AM    |    4 August 2014 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Platform 70 is celebrating a small but significant milestone. It has helped more than 100 people escape the helplessness of being homeless. The program has an 85%  success rate, putting it on a par with some of the best in the world. Once someone is placed in accommodation, often subsidised private rentals, support wraparound services can then be more easily delivered, increasing the chances of sustained success.  Participation in TAFE - and music -  is part of Tony's story. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… MICHAEL BRISSENDEN: Homelessness is an enduring problem but this morning there's some good … [Read more...]

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