TEAC: Commission seeks written submissions
Media Release
16 May 2000
Commission seeks written submissions
The Tertiary Education Advisory
Commission, recently established to advise Hon Steve
Maharey, Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary) on the
future direction of the tertiary education sector, is
seeking initial input from those with an interest in the
sector.
“The Commission’s first task is develop a high
level strategic vision for the sector, and a clear policy
framework which will guide its work over the next two
years”, said Dr Norman Kingsbury, Chair of the
Commission.
“The Commission is keen to engage in dialogue
with the participants and stakeholders in the tertiary
education sector. The Commission would therefore like to
invite organisations and individuals with an interest in the
tertiary education sector to provide it with a written
submission which addresses the issues set out in the
Commission’s Terms of Reference, as well as any other issues
of particular concern”, said Dr Kingsbury.
“The
Commission has been set a tight timeframe by the Government,
and we would therefore appreciate it if submissions could
made to the Commission by 20 June 2000”, said Dr
Kingsbury.
“The Commission is mindful of the short
timeframe involved in this process, and would like to assure
all those involved in the sector that this will be the
beginning of what will be an ongoing dialogue with the
sector as the Commission’s work progresses. The Commission’s
initial focus is on the development of a clear vision and
policy framework for the entire tertiary education sector,
and it would assist the Commission if submissions addressed
these broad issues”, added Dr Kingsbury.
Copies of the
Commission’s Terms of Reference and other information
regarding the Commission and its work can be obtained from
http://www.teac.govt.nz/.
ENDS
Contacts:
Media
comment:
Dr Norman Kingsbury (04) 802 3070
Queries
regarding submissions:
Mr Jeremy Baker (04) 801
6425
teacsec@learning.co.nz