ITI NEWSLETTER
ITI's April NewsletterWelcome to Independent Tertiary Institutions' (ITI) first monthly newsletter, which also marks the launch of our website at www.iti.org.nz.
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Regards,
Dave Guerin
ITI Executive Director
ITI Launches New Website and Newsletter
Independent Tertiary Institutions (ITI) is proud to launch its website at www.iti.org.nz and its monthly newsletter. Both focus on sharing members’ activities and current tertiary education issues with the broadest audience possible. ITI members have traditionally gone about our work ... more »
Government’s “Next Steps” Reforms Overlook High PTE Performance
Dr Michael Cullen, Minister of Tertiary Education, released his “next steps in tertiary education” reforms in early April, but provided little detail. While the reforms are clearly aimed at addressing the shortcomings of the institute of technology and polytechnic (ITP) sector, it is unclear ... more »
TEC Ranks ITI Qualifications Highest
Four ITI members topped the rankings in the recent reinvestment decisions made by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Four ITI members received top ratings in the reinvestment round in late 2005 and secured 37% of the $2.1m funding available. This is despite all ITI members only having ... more »
New Post-Graduate Partnership for Carey and Bible College
The Bible College of New Zealand (BCNZ) and Carey Baptist College began a joint venture in post-graduate study in January 2006. The Tyndale-Carey Graduate School (TCGS) brings together faculty members that are highly qualified in theological studies. TCGS provides Masters level ... more »
The Florence Bienniale
Five years ago Susan Knaap was living in a caravan on the Sickness Benefit. Recently she packed her bags before flying out to represent New Zealand in an internationally recognised art exhibition – one of only three New Zealand artists taking part in this year’s Florence Biennale. Five ... more »
ITI Welcomes Membership Enquiries
ITI welcomes membership enquiries from leading private tertiary education providers who want to: network with the top staff at other leading tertiary education providers – we involve the top managers at each member, not just the CEO; receive top-level analysis and representation from our ... more »
ITI Helps to Improve ASR in 2006
Major improvements have been made to the PTE Assessment of Strategic Relevance (ASR) in 2006, with ITI playing a big part. PTE peak bodies, including ITI, have been holding workshops with the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) since October 2005 to improve the ASR in 2006. The ASR is being ... more »
NZQA Picks Up ITI's Survey Suggestion
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has just started a survey of its PTE clients, following on from a suggestion by ITI. ITI started suggesting that NZQA run a satisfaction survey with its clients when it was founded in 2003, based on the philosophy that you improve what you ... more »
New NZMA Language School Links With Whitecliffe
New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) recently added another feather to its cap, acquiring 75 percent of a well-respected and established language school, FERN English Academy. Located near NZMA’s Auckland Central Academy it offers the perfect pathway for international students who need to ... more »