Comments for Education Directions

Comment on News 6/9 – Quake, Completions, Fees, Top Apprentices by Brad Heap

Brad Heap — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:52:40 +0000

Dave,

When I was Albany Students’ Association President and council rep it certainly wasn’t the case but things may have changed in the last two years.

BTW, I just blogged on the NZUSA withdrawal, a case of deja vu here.

http://www.brad.net.nz/blog/2010/09/the-one-certain-thing-about-nzusa-dissatisfaction/

Comment on News 6/9 – Quake, Completions, Fees, Top Apprentices by Dave Guerin

Dave Guerin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:41:54 +0000

I dunno Brad – the EXMSS guy seemed to be suggesting that it would apply to applicants, but I don’t have any personal knowledge of the area so may gave got the wrong end of the stick.

Comment on News 6/9 – Quake, Completions, Fees, Top Apprentices by Brad Heap

Brad Heap — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:21:44 +0000

Dave,

Enrolment fees are charged at enrolment, not application. Often you apply for many unis but only enrol in one. A money spinner yes, but not as bad as you make out.

Comment on Tertiary Damage of Chch Quake (TWOA, WelTec Update) by Dave Guerin

Dave Guerin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:36:35 +0000

Cheers Darel – just created a new post with a shorter summary of everything. Great to hear that things are so well organised (and limited damage to fix).

http://www.ed.co.nz/2010/09/06/review-of-chch-quake-impact-on-tertiary/

Comment on Tertiary Damage of Chch Quake (TWOA, WelTec Update) by Darel

Darel — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:25:06 +0000

Just had time to take a breath. No Halls students injured and no material damage at Uni Hall, Ilam and Sonoda – which accounts for 78% of Halls students (approx 1,500). Our advice is to stay away if you can but we can take of you if you need.

We’ve moved a lot in two days. We’re now at the stage of organising supplementary study spaces and other activities – so you know all the big nuts have been sorted out. Water is the big remaining issue and that’s out of our hands except making sure all the normal safety precautions are taken.

Looking at our situation board we really have very little left to do to get everyone back focused on their studies.

Actually it’s a beautiful day in CHCH so many students are outside enjoying the weather.

Comment on Here’s A Tertiary League Table, Discuss by Dave Guerin

Dave Guerin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:33:29 +0000

I have put up a new post on this issue here:

http://www.ed.co.nz/2010/09/06/thoughts-on-performance-statistics/

Comment on WITT’s Challenge – Ask for More Money or Find Savings? by Dave Guerin

Dave Guerin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:01:04 +0000

Thanks for all the extra info Mary. I think it will become much easier to do comparisons like that and have wider discussions. I thin the overall point is that extra investment needs to have the best marginal returns and you need to balance straight performance with whether you give some organisations a break for some reason. The list of potential breaks will be much longer than the list of worthwhile breaks.

Comment on Thoughts on WISA by Dave Guerin

Dave Guerin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:55:57 +0000

Thaqnks for all that info Jo! Looks like you’re doing a fabulous job helping WISA get back on their feet.

Comment on WITT’s Challenge – Ask for More Money or Find Savings? by Jim Doyle

Jim Doyle — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:32:07 +0000

The thing about the bail-outs was that they were only a sticking plaster, they never addressed the fundamental issue. Now that the bail-outs are being withdrawn, the real issue comes back with a vengance.

Comment on Tertiary Damage of Chch Quake (TWOA, WelTec Update) by University of Canterbury, Lincoln and CPIT closed due to earthquake

University of Canterbury, Lincoln and CPIT closed due to earthquake — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:43:55 +0000

[...] also be available from CPIT’s website and the Lincoln University website as it comes to hand. Ed Directions is also providing updates of information on the impact of the earthquake on tertiary education [...]