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Introduction
Government has embarked on a comprehensive programme of tertiary reform. These reforms include:
- the development of this Tertiary Education Strategy and an associated Statement of Tertiary Education Priorities. The Strategy’s function is to articulate the strategic direction and priorities for the system over a five-year period and to demonstrate how this direction is derived from, and aligned with, Government’s broader goals such as those outlined in the employment strategy or the Growth and Innovation Framework. Thus the Strategy focuses on what needs to change in the tertiary education system and on areas in need of particular attention;
- the introduction of charters and profiles for all tertiary organisations. These will articulate the strategic direction and activities of providers and show how they will contribute to developing the strategic focus and capability of the system as a whole;
- the establishment of the Tertiary Education Commission to give effect to the Strategy through the negotiation of charters and profiles, allocation of funding and building of capability and relationships in the tertiary sector;
- the introduction of an assessment of strategic relevance to determine charter and profile alignment with the Strategy, and thus funding approval;
- the development of an integrated funding framework that will support the development of system capability and focus in areas that are important to the future development of New Zealand and New Zealanders; and
- better integration of the Industry Training system, Adult and Community Education and Training Opportunities and Youth Training programmes, within the wider tertiary education system.
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