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In this issue: (hide) 1. Stage One Evaluation Report releasedToday, the Ministry of Education released “Getting Started: Report on Stage 1 of the Evaluation of the Tertiary Education Strategy 2002/07”. This report covers stage one of the evaluation of the Tertiary Education Strategy 2002/07. The evaluation focuses on how effective the Strategy has been in creating change in the tertiary education system. This report provides a mid-term review of progress, covering the first three years of the Strategy. It draws together information from recently released reports on the use of the Strategy, profile objectives and monitoring of the Strategy, as well as other sources. The report shows that overall, the TES has provided a basis for engagement between the government and the tertiary education sector. There is broad acceptance of the value of having a Tertiary Education Strategy. The TES has provided a sense of there being a tertiary education system that encompasses and connects all post-school learning. The TES has informed a greater focus on quality of education and research. However, the broad nature of the TES has allowed tertiary education organisations to focus on the aspects that best fit their strategies. Where the TES has been explicitly linked to funding, shifts towards improved outcomes are already apparent. This is exemplified by the growth in research production, supported by improvements to quality and reputation, in response to the shift to performance-based research funding. However, in areas where there is no strong link between funding and strategy, shifts towards improved outcomes are not apparent. For example, within the context of a demand-driven student funding system, there has been a continued focus on increasing certificate-level provision, with few apparent improvements in participation and outcomes at degree level and above. To view the executive summary and selected chapters, go to Evaluation Report Stage One Click here to download the full report 2. TES submissions due by 27 OctoberPlease remember that submissions on the discussion document for the development of the next Tertiary Education Strategy are due to the Ministry of Education by 5pm, 27 October. Click here for a copy of the discussion document and consultation questions.
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