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ProfileAnalysis Educate for Pacific Peoples Development and Success ← Te Rautaki Mātauranga Māori -- contribute to the achievement of Māori development aspirations | Home Page | Strengthen System Capability and Quality → This strategy has been examined using the broad themes of:
Overall patternAs discussed in the overview, 50 percent of TEOs had change-focused objectives addressing this strategy in 2005/07 profiles and just under 60 percent in the 2006/08 profiles. Nearly three-quarters of ITOs had change-focused objectives relating to this strategy in both years, while less than half of ITPs addressed this strategy with change-focused objectives in either year. From 2005/07 to 2006/08 there was an increase in the proportion of universities with change-focused objectives related to this strategy. The most common areas of focus in both years were ‘participation and achievement at higher levels’ and ‘contributing to Pasifika development’. There was hardly any focus on Pasifika for Pasifika education services, and a small but increasing focus on Pasifika staff.  Percentage of TEOs with change-focused objectives relating to ‘Educate for Pacific peoples’ development and success’ by theme area Relationships were found between TEIs having objectives relating to this strategy and the number of Pasifika students in the institution and the size of the institution in EFTS terms (for 2006/08 profiles and the two years combined). No relationship was found with the proportion of Pasifika students or with the size of the institution in terms of students. Increasing Pasifika participation and achievement at higher levels of tertiary educationThis area was addressed across ITOs, ITPs and universities, with an increased number of TEOs in each sub-sector having change-focused objectives in 2006/08 profiles.  Percentage of TEOs with change-focused objectives relating to ‘Pasifika participation and achievement at higher levels’ by sub-sector In both years, the most common focus of objectives in this area was on monitoring the participation and success of Pasifika students. These objectives were generally expressed in broad, institution-wide terms, with little discussion on targeting specific levels or areas of study. In 2005/07 profiles, ITOs were generally focused on increasing Pasifika participation in industry training, and sometimes in the industry itself. Some also had a focus on improving achievement and completions, and a few mentioned progression to higher qualifications. Ways of achieving objectives included better understanding of Pasifika learning needs and barriers and ensuring training materials are culturally appropriate. The 2006/08 ITO profiles included a greater focus on the achievement of Pasifika students. A number of ITOs were planning to review the participation and success of Pasifika students, with a view to implementing specific initiatives to address problem areas. A common approach to raising participation was to improve communication to Pasifika communities and potential students about opportunities in the industry. In both years, most of the TEIs with objectives in this area were focused on providing and improving support for Pasifika students. In 2005/07, two were looking at programme development to support participation and success. In 2006/08, some also referred to mentoring programmes and support networks. Active contribution to Pasifika developmentThere were change-focused objectives relating to this area across all sub-sectors. Overall, there were fewer TEOs with change-focused objectives in this area in 2006/08 profiles than there were in the previous year.  Percentage of TEOs with change-focused objectives relating to ‘contributing to Pasifika development’ by sub-sector Where TEIs and ITOs had objectives in this area in their 2005/07 profiles, they mostly focused on developing relationships with Pasifika communities. In some cases, they talked about understanding and meeting the needs of Pasifika peoples, as a general statement. Only one TEI framed its objectives specifically in terms of Pasifika aspirations and long-term well-being and sustainable development of Pasifika peoples. One ITO also mentioned achievement of Pasifika peoples’ development objectives, while the others were focused on industry being more responsive to Pasifika trainees. In the 2006/08 ITO profiles there was a clearer focus on consulting with Pasifika stakeholders to ensure their needs and interests were incorporated in the ITO strategic plans. The 2006/08 ITP profiles were nearly all focused on improving relationships with Pasifika stakeholders to address Pasifika issues and needs. The 2006/08 university profiles covered maintaining links with Pasifika communities, addressing needs and interests of Pasifika communities through research and teaching, and working with the University of the South Pacific to make their programmes available to Pasifika students in New Zealand. Development of Pasifika for Pasifika education servicesOne ITP in 2005/07 had a change-focused objective relating to this area, namely, to develop partnerships with Pasifika PTEs to support staircasing and learning progression.  Percentage of TEOs with change-focused objectives relating to ‘Pasifika for Pasifika education services’ by sub-sector No objectives in this area were found in the 2006/08 profiles. Recruitment, support and retention of Pasifika staffOnly ITPs and universities had change-focused objectives in this area. In both cases, there was an increase from 2005/07 to 2006/08 in the number of institutions with change-focused objectives .  Percentage of TEOs with change-focused objectives relating to ‘support and recruitment of Pasifika staff’ by sub-sector Where TEIs had objectives in this area in 2005/07 profiles, the objectives mostly focused on monitoring and targets for proportion and number of Pasifika staff at the institution. One university talked about supporting the recruitment and development of Pasifika staff and another mentioned supporting the Pasifika staff network. In the 2006/08 profiles, three more institutions referred to initiatives and strategies to recruit and/or support Pasifika staff. These ranged from increasing the number of applicants through to support networks and professional development. ← Te Rautaki Mātauranga Māori -- contribute to the achievement of Māori development aspirations | Home Page | Strengthen System Capability and Quality → Page last modified on 26 November 2006, at 06:29 PM |
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