Hon Steve Maharey Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Association of Polytechnics...
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Hon Steve MahareyAssociate Minister of Education (Tertiary
Education)
Association of Polytechnics in New Zealand
Sector Charter and Brand Launch
6 August 2003
Knowledge Society
Our vision:– A birthplace of world-changing people
or ideas– A land where diversity is valued and
reflected in our national identity– A great place to live, learn, work and
do business– A place where people invest in the
future
Mission
• The engine-room of the knowledge society
• Powerhouse of skills development
• Applied skills and trades
• Regional and local development
Access & Relevance
• Wide reach
• Respond to community needs
• Direct links into location and regional industry
• Undergraduate degrees based on industry and professional needs
• Alleviating skills shortages
Collaboration
• Better connected and collaborative system
• Strategic partnerships with industry
• Key agents of skills development and regional growth
• Polytechnic Regional
Development Fund
Research That Works
• “Research that aids development”
• Applied and technological research
• Genuine research niche
• Supports innovation in business, industry and communities
Sector Charter & Brand
• Evolutionary and consultative process
• Commonalities and distinctiveness
• Shows sector unity and
collaboration
• Challenges for the future?
Thank you