Association for Tertiary Education Management
NZ Branch Conference 2004
5 and 6 July
Victoria University Law School, old Government Buildings, Wellington

Marrying Strategy and Operations

With the support of:

Australia, New Zealand Student Services Association (ANZSSA)
Massey University
Ministry of Education
SunGard SCT Corporation
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington


Invitation

The New Zealand branches of ATEM and ANZSSA invite their members, colleagues and friends to attend the ATEM NZ Branch Conference in Wellington on 5 and 6 July 2004.

The conference theme is 'Marrying Strategy and Operations', with presentations relating to Retention, Risk Management, Resourcing and Relationships. The programme also includes keynote speakers, a conference dinner and entertainment, lunches and a plenary panel session.

For more information about ATEM, visit our website at http://www.atem.org.au/

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Venue

The conference will be held at the old Government Buildings, which now house Victoria University of Wellington’s Law School. The Conference Dinner will be held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Map of Pipitea Campus


Programme

The current version of the programme (25/06/04) is available for download:
ATEM2004Programme.pdf (Adobe Reader Document) 159K


Keynote Speakers

Veronique Johnston - The Academic Development Adviser and Teaching Fellow at Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland. Veronique has led their Student Retention Project since it was set up in 1994 and is a founder member of the Scottish Higher Education Retention Forum. Her main research interests are the effect of institutional culture on addressing retention issues and collaborative approaches to enhancing student success. Veronique's visit has been sponsored by ANZSSA.

Gary Hook - Chief Executive of Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi in Whakatane, where he also teaches environmental studies. He is a member of the Bioethics Council and of the board of the Foundation for Research Science and Technology. Gary was previously Professor of Toxicology in North Carolina and has worked in Wellington and Wales. He holds a PhD in biochemistry and a DSc from Victoria University.

Hon. Steve Maharey - The Minister for Social Development and Employment, Minister of Housing, Minister of Broadcasting, Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) and Minister responsible for the Tertiary Education Commission, and MP for Palmerston North.

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Closing Panel

Deirdre Dale - Chief Executive, Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Howard Fancy - Secretary for Education
Tom Gregg - President ATEM
Stuart McCutcheon - Vice Chancellor, Victoria University of Wellington


Paper Presentations By Stream

Retention

Managing Change in Tertiary Education: Student Services as a Resource for Retention Strategy - Carole Acheson, University of Canterbury

It Takes Two to Tango: Interactive Factors in Student Retention - Susan Cauchi and Janet Calder, Whitireia Community Polytechnic

Personalising the transition experience; induction, immersion or intrusion? - Wayne Clark and Bill Crome, The University of Auckland

Retention, Completion and Progression in Tertiary Education, Results from a Recent Study - David Scott, Ministry of Education

The First Year Experience – The Advantages of Getting the First Year off to a Great Start - Sandi Shillington, Kaye Connor and Janet Thompson, Massey University

Issues with Course Completion Reporting and Retention - Denise Thompson, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Risk Management

Using Project Management Techniques to Manage Risk - Jarrod Shearer, Otago Polytechnic

Risk Management – Delivering Results - Anne Walker, Massey University

Managing Legal Risks in the Tertiary Sector - Anne Walker, Massey University and Hannah McKechnie, Russell McVeagh

Resourcing

Computer Training – Balancing Resources and Need - Lyn Hood, The University of Auckland

New Corporate Systems: Adding value or keeping up with the times - Sonia Mountain, Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology

Review of the Implementation of the Special Supplementary Grants for Maori and Pasifika Students at Tertiary Education Institutions from 2001-2002 - Paula Rawiri, Ministry of Education

Relationships

Is There Anyone Out There? Who Cares Anyway? – A pilot project to identify and assist failing first year University students - Sue Dover and Gerard Hoffman, Victoria University of Wellington

Monitoring the Tertiary Education Strategy 2002/07: challenges for developing meaningful indicators - David Earle, Ministry of Education

Stakeholder Engagement – A model of collaboration between Academic and General staff - Toni Janes and Kim Allan, Massey University

'It's up to you! Managing an Event' – A leadership retreat case study - Carol Poulter and Pam Wyse, Auckland University of Technology

That uncomfortable space between rocks and hard places: Collecting national course completion data for multiple purposes - Shona Ramsay, Ministry of Education

A Tolerance for Ambiguity – Exploring the Issues and Challenges for Tertiary Institutions and Managers in Developing and Managing Vibrant Relationships with Iwi Maori - Martin Taylor and Stephen Ihaka, Victoria University of Wellington

Professional Development

Marketing yourself to the workforce: Tips for writing (and recognising) an effective CV - Vanessa North, Massey University

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Special Interest Groups and Workshops - 7 July

We are planning to hold a number of special interest group sessions and workshops on the morning of Wednesday 7 July.

Further information will be posted as it becomes available. Please indicate your interest in attending any of these sessions on the Registration Form. Please note that these sessions will only be run if there is sufficient interest.


ATEM and ANZSSA Membership

Join your ATEM or ANZSSA New Zealand Branch now and take advantage of the member's rates for the conference.

For more information about ATEM, visit our website at http://www.atem.org.au/

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Accommodation

For accommodation at either the Ibis Hotel or The Portland Hotel please contact Aimee De Candole (Email aimeed@sigtravel.co.nz or Phone 04 801 8350) of Signature Travel and quote ATEM.


Registration


Further Information

For further information please email atemconference2004@vuw.ac.nz

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Staff Developers' Group
The Staff Developers from the University sector have scheduled their meeting for July 7th 2004. The agenda will include the opportunity to share programmes and to dicuss current issues and trends in the Staff Development area of Tertiary Education.
Please direct agenda items to Ginny Ferguson ginny.ferguson@canterbury.ac.nz

 

Timetabling User Group
Interested in a NZ Timetabling User Group? Come along to a session in the morning on Wednesday 7 July to register your interest in a NZ user group for people involved in timetabling in tertiary institutions.

A user group would provide a network of contacts for discussion of issues related timetabling, to seek advice from colleagues, compare notes on functionality of different timetabling software, promote enhancement requests from software-related sub-groups, etc).

There will be discussion on what the terms of reference would be for such a user group and a call for volunteers to help organise the group if there is enough interest.

 

Student Retention & Progression:
The Experience of the Student Retention Project - Veronique Johnston

The Student Retention Project (SRP) was established in 1994 with the remit to research the scale of first year undergraduate dropout and factors influencing it. The aims of the SRP have developed over time to become increasingly focussed on stimulating cultural change through a research informed and holistic approach. Engaging the institution in 'retention thinking' is a key challenge for those of use in improving student succeed.

This workshop will enable attendees to:

  • explore some of the main lessons learnt from the work of the SRP;
  • identify both positive and negative influences on student success;
  • and consider what activities are required to embed 'retention thinking' into the everyday work of an institution.

 

Workshop with Martin Taylor and Stephen Ihaka
This experiential workshop will explore some of the personal and interpersonal aspects for managers in developing and managing vibrant relationships with Iwi Maori. Participants will be expected to actively participate, exploring some of the broad spaces that exist between strategy and operations; between Maori and Pakeha; between the personal and the political; and between the individual and the organisation.

 


Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information. However, the Conference Organising Committee, Victoria Continuing Education and the Conference Sponsors cannot accept responsibility for any changes to the programme, speakers or any other information contained herein.

Page Updated: 17 May, 2004
© 2004 Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

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