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Hon Steve Maharey Associate 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
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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?