http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers Briefing Papers en http://www.capa.edu.au/briefingpaper/2009/federal-and-state-government-responsibilities-support-international-students <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CUser%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /> <link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CUser%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_editdata.mso" rel="Edit-Time-Data" /> <!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#<p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefingpaper/2009/federal-and-state-government-responsibilities-support-international-students">read more</a></p> International Students Transport Concessions Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:52:18 +1000 Nigel Palmer 885 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2008/issues-paper-oct <p>The stage is set for a series of important reforms in higher education, with a range of reports due between now and the end of the year. </p> <p>The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) has published a summary of important developments for postgraduate students in an Issues Paper released today.</p> <p>The issues paper is available via the link below:</p> Australian Labor Party Australian Laureate Fellowships Australian Research Council (ARC) Better Universities Renewal Fund (BURF) Casuals Commonwealth Higher Education Funding Coursework Postgraduates Department of Education, Employement and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) (Formerly DEST) Doctorate (PhD) Early Career Researchers Education Investment Fund (EIF) (formerly HEEF) Employment Excellence in Research for Australia Initiative (ERA) Federal Budget Federal Election Future Fellowships Income Support International Students Liberal Party of Australia Minimum Resources Part-time Enrolment Quality and Quality Assurance (QA) Research Specialisation Research Training Research Training Scheme (RTS) Scholarships Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:41:00 +1000 Nigel Palmer 702 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefingpaper/2008/burf <p>The Government is providing $500 million in 2007-08 for higher education institutions to undertake capital projects to support improved teaching and learning, research and students' overall higher education experience. Priority areas will be information and communications technology, laboratories, libraries and student study spaces, teaching spaces and student amenities (Higher Education 2020 Newsletter, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace relations (DEEWR), Issue 2, May 2008).</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefingpaper/2008/burf">read more</a></p> Better Universities Renewal Fund (BURF) Coursework Postgraduates Federal Budget Higher Degree by Research Minimum Resources Postgraduate Association Activities and Resources Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:30:07 +1000 Nigel Palmer 585 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/reportcard-2007-election <p>A report card on the higher education policies of the Coalition and Labor parties released by university staff and students on Tuesday has failed the Howard Government for its record on universities.</p> <p>The report card, prepared by National Tertiary Education Union, the National Union of Students and the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations, awarded Labor a pass on the basis of the well targeted but limited commitments announced during the campaign and its stated commitment to build on these in office.</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/reportcard-2007-election">read more</a></p> Academic Freedom Australian Democrats Australian Greens Australian Labor Party Australian Research Council (ARC) Casuals Commonwealth Higher Education Funding Coursework Postgraduates Doctorate (PhD) Early Career Researchers Federal Election Fees (Coursework Postgraduate) Income Support Indigenous Liberal Party of Australia National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) Scholarships Teaching-Research Nexus University Governance and Management Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) National Party of Australia Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:25:35 +1100 Nigel Palmer 459 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/--/advocacy-and-informed-participation-quality-assurance <p>CAPA gave the following presentation on the importance of independent representation and advocacy to the 2007 National Education Conference hosted by the National Liaison Committee (NLC).</p> <p>Key Conclusions:</p> <p>- Independent advocacy is the bridge between student representation and informed participation in QA.<br /> - This is ideally supported by at least some level of organisational knowledge and by research.<br /> - An “advocacy service” does not really constitute advocacy without representation.</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/--/advocacy-and-informed-participation-quality-assurance">read more</a></p> Bologna Process Quality and Quality Assurance (QA) University Governance and Management Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Nigel Palmer 402 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/VSU-impact-2007 <p>July 1st 2007 marks VSU "one-year-on". CAPA has completed its survey: The Impact of VSU on Postgraduate Students. The final report is now available: </p> <p>Key findings: </p> <p>As of July 1, 2007 at least 8 universities no longer have an independent postgraduate student organisation. Of the 20 Postgraduate students associations that responded to CAPA's 2007 questionnaire: </p> <p>- 8 are receiving less than 50% of their pre-VSU funding, including 4 that are receiving less than 5%.<br /> - While 70% have some funding support from their university, many have conditions attached including some that</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/VSU-impact-2007">read more</a></p> Commonwealth Higher Education Funding Postgraduate Association Activities and Resources Quality and Quality Assurance (QA) Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Nigel Palmer 400 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2006-11-30/recommended-rqf <p>On the 15th of November 2006, the Minister for Education, Science and Training announced that the RQF would go ahead. The Minister also endorsed the RQF model recommended by the Development Advisory Group (DAG). Below is a summary of key recommendations from the approved model. Included also are some conclusions on what this might mean for postgraduate students.</p> <p>For further detailed discussion and background on issues pertaining to the RQF, please refer to the CAPA submissions and briefings.</p> <p>The complete briefing paper is available in the PDF below:</p> Department of Education, Employement and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) (Formerly DEST) Excellence in Research for Australia Initiative (ERA) Higher Education Policy Liberal Party of Australia National Party of Australia Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:33:38 +1100 William Smart 93 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2005-11-30/research-quality-framework-rqf-capa-briefing-paper <p>This briefing paper provides a background to the RQF, outlines the stages in the development process, and highlights particular issues for postgraduates. For a comprehensive discussion of the issues, please refer to the CAPA submissions:</p> <p>- Research Quality Framework: Response to the Issues Paper (May 2005)<br /> - Response to the Research Quality Framework Preferred Model (Oct 2005)</p> <p>These are available on the CAPA website</p> <p>The DEST RQF website:<br /> http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/research_sector/policies_issues_reviews/key_iss<br /> ues/research_quality_framework/default.htm</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2005-11-30/research-quality-framework-rqf-capa-briefing-paper">read more</a></p> Commonwealth Higher Education Funding Department of Education, Employement and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) (Formerly DEST) Excellence in Research for Australia Initiative (ERA) Liberal Party of Australia National Party of Australia Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:06:39 +1100 William Smart 124 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2005-05-11/2005-2006-budget-measures-paper <p>The higher education sector's low expectations of the 2005 Federal Budget were fulfilled last night with the release of a budget that largely ignores universities. In anticipation of this, many key stakeholders such as the NTEU and AVCC did not bother to attend parliament for its release.</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2005-05-11/2005-2006-budget-measures-paper">read more</a></p> Federal Budget Higher Education Policy Liberal Party of Australia National Party of Australia Wed, 11 May 2005 15:15:59 +1000 William Smart 125 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004-09-30/election-2004-issues-postgraduates <p>The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations is the peak body representing Australia's 247,315 postgraduate students. CAPA believes in free, accessible education which allows everyone to reach their full intellectual potential. We believe education is a right, not a privilege.</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004-09-30/election-2004-issues-postgraduates">read more</a></p> Australian Democrats Australian Greens Australian Labor Party Federal Election Higher Education Policy Liberal Party of Australia National Party of Australia Thu, 30 Sep 2004 15:19:45 +1000 William Smart 126 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004-05-12/backing-australias-ability-ii-and-2004-05-budget-measures <p>On Thursday 6th May 2004 the government announced Backing Australia's Ability II (BAA II), a science and innovation funding and policy package extending on the similar 2001 package, Backing Australia's Ability. The original package was due to expire in 2005, and the new package extends many of the original programs within Backing Australia's Ability to 2011, as well as adding a number of new programs.</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004-05-12/backing-australias-ability-ii-and-2004-05-budget-measures">read more</a></p> Federal Budget Liberal Party of Australia Research Training Scheme (RTS) National Party of Australia Wed, 12 May 2004 15:29:56 +1000 William Smart 127 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004-03-30/dests-evaluation-knowledge-and-innovation-reforms-consultation-report <p>On 24th March the Minister for Education, Brendan Nelson, released three reports on research and research education. The reports drew on a series of reviews held in 2003. The reports make recommendations only - a full research and research education funding policy package is expected to be handed down with the Federal budget on May 11.</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004-03-30/dests-evaluation-knowledge-and-innovation-reforms-consultation-report">read more</a></p> Department of Education, Employement and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) (Formerly DEST) Higher Education Policy Liberal Party of Australia Research Training Scheme (RTS) National Party of Australia Tue, 30 Mar 2004 15:35:29 +1000 William Smart 128 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004-03-15/capa-background-paper-equity-conditions-international-postgraduate-studen <p>CAPA's 2004 Policy on International Students identifies a number of issues of concern to CAPA's international student affiliates, including:</p> <p>- the systemic discrimination of DIMIA's five tiered assessment system, including irrational language requirements imposed by the system;<br /> - the cost of study visas and work permits in Australia, and postgraduation work opportunities, and<br /> - the cost of public primary and secondary education for the dependants of international students.</p> <p>This background paper provides basic information on these issues as well</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004-03-15/capa-background-paper-equity-conditions-international-postgraduate-studen">read more</a></p> Department of Immigration and Citizenship Equity International Student Legislation and Regulations International Students Mon, 15 Mar 2004 16:42:45 +1100 William Smart 129 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004/statement-minimum-resources <p>This document is a revision of CAPA's 1997 Statement of Minimum Resources. Both the 1997 document, and this revision, reflect the belief stated in CAPA standing policy that "the provision of adequate levels of resources is vital to the effective delivery of postgraduate programs across all modes of study."</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2004/statement-minimum-resources">read more</a></p> Equity Higher Education Policy Income Support Minimum Resources Quality and Quality Assurance (QA) Research Training Scheme (RTS) Mon, 01 Mar 2004 16:47:57 +1100 William Smart 130 at http://www.capa.edu.au http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2003-11-30/improving-access-and-equity-postgraduates-rural-and-isolated-areas <p>In 1990 DEET designated six equity groups, including students from rural and isolated areas, for targeted action to increase these students' access to tertiary education. The strategies, set out in the policy paper A Fair Chance for All, were focused heavily on improving distance education as a means of raising higher education participation for rural and isolated students.</p> <p><a href="http://www.capa.edu.au/briefing-papers/2003-11-30/improving-access-and-equity-postgraduates-rural-and-isolated-areas">read more</a></p> Department of Education, Employement and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) (Formerly DEST) Equity External Students Higher Education Policy Indigenous National Protocols Sun, 30 Nov 2003 00:00:00 +1100 William Smart 193 at http://www.capa.edu.au