Post on 20-Jan-2018
description
Draft General Scheme – Technological Universities Bill
Presentation to the Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection
Professor Brian NortonPresident, Dublin Institute of Technology
on behalf of the TU4Dublin Alliance
A New Type of University Graduate• with core skills in his/her chosen area of study,
and • who is innovative, creative and entrepreneurial O
utco
me
Practice Based Student Experiencefor the new type of student/graduate
Offe
ring
A Force for InnovationA force for innovation and research, embedded in and building co-dependence with enterprise in Ireland O
utco
me
A 21st Century WorkplaceA changed academic workplace underpinning the academically engaged TU - outputs/results oriented, performance oriented and fully technology enabledEn
able
r
A Truly International Institution, characterised by:• curriculum with a global perspective• free movement of students and staff to and from
international HEIs Out
com
e
OpportunityAn institution that embraces a diverse population of students offering real flexibility in the pace and place of learning, on campus and remotely (on-line) O
fferin
g
Effective Use of ResourcesFully integrated institution, efficient and effective, using shared services where appropriate with clear lines of responsibilityEn
able
r
Embedded with its Stake-holdersA truly engaged institution co-dependent with all its
key stake-holders
Technological University for Dublin
Key Points
• Supporting a new frontier for Irish HE, diversity and quality of talent
• Main objectives of a technological university
• Mode of governance of a technological university
• Flexibility in workplace and financial management
• Flexibility in facilitating enterprise support
• Commitment to work collaboratively with students, colleagues and external stakeholders towards realising higher education relevant to future needs