1 April 2015 at 9:00 am
University of Waikato recognised for offshore delivery activities in China
At the recent international conferences held by the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) the University of Waikato (UW) was recognised for its "Outstanding partnership with CSCSE in 2014."
The award was presented to Dr Ed Weymes, Pro Vice-Chancellor International at Waikato, while in Beijing.
"The award recognises the successful 20 year relationship between the University of Waikato and the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) and the commitment which the University has made since then to support the first New Zealand academic partnership in China," said Dr Weymes.
Currently the partnership sees students completing two years of study at SISU and transferring to UW to complete an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science and Faculty of Management. Each year SISU recruits 120 – 160 students and these students are taught by staff from SISU and by UW staff based at SISU.
"This gives the students experience in a “Western” classroom environment prior to transferring to New Zealand," said Dr Weymes.
The first cohort of 28 Chinese students arrived in 2001 and since then Waikato has graduated over 1,000 students in this programme. Graduates from have gone on to complete doctoral study and enter employment with high-profile companies such as Fonterra, Air New Zealand, and Visa International, and with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Education New Zealand’s General Manager Business Development, Clive Jones, congratulated the University of Waikato on receiving this award. “ENZ has a focus on growing the offshore delivery of education. Waikato’s experience is a great example of how a commitment to developing strong relationships with Chinese partners can bring about growth in both offshore delivery and student recruitment”.
