The feds are implementing the Coaldrake review

Professor Coaldrake’s proposals, to set research minimums for universities, community engagement and creating new unis were all adopted by the government, (CMM December 11). In one case Education Minister Dan Tehan went one better; where Coaldrake proposed a new institutional category, national institutes of higher education, the minister thought university college sounded better.

Now the Higher Education Standards Panel is asking for input for its advice to government on how the changes can be made. It should not take providers long, the discussion paper anticipates, and answers, a bunch of questions.