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The 1999 Postgraduate Research Experience Questionnaire, John Ainley Dec 2000

The 1999 Postgraduate Research Experience Questionnaire, John Ainley

Dr John Ainley

This report firstly outlines the nature of the data on which the analyses are based, then presents a national overview of the survey results. It then delves into associations between background characteristics of respondents and PREQ measures, differences between masters and doctoral graduates, variations among broad areas of study, and differences between institutions.


Reverse Polyblock Approximation For Optimization Over The Weakly Efficient Set And Efficient Set, Luc Le Dec 2000

Reverse Polyblock Approximation For Optimization Over The Weakly Efficient Set And Efficient Set, Luc Le

Dr Luc Tu Le

A new method is developed for maximizing a concave function over the weakly efficient set, or the efficient set. The method consists of converting the problem into a monotonic optimization problem and solving the latter by a reverse polyblock approximation algorithm.


How To Make Lifelong Learning A Reality : Implications For The Planning Of Educational Provision In Australia, Phil Mckenzie Dec 2000

How To Make Lifelong Learning A Reality : Implications For The Planning Of Educational Provision In Australia, Phil Mckenzie

Dr Phillip McKenzie

This paper focuses on some of the key policy issues for furthering the goals of lifelong learning. The paper addresses five main questions: What is lifelong learning? What are the key elements of the policy agenda? What are the highest priorities? How much will lifelong learning cost? How can investment in lifelong learning be stimulated?


Ceet's Stocktake: The Economics Of Vocational Education And Training In Australia, Chris Selby Smith, Fran Ferrier, Damon Anderson, Gerald Burke, Sonnie Hopkins, Michael Long, Leo Maglen, Jeff Malley, Phil Mckenzie, Chandra Shah Dec 2000

Ceet's Stocktake: The Economics Of Vocational Education And Training In Australia, Chris Selby Smith, Fran Ferrier, Damon Anderson, Gerald Burke, Sonnie Hopkins, Michael Long, Leo Maglen, Jeff Malley, Phil Mckenzie, Chandra Shah

Dr Phillip McKenzie

The book builds on CEET's review of the economics of vocational education and training for the Australian National Training Authority in 1994. Seven chapters discuss: the overall purpose of the review; changing employment patterns; demand for VET; supply of VET; special supply issues; finance and market issues; and finally, future research, access and equity, and research impact.


The Longitudinal Surveys Of Australian Youth Program, Phil Mckenzie Dec 2000

The Longitudinal Surveys Of Australian Youth Program, Phil Mckenzie

Dr Phillip McKenzie (retired)

This article describes the contribution longitudinal research studies can make to understanding youth pathways from education to work. The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) program is detailed.


Parental Assessment Of College Character: Brand Identity And Consumer Behavior In Higher Education, Oscar T. Mcknight, Ronald Paugh, Emily Newton Dec 2000

Parental Assessment Of College Character: Brand Identity And Consumer Behavior In Higher Education, Oscar T. Mcknight, Ronald Paugh, Emily Newton

Oscar T McKnight Ph.D.

The concept of character development in higher education enjoys considerable professional support. Moreover, commercial marketers are aggressively promoting brand image and brand character to differentiate their products and services. However, there is a paucity of research on the marketing of a university's brand character. This exploratory research examines parental assessment of college character , its conceptual components and hierarchical factor structure. A discussion highlights practical implications for the marketing of a college's brand character.