13 November 2006 Outcome of Lincoln University Programme Review

Lincoln University has completed the first stage of its Review of Academic Delivery as announced today by Vice Chancellor, Professor Roger Field:

“Over 100 submissions were considered during the consultation process. The University will withdraw from certain programmes [details below]. As a result of the submissions further consideration of existing programmes will be undertaken, and decisions will then be made by the Academic Board and Council.” says Professor Field. “The review will result in two positions being disestablished. The University aims to redeploy affected staff into other areas within the University wherever possible.”

“Through these changes Lincoln University will strengthen its distinctive focus on research, postgraduate supervision and teaching innovation related to the further development of agriculture, commerce, the environment and relevant industries. The University’s strategy, as a research intensive provider of interdisciplinary qualifications closely aligned to New Zealand’s current and future needs, has a global focus.” 

Lincoln University Programme changes:

1. Lincoln University’s strengths with respect to Forestry are focussed at the postgraduate level in a number of specialist areas. Lincoln University will withdraw from its undergraduate degree in Forestry once existing students have completed their degrees. 

2. Lincoln University will continue development of a Māori curriculum aligned to its strengths, and will undertake further consultation and promotional activity with regard to the distinctive minor subject. The university will withdraw from the Bachelor of Māori Planning and Development once existing students have completed their degrees.

3. Lincoln University will change flexible learning options aligned to the Academic Divisions. The current Regional Education infrastructure will be disestablished.

4. Proposals regarding elements of Social Science, Recreation Management and Environmental Management degrees are subject to further review in 2007.

Elizabeth Owens, Marketing and Communications Manager, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand