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A Heads of Agreement was signed on 18 October setting out the basis on which AMC/UTAS Integration will proceed. The document provides details of operational matters (interim arrangements, academic and administrative structures and systems).
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A draft Ordinance has been drafted to support the unification of UTAS and AMC under the University of Tasmania Act.
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A Due Diligence process has been finalised by the Joint Project Leader
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Development of a Local Area Network (LAN) between UTAS and AMC on the Newnham campus, to enhance communications between the two institutions.
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A Business Case has been finalised and accepted by the Commonwealth as the basis for funding support for unification
- Commonwealth funding under Collaborative and Structural Reform (CASR) has been secured to assist with integration.
The Commonwealth Minister for Education, Science & Training, Julie Bishop, is briefed on progress, and is very supportive of the proposal.
A Steering Group, established with Professor Daryl Le Grew, Professor Malek Pourzanjani, and representatives from the Commonwealth Departments of Education Science & Training, and Transport and Regional Services, as well as the Tasmanian Department of Education, held its first meeting in March. The Steering Group will provide advice on legislative matters, funding/infrastructure options and intergovernmental agency issues.
Questions
If you have any queries or questions in regard to the information provided please contact:
Richard Easther, Joint Project Director
Australian Maritime College/University of Tasmania Integration
Telephone 03 6335 4813 (or 86 4813 from within UTAS)/03 6226 2029
Mobile 0418126316
Fax 03 6326 7063/03 6226 2612
e-mail reasther@amc.edu.au/Richard.Easther@utas.edu.au
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