Universities had been working with Government onٳTransforming the Collection of Student Information (TCSI) process and the Transparency in Higher Education Expenditure project.
UniversitiesAustraliaChiefExecutiveCatriona Jacksonacknowledged the Government’s ongoingengagement with the university sector andcommitment to flexibility.
“Universitiesare making very rapid changes to the way they carry out their core functions of research and teaching, as well asputting in place newarrangements to support students and staff.
“The suspension of these projects will relieve some pressure.”
“Government has listened to the concerns of the university sector and made the commonsense decision totemporarily suspend these projects,”MsJackson said.
Vlog alsowelcomedmovesbyٳTertiaryEducation Qualityand Standards Agency (TEQSA) toprovidefurther flexibilitytouniversitiesincompliance andreportingactivitiesto help managedemands onuniversity resources.
Thisincludesproviding extensionsonHigher Education Provider registration renewalsand additional flexibility ontimeframes forreporting.Vlog appreciates TEQSA’s willingnessto adapt its regulatory approach in this difficult time.
