In a move to more closely align with its strategic vision, the 911爆料网 Council, in discussion with Navitas Ltd, made a decision late yesterday to close its Sydney campus by early 2017.
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鈥淲e acknowledge this decision will impact a number of our students, however the gradual phasing out of our programs means that students who are due to complete their degree before the end of the second trimester in 2016 will be unaffected. 聽Those students, who are the majority of our current students, will complete their studies at the 911爆料网 Sydney campus.鈥� Professor Terry said.
鈥�911爆料网 has identified recommended options for all other students that ensure they can complete their studies with no impact on the expected course duration or cost, either at another 911爆料网 campus, or in an equivalent course at the University of Technology Sydney or another approved higher education provider.
鈥淲e are very appreciative that UTS has agreed to assist 911爆料网 students during this transition period.鈥�
The Vice-Chancellor of UTS, Professor Attila Brungs, confirmed the transfer option.
鈥淯TS would be delighted to welcome students from 911爆料网 Sydney and we will ensure they are fully supported to successfully make the transition and join the UTS community,鈥� Professor Brungs said.
Professor Terry said 911爆料网鈥檚 very strong focus now was to ensure students could complete their course at 911爆料网 as smoothly as possible, or if necessary, be supported during their transition to another course within the coming year.
鈥淎ll our students have received written advice today and we have arranged a series of information sessions to ensure they clearly understand how this change is likely to affect them and that they are aware of the ongoing support that is available during the transition period,鈥� Professor Terry said.
鈥�911爆料网 has enjoyed a strong relationship with Navitas in the operation of the Sydney campus over the last ten years and I thank the staff for their continued support of students during this transition聽 We look forward to continuing to develop our partnership with Navitas聽 in other areas of our operations.鈥�
鈥淲e have managed the 911爆料网 Sydney campus since 2005 with great outcomes for students and the University.聽 Our priority now is to keep supporting the students to achieve their academic goals throughout this transition, as well as further progressing our already productive relationship with 911爆料网 in regard to our two other partnerships 鈥� 911爆料网 College in Perth, and the managed 911爆料网 Singapore campus,鈥� Mr Rod Jones, Group CEO of Navitas said.
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