University of Waikato Cassandra Jutsum Academic Projects and Quality Manager | Academic Office | Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Where in the world are we? The University of Waikato is one of eight universities in New Zealand with two main campuses located in the North Island. 1. Main campus, Hamilton city, Waikato region 2. Tauranga city campus, Bay of Plenty region Hamilton - 4th largest NZ city. Reasonable cost of living as compared to other cities such as Auckland and Wellington. Tauranga – Bay of Plenty. Building a new campus in the central city which will be opened in 2020. This will allow us to increase our offerings and the number of students we can provide education to in the region.

Vision We will: The over-arching themes of the Vision are: deliver a world-class education and research portfolio provide a full and dynamic university experience which is distinctive in character pursue strong international linkages to advance knowledge The over-arching themes of the Vision are: Excellence Distinctiveness International Connectedness

Mission To combine the creation of knowledge through research, scholarship and creative works with the dissemination of knowledge through teaching, publication and performance.

Ko Te Tangata Moto For the People Our motto reflects our philosophy that we are in, of, and for the community.

University of Waikato: 50 years young

Profile Students Staff 12,016 1,489 9 faculties 9,805 1 college 870 General Arts & Social Sciences 12,016 headcount 1,489 Full time equivalent 3,642 Qualification completions per year 628 Academic Computing & Mathematical Sciences Education Students Staff Engineering Health, Sport & Human Performance 8,250 domestic 9 faculties Law 9,805 EFTS 1 college 1,510 international Management Science 1 : 15.6 Academic staff : Student ratio Māori & Indigenous Studies Pathways

7 Foundation Studies Certificates 15 Certificates and Diplomas Offerings 64 qualifications 7 Foundation Studies Certificates 15 Certificates and Diplomas 22 Bachelor Degrees 35 Masters Degrees 7 Higher Degrees 7 foundation studies certificates 15 certificates and diplomas

Benchmarking University of Waikato Cycle 4 Academic Audit: The panel affirmed the action identified by the University to “continue with the identification of benchmarks and indicators across all areas of teaching and learning.” University of Waikato Cycle 5 Academic Audit recommendation: The Panel recommends that the University revisits the 2010 benchmarking report and develops appropriate institutional benchmarking principles which encompass, inter alia: academic activities to be benchmarked; for what purpose; identification of relevant comparator institutions and procedures; avenues or responsibility for translating relevant good practices identified into local developments.

Desired outcomes Higher Education Pacific Quality Project International benchmarking partners Peer-review network Clear understanding of processes Experience Guidelines and process documentation

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