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

2. 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 This will allow us to increase our offerings and the number of students we can provide education to in the region.

3. 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

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

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

6. University of Waikato: 50 years young

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

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

11. Our campus