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IHEA Congratulates Australia’s First University College - Avondale University College
The announcement today that Avondale College has been admitted as a University College is an historic event for Avondale College and Australian independent higher education.
Admission to University College status recognises Avondale’s high-quality teaching and research.
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All IHEA members are registered and accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) – the national regulator of all Australian higher education providers including public universities.
Australian Quality Standards Framework
The Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) apply to all higher education courses provided by IHEA members.
Equity, Diversity, Choice
IHEA members are committed to the best educational opportunities for students and best practice in Australian Higher Education.
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IHEA members are some of the oldest, and the newest, higher education providers in Australia, offering programs from undergraduate to masters and doctoral studies.
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IHEA Congratulates Australia’s First University College – Avondale University College
The announcement today that Avondale College has been admitted as a University College is an historic event for Avondale College and Australian independent higher education.
IHEA Comments on Draft Contract Cheating Bill
IHEA responded to the draft of the contract cheating bill that was released by the Department of Education for public comment. This is part of a series of actions the government is taking in response to the Higher Education Standards Panel’s advice about tackling contract cheating.
New Leadership for IHEA – Members Elect New Board
Mr Alan Finch, Deputy Vice chancellor, Bond University, has been elected as the new Chair of Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) following the retirement of long-term Chair, Dr Don Owers AM.
Ms Gabriela Rodriguez, Deputy Group Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Academies Australasia Group, has been elected as the Deputy Chair.
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