University of Canberra merger with CIT backed by school leaders

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 01:39 · Archive

Principals from Canberra's secondary colleges have supported a proposed merger between the University of Canberra and Canberra Institute of Technology.

Principals from the ACT's public and Catholic secondary colleges have backed a proposal to merge the University of Canberra with the Canberra Institute of Technology, arguing it would strengthen post-school learning and improve outcomes for students.

UC Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten has set out a timeline for the merger. According to UC's submission to the Legislative Assembly committee inquiry into CIT governance, a combined institution could be operating by the start of the 2029 academic year, following an ACT Government decision in April 2027 on the commissioning of a business case and due diligence assessment. The inquiry into CIT governance has attracted 48 submissions, most of them generally supportive of the merger.

UC's submission stresses that CIT would retain its identity in what it describes as a marriage of equals, addressing concerns the institute would lose its status. The submission argues the merger would benefit CIT through better governance and greater financial security, after years of controversy and budget problems. It proposes a single 'front door' for students, more courses, more pathways and additional campuses, including a post-school educational presence south of the lake.

How it is being reported

• Shorten sets sights on 2029 start for merged UC-CITA combined University of Canberra and Canberra Institute of Technology could be up and running by 2029, according to the UC submission to the Legislative Assembly committee inquiry into CIT governance. The merger proposed by UC Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten has become the focus of the inquiry, attracting 48 submissions, most of them generally supportive of […]Region Canberra · 6 Nov, 01:08
• Principal support: ACT school leaders weigh in on CIT and UC mergerUniversity outlines possible two-year timetable to merge with CIT.The Canberra Times · 5 Nov, 18:30

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