University Of N.Z. Discusses Dissolution

Press, Volume C, Issue 29478, 3 April 1961, Page 12

University Of N.Z. Discusses Dissolution

(New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON, April 2.

The University of New Zealand Senate has considered recommendations for draft legislation covering the university’s dissolution at the end of the year.

It is understood that the general lines of the proposed legislation, which would wind up the university and give full autonomy to the four universities, follows the recommendations of last year’s Parry Committee.

Most of the discussion was held in committee, but it is understood that recommendations were made regarding the powers and duties of a central entrance board to determine the academic standards for university admission.

A curriculum committee with the responsibility of approving of or reporting to the University Grants Committee on course regulations of the universities was also considered, as were a research committee for allocating research grants, a committee to deal with scholarships, and a committee of university vicechancellors. If the Minister of Education agrees to allow the senate to consider the draft legislation before it comes before Parliament, probably in September, another meeting of the senate will be held to consider it in June.