UNIVERSITY COMMISSION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 19031, 30 May 1925, Page 9

UNIVERSITY COMMISSION.

ORDER OF REFERENCE. > CONSTITUTION AND WORKING. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WELLINGTON, Friday. The announcement of the Government's intention to constitute a Commission on University Education was made some time ago, and now the order of reference has iaeen issued. It is as follows: The present facilities for university education in New Zealand. The working of the present organisation of the University of New Zealand, its affiliated colleges and recognised professional schools. The constitution of the University Senate, together with the question of whether special interests such as agriculture, industry, and commerce should be represented on the Senate. The question whether the present system of four colleges federated under the New Zealand University is satisfactory or is capable of improvement. In particular, whether each of the present or university colleges should become a separate university, and, if so, under what condi- • tions. The standard and scope of the degree , and other examinations , conducted by ' the University. The question of whether University examinations should bo conducted by internal or external examiners, or by a combination of both. The question of accrediting students for entrance to the University in lieu of the matriculation examination. The relation of University education to that provided in secondary and technical schools. The provision that should be jnado in New Zealand for University teaching and research. Any other matters concerning higher education which the Commissioners would feel worthy of report to the Government. f