An Unbiased Opinion of the
By
Prof. Carl Edwin Lindgren
B.A.E., M.Ed., Ed.S. (University of Mississippi), D.Ed. (U. of South Africa), F.C.P. (College of Preceptors, London)
The former Greenwich University, which has existed in Missouri, California, Hawaii and finally Norfolk Island in the South Pacific is known for many things. From it questionable background (many would say degree mill) to its untruths told to students and faculty about its "accreditation", the school has a very bad record. Another issue about the school's past is its association with Energy Medicine. I should know as I at one time worked there as an adjunct faculty member. I agree TOTALLY with the web master of the Millenium Project regarding his assessment of Greenwich (note his article).
Exercise of Administrator's powers, &c.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) (b), where the Executive Council advises
the Administrator to take, or to refrain from taking, any specified action in
relation to a matter to which that paragraph applies and that advice is
inconsistent with instructions given to the Administrator by the Minister in
accordance with sub-section (3), the Administrator shall not take that action,
or shall not refrain from taking that action, as the case may be.
(3) For the purposes of sub-section (2), the Minister may give the
Administrator instructions in respect of advice tendered to the Administrator
for the purposes of paragraph (1) (b), and may give the Administrator
instructions in respect of the referral to the Minister of any such advice.
Legislative power of Legislative Assembly
Powers, privileges and immunities of Legislative Assembly
Presentation of proposed laws
(2) Upon the presentation of a proposed law to the Administrator for assent,
the Administrator shall, subject to this section, declare-
(3) The Administrator may return the proposed law to the Legislative
Assembly with amendments that he recommends.
(4) The Legislative Assembly shall consider the amendments recommended by
the Administrator and the proposed law, with or without amendments, may be
again presented to the Administrator for assent, and sub-section (2) applies
accordingly.
(5) In the case of a proposed law which, in the opinion of the
Administrator, makes provision only for or in relation to matters specified in
Schedule 2, the Administrator shall not act under paragraph (2) (a) or
sub-section (3) except in accordance with the advice of the Executive Council.
(6) In the case of a proposed law which, in the opinion of the
Administrator, makes provision only for or in relation to matters specified in
Schedule 3 or matters specified in Schedules 2 and 3, the Administrator shall
not act under paragraph (2) (a) or sub-section (3) except in accordance with
the instructions of the Minister.
Disallowance of laws by Governor-General
(2) The Governor-General may, within 6 months after the Administrator's
assent to a proposed law, recommend to the Administrator any amendments of the
laws of the Territory that the Governor-General considers to be desirable as a
result of his consideration of the law.
(3) Where, as a result of his consideration of a law, the Governor-General
so recommends any amendments of the laws of the Territory, the time within
which the Governor-General may disallow the law, or a part of the law, is
extended until the expiration of 6 months after the date of the
Governor-General's recommendation.
(4) Upon publication of notice of the disallowance of a law, or part of a
law, in the Norfolk Island Government Gazette, the disallowance has, subject to
sub-section (5), the same effect as a repeal of the law or part of the law, as
the case may be.
(5) If a provision of a disallowed law, or a provision of a disallowed part
of a law, amended or repealed a law in force immediately before the date of
commencement of that provision, the disallowance revives the previous law from
the date of publication of the notice of disallowance as if the disallowed
provision had not been made.
Act No. 22 of 1998
An Act to facilitate the
establishment and operation of the
[Assented to
BE IT ENACTED by the Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island as
follows:
1.
This Act may be
referred to as the Greenwich University
Act 1998.
2.
Interpretation
3.
In this Act -
“
and
“
Inc., a
corporation incorporated in the State of
4.
Objectives
(1) The objects of this Act are to -
(a)
facilitate the
transfer of administrative and academic functions of the Greenwich University (Hawaii) and the International
Institute for Advanced Studies to the Greenwich
University (Norfolk Island); and
(b)
facilitate the
offering of tertiary educational courses by the
(2)
This Act is not
intended to affect the operation of any other law in force in
5.
The
(a)
is recognised as
lawfully established on
and
(b)
is legally
entitled, authorised and permitted:
(i)
to undertake on
Advanced
Studies; and
(ii)
to operate a
tertiary education institution on and from
Repeal of
Education (
6. The Education (
are repealed.
Notified Gazette
No. 54,
54,
Education (
Regulations
No. 4 of 1998
I, A. J.
Messner, Administrator of Norfolk Island, acting in accordance with the
advice of the Executive Council of Norfolk Island, make the following
regulations under the Education Act 1931.
Dated
A. J. Messner,
Administrator
By His Honour’s
Command.
G. Smith,
Minister for
Finance and Strategic Planning
1.
These
regulations may be cited as the Education (Greenwich
University) Regulations 1998.
Interpretation
2.
In this
regulation -
“
Inc., a
corporation incorporated in the State of Hawaii, United States of America, operating as “Greenwich University”; and
“International
Institute for Advanced Studies” means International
Institute for
Advanced Studies, a non-profit corporation incorporated in the State of
Objects
3.
The objects of
this regulation are to -
(a)
facilitate the
transfer of administrative and academic functions of the Greenwich
University (Hawaii) and the International Institute for Advanced
Studies to the Greenwich University (Norfolk Island); and
(b) facilitate
the offering of tertiary educational courses by the Greenwich
University (Norfolk Island); and (c) avoid doubt as to the
operation of the Education Act 1931 in respect of the establishment and
operation of the Greenwich University (Norfolk Island) as a tertiary education institution on and from
Norfolk Island.
Establishment of
4.
Subject to the
law in force in
(a)
the
(b) the
(i)
to undertake on
(ii) to operate a tertiary
education institution on and from
University”.
Notified
Gazette No. 28,
Commenced on
Printed on
the authority of the Administrator.
COMPANIES ACT 1985
MEMORANDUM OF
ASSOCIATION
of GREENWICH UNIVERSITY PTY. LTD.
1.
The name of the
Company is GREENWICH UNIVERSITY PTY. LTD.
2.
The Objects with
which the Company is established are to acquire, hold, dispose of and
deal with either in whole or in part, the right title or interest in and
to real or personal property or interests being tangible or intangible and
including the stock or shares, intellectual property and interests from, in or
associated with the corporations or schools known as Greenwich
University Incorporated and International Institute for
Advanced Studies (both being incorporated in the United States of
America) or the school known as Greenwich
University or from, in or with either of them or any other source,
entity, individual, corporation or association.
(a) to provide to the peoples
of the world an opportunity for qualified individuals to receive a
university education;
(b) to provide
instruction, guidance and supervision for work leading to a degree,
diploma or certificate in any field of learning or human endeavour
including but not limited to the arts, sciences and the law;
(c) to award
degrees including but not limited to the degrees of Bachelor, Master and
Doctor.
(d) to undertake
such teaching, scholarship and research as is appropriate for a
University;
(e) to organise
and offer educational symposia, colloquia, conventions and meetings;
(f) to
offer educational and other consulting to individuals, groups,
organisations and government agencies;
(g) to publish
educational and other materials;
(h) to do all
such things as are necessary and appropriate for the advancement,
dissemination and preservation of knowledge;
(i)
to
engage in any additional educational activity which the Board of Directors shall deem appropriate;
(j) to do
everything necessary, advisable, proper or convenient for the
accomplishment of the foregoing purposes or powers, and do all other
things incidental to them or connected with them that are not forbidden
by law or by these Memorandum and Articles of Association;
(l) to
procure the Company to be registered or recognised as a body corporate in any place outside
(m) to issue and
allot fully, partly paid and classes of shares or stock in the Company,
to issue debentures of the Company, to distribute any property of the
Company, among the members, in kind or otherwise, to give security by
charging uncalled capital and to grant Fixed and Floating Charges to
property of the Company;
(n) in furtherance of the
above objects to operate an accredited tertiary education institution on
and from
The Copyright
Act 1968 of the Commonwealth of
From Australian Government - Department of Education, Science and Training
Between
On the one occasion when
No independent evidence has since been provided to the Australian Government that
On
From Australian Government - Department of Education, Science and Training
Difference between Bogus (Fake Degrees and Unauthorised Higher Education Providers
Australian universities (and a small number of other institutions) are generally established under State or Territory legislation and once established they become self-accrediting and responsible for their own standards. Other institutions may be accredited (usually for a specified period) to offer particular courses leading to higher education awards and are monitored by State or Territory authorities.
Bogus Providers
“Degree mills” – providers offering degrees after no or little formal study often via the internet, are a growing phenomenon. They may use an Australian or overseas address or require money to be sent to an Australian or overseas post box.
Where there is a traceable link with
Universities and employers are very conscious of the need to check the authenticity of qualifications.
Unauthorised Higher Education Providers
There are cases of institutions with an Australian name or associated with
Australia in some way delivering higher education awards and courses overseas
that are not recognised through listing on the AQF. [example
Only higher education providers listed on the AQF are recognised by the
Commonwealth, State and
Standard Curricula for the former University
The B.A. consisted of 129 semester hours or a total of 43 courses. The M.A. was 36 hours or 10 graduate semester hours and thesis (6 hours) and the PhD was 36 hours or 12 courses and a 9 hour dissertation. Each course lasted 12-15 weeks and consisted of two examinations (on-line or by proctor, the reading of between 600-800 pages of text and the writing of a 20 page research paper with at least 20 different biographical sources of which 15 must be primary. The thesis should be over 100 pages excluding biographical material and the dissertation 150 pages excluding the biographical material.
Example of a Degree Overview taken from their 2000 Catalogue
MASTERS
Department for International Studies
School of Global Studies
College of Arts and
Humanities
INTRODUCTION
The International Studies program at
A program in International Studies is needed to:
provide insight into the various cultural and social changes which humankind has encountered throughout their past;
provide insight into the various past failures and achievements of civilization;
provide a better prepared student audience to achieve greater heights of social, cultural, and emotional growth;
provide insight into ways to avoid future mistakes in international affairs; and
provide ways whereby students can integrate various social, political, and economic factors to create a better world.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This
program provides the student with several objectives that will be of personal
and professional benefit. These include:
the ability to
combine a public and private sector approach to their public endeavors
a foundation
for doctoral courses;
a rich variety
of ways that human beings have found to live and interact in the International
Community;
stimulates
students’ curiosity regarding diplomatic and international issues in the fields
of business, religion, politics, ecology issues, and disease prevention; and
an
international approach to world issues.
This
program is designed for educators, administrators, governmental
representatives, military officers and others who have a need to study and
conduct extensive research in international, comparative and cultural
studies The program also has coursework
in civilization studies, cultural
studies, earth changes, diplomacy and international law. The program is
intended to specifically meet the aims of independent and self-motivated adult
professionals who respond effectively to direction and can function in an
independent environment. A student entering this program is mature,
self-directed, independently motivated, confident and goal oriented. The
program is open to graduate students at the consent of faculty. It is, however,
highly desired that participants' previous degrees have a major in cultural
studies or any of the aforementioned programs.
MINIMUM ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Participants should have completed a recognized undergraduate degree in a
related field of study (history, world civilizations, etc.) and have at least
five years of career related experience. It is highly desired that the
undergraduate program encompass a minimum of 30 credits in the social sciences
with special emphasis on world civilizations with additional credits in areas
such as cultural anthropology, sociology, international relations, diplomacy,
environmental science, earth change, community psychology, ecology, disease
control, and religion. The student entering this program should possess an
interest in the field, and a strong motivation to explore the development of
cultures and societies. Participants must be proficient in standard English, be
computer literate, and for the duration of their program, have access to a
computer, electronic mail, and the Internet.
MINIMUM DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
Program
participants must complete a minimum of 30 graduate credits, as outlined below,
and a thesis or major project in lieu of thesis (with permission from faculty),
according to University guidelines. Participants must also complete an
admission to candidacy examination at the conclusion of their academic
coursework and then proceed with the full research proposal process. Following
successful submission of an acceptable first draft of the thesis manuscript,
participants will complete a defense of thesis and then finalize the thesis
document.
The program of International
Studies offers a diverse program leading to the degree of Master of Arts. In
this program an individual’s studies, research and knowledge of others’
research are integral into the student’s education.
Core Competencies (Required: 13
credits)
ORT 500
ITS
501
ITS
502
ITS 503
ITS 504
Research
Preparation Courses (Required: 9 credits)
RES 541
RES 542
RES 890 (6 hours)
Advanced Studies
(Select 3 Elective Courses – 9 graduate hours)
ITS 521
ITS 522
ITS523
ITS 524
ITS 525
ITS 526
ITS 527
ITS 528
ITS 529
ITS 530
ITS 531
ITS 532
ITS 533
ITS 534
ITS 535
ITS 536
ITS 537
ITS 538
ITS 539
ITS 601
ITS 602
ITS 603
ITS 604
ITS 621
ITS 622
ITS 623
ITS 624
ITS 625
ITS 626
ITS 627
RESEARCH PARAMETERS
Students conducting research will be expected
to perform an in-depth evaluation of a diplomatic or international studies
problem using historical and cultural methodology and interpretation. In this
procedure, students will be required to use information derived from various
courses relating to research methodology, bibliographical inquiry, and
historiography. It is required in this research, that students questions
existing methods and explanations used in arriving at conclusions,
systematically repeat his/her initial observations, use special and if needed
specific techniques in analyzing and conducting observations, evaluate the
potential validity and reliability of the data, reflect on the thought
processes used in achieving at a specific theory or acceptable result. Students
must be acquainted with all obtainable data previously conducted in their area
of study. Students are also responsible for conducting their research in an
orderly and controlled process, being acquainted with other related or
interdisciplinary fields, which can aid in achieving the goal of the chosen
research. Researchers in Diplomatic and International Studies must adhere to an
explicit aim and although submitting to the authority of available evidence,
show skepticism by the use of thorough deductive reasoning. The student must
also show scholarly impartiality through objectivity, critical attitude,
dedication, perseverance, and honesty.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ORIENTATION
ORT 500/600: Orientation for the Adult Learner (1
credit)
This
course is required of all graduate students during their first semester of
matriculation. Students read assigned textual materials including the
University's student manual and participate in dialogue with the faculty chair
and the dean to determine appropriate study options for individualizing the
coursework. This is the appropriate forum for determining acceptable transfer
courses, and potential professional portfolio courses. [Dr. Davis]
RESEARCH
RES 541 Statistics for International Studies (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to statistical techniques and models used in education and other social and behavioral sciences for research and decision making purposes. It presents the essential routines of quantitative research and analyzing data to test hypotheses. The focus is on practical applications and interpretations of statistical findings in education. Major topics include correlation, and regression, analysis of variance non-parametric procedures, such as the chi-square test and the use of statistical computer application. [Dr. Leake]
This course introduces the student to the qualitative
paradigm of analysis and research. It
presents the basic methods of qualitative research covering process, meaning
and inductive techniques for building hypotheses and theories from details.
Course focus is on data analysis procedures, qualitative narrative and report
writing. Students have an opportunity to
frame research questions appropriate to their field of interest and to discuss
the methods necessary for converting concept into research practice. Each student develops and writes a research
plan. [Dr. Leake]
RES 890: Thesis Research (6 credits)
Participants
prepare a faculty approved dissertation proposal or proposal for a project in lieu
of thesis as the minimum requirement for this course. University guidelines and the research
parameters of the degree field govern all aspects of the research project. The thesis must represent mastery of a body
of knowledge and an original contribution to the field of study. The thesis is expected to be a minimum of 100
double-spaced typewritten pages, conform to an approved manual of style and the
University's guidelines, including proper referencing of the literature. The final thesis document must be approved
and signed by the members of the student's graduate committee. [Dr. Thomas]
CORE COURSES (500 level)
ITS 501 European
Cultures (3 credits)
Students
will understand the interdependence of the social sciences and an ability to
apply material and perspectives from one discipline to questions in other areas
of study. This course also assists
students in learning about "issues of language and culture, domestic
cultural diversity, and global cultural diversity." [Staff]
ITS 502: The Modern World (3
credits)
The Modern World is an integrated multi-disciplinary program that provides a
concentration in certain pure and applied social sciences. The inter-related
topics of this course allows the student the ability to develop an appreciation
of the interdependence of the social sciences and an ability to apply material
and perspectives from one discipline to questions in other areas of study.
Specifically, the course is a graduate-level survey of World Civilization.
Through both detailed and cursory examinations, the course explores the
political, social, economic, and intellectual developments in the world over
the past 200 years. Special attention will be given to identifying major
patterns and trends. [Staff]
ITS 503: Historiography (3
credits)
Examines philosophies of history, historical methods, world civilizations,
international relations and historical interpretations. Analysis of recent
interpretations and methods for undertaking historical research is presented.
Students are required to read the text on Historiography, write two papers and
present two video lectures on the use of Historiography in World Civilization
studies. Grades will be given on grammar, spelling, content, and use of source
material and originality. [Dr. Michales]
ITS 504: Peoples of the
Middle East, 1800 to the Present (3 credits)
With the ever-rising importance of commercial trade with Near Eastern
countries, and the constant looming danger of war and terrorism posed by
certain militant factions within the region, interest in this area is
increasing. Using an inter-disciplinary approach, this course provides insight
into the region's diverse languages, literature, culture, religions, and
histories. The course will present in-depth information relating to the
Christian, Jewish and Islamic civilizations of the area with emphasis on
regional conflicts and their attempt to cope with the modern world.
Essentially, this course will introduce students to the various socio-economic,
political, and cultural problems faced by this diverse culture and what impact
these factors have had on the peoples of the region and the entire world. [Dr.
Cook]
ITS 521 American Diplomacy (3 credits)
Henry A. Kissinger is one of
the leading diplomats of the 20th century. As states in Booklist, “Neither
time nor the strong reactions his person and Nixon-era actions evoke has
dampened Kissinger's talent for cogent distillation of international
complexity. If anything, this closely argued work, spaciously peppered with
anecdotes and personal observations, is his best yet. It is not, be
mindful, a diplomatic history per se, but instead a reminder of the
geopolitical constraints on
ITS 522 Environmental Diplomacy (3 credits)
Students will be introduced
to the study of environmental diplomacy. “Solutions to
environmental problems require international cooperation, but global
environmental treaty-making efforts, including the 1992 U.N.-sponsored Earth
Summit in
ITS 523 International Relations (3 credits)
Students will be introduced to the “role that international law plays in international politics at the turn of the century.” The course will also cover careers in international affairs. Finally the course also “utilizes The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations [which] holds the key to understanding the trends and events that have influenced international relations over the last decade.” [Staff]
ITS 524 International Law (3 credits)
This course provides the
student with information on the philosophy of international law. The course contains information on human
rights and the United Nations, as well as international institutions,
international environmental law and state recognition. The course contains
texts that also “take into account
changes relating to the end of the Cold War, increased trade, use of economic
sanctions, new powers of the Security Council, [and] international criminal
law.” [Dr. Smith]
ITS 525 The Taliban
(3 credits)
The course provides information on Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in
ITS 526 Terrorism in the World (3 credits)
This course provides insight
into the various forms of terrorism which exists throughout the world. Emphasis
is on “fundamentalism among American Protestants, Israeli Jews, and Iranian and
Egyptian Muslims.” The course will give students an objective and scholarly
approach to the spread of terrorism and the causes of such activities.
[Staff]
ITS 527 Christianity and its Impact (3 credits)
This course allows the
student to understand the social and cultural history of Christianity with
emphasis on the birth and growth of Christianity, Christianity during the
Middle Ages, the Reformation. European Christianity and Christianity in
ITS 528 Women’s Studies I (3 credits)
This three hour course consists
of the reading of three text books or a total of over 1,300 pages of
information relating to the psychology of women, Feminist philosophies and
women and gender. Emphasis will also be on women at work, the domestic scene,
cultural feminism, radical feminism, socialist feminism and gender-inclusive
feminism as well as the psychology of women.
The course also contains information on sex roles, socialization,
sexuality and violence, reproduction, and self images. [Dr. Sherman]
ITS 529 Women’s Studies II (3 hours)
Four books will be used in
this course and emphasis will be on women and power in American history, Women
and politics, the struggle for women’s rights, and gender and culture in
This course provides students with an understanding of Asian philosophical
and religious traditions. The course will explore Indian philosophies, Buddhist
philosophies, and Chinese philosophies. [Dr. Lee]
ITS 531
Students
will be introduced to a historical multidisciplinary study of Latin American
that encompasses political and economic history with social, intellectual, and
cultural history. The course includes information from pre-1880 to the early
1990s. [Staff]
ITS 532 Capitalism (3
credits)
This course defines capitalism and surveys its historical evolution. A range of
key features are discussed, including: companies, profit motive, competition,
and private property. Justifications of capitalism and fundamental criticisms
of capitalism are considered along with its implicit view of human nature,
economic oligarchies, alienation and exploitation. The course concludes with a
brief look at the problems facing capitalism today. This course requires a
survey of literature and a review of case studies. [Staff]
ITS 533 The Environment (3
credits)
This course will examine the meaning and significance of the term
"ecology," and looks at conventional business attitudes which can
lead to environmental degradation and resources depletion. Issues also
considered will be the cost of environmental protection and how costs can be
allocated, along with our obligations to future generations, the exploitation
of animals and the question as to whether nature has an intrinsic value in
itself. This course requires a survey of literature and a review of case
studies. [Staff]
ITS 534: Drug Development
and Monitoring Drugs (3 credits)
The course surveys the policies and procedures used by Multinational
Corporations in the development and marketing of drugs, especially in the
developing countries. It examines questionable marketing practices used by the
Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in developing countries. Ethical marketing
guidelines developed by international watch groups will be discussed. In
addition, the safety of drugs will be examined. [Dr. James]
ITS 535: Introductory
Environmental Health (3 credits)
This course will focus on the connection between environmental conditions and
human health. Students will examine a wide range of health risks and diseases
associated with environmental pollutants and environmental events. Assigned
text and journal readings will address such topics as impacts of air
pollutants, water borne diseases, carcinogenic risk, acute and chronic toxicity
of various compounds, and basic epidemiology. [Staff]
ITS 536: Environmental
Economics (3 credits)
This course will explore some fundamental concepts in the valuation and
conservation of environmental resources. Course readings will examine the
historical and current interpretations of theories of scarcity and growth.
Students will critically examine a number of economic theories and tools used
in environmental economics including public resource valuations, environmental
taxes, and pollution credits. In support of text and journal readings, the
student will be asked to evaluate the potential role of these economic
implements in a variety of situations. [Dr.
James]
ITS 537: Environmental
Ethics (3 credits)
This course provides a detailed examination of environmental ethics and issues
related to the use ecological resources. Students will be assigned readings
related to the nature of public resources, ethical conflicts of development, he
rights of future generations to environmental resources, and issues related to
environmental justice. Students will be asked to consider and construct essays
on how philosophical issues of environmental ethics impact real-world decisions
in environmental science and resource management policy. [Dr. James]
ITS 538: Theories of
Religion and Culture (3 credits)
This study exposes the learner to the foundational theories and theorists of
Religion and Culture, thus providing a necessary intellectual framework of
ideas for more independent development of one’s own theories. This course is a
pillar from which the learner can construct her or his own understanding. [Dr.
Sanford]
ITS 539: Science, Technology
and Religion Today (3 credits)
Science and religion are the main constructors of explanations of life and
existence for the great majority of humanity today. This course contains an
historical perspective upon the relation between science and religion, but the
central goal is to develop innovative metaphors for a new understanding of how
science and religion can see each other today. The question of what determines
the use of technology will also be addressed from the viewpoints of religious
ethics, the social good and the scientific enterprise. [Staff]
Negative Comment relating to
the University
The "university" claims accreditation because
it was established by an Act of the Norfolk Island Parliament. The entire
document is nine pages long, which includes a two-page Memorandum of
Association of the corporation which runs the university …
A listing of "authorities empowered by governments to accredit
qualifications and to issue qualifications" can be found at http://www.aqf.edu.au/register.htm.
The name "
The following quote is from the Australian Parliamentary record (Hansard)
for the Australian Senate,
Education:
(Question No. 3483)
“Recognition and accreditation of higher education institutions and courses
is a matter for State and Territory higher education authorities in
“The (Theology) Panel was also of the opinion that the coursework presented
to it for evaluation was not of equivalent quality to that offered by other
Australian universities at postgraduate level. The Panel found that most of the
units it examined were more typical of introductory undergraduate studies than
coursework in postgraduate programs in Australian universities. The Panel also
found no evidence that the coursework available to students in the
“The (Business) panel's view was that some of the course content is more appropriate to `bridging type' courses rather than as credit towards a post graduate qualification. This was a concern in relation to the standard of the proposed course compared to relevant courses offered by Australian universities.”
“It is the view of the panel that the student work submitted by
”The committee that visited Norfolk Island was given an opportunity to examine some PhD theses submitted by students of Greenwich University (Hawaii) and found that the standard of scholarship was well below what would be acceptable in other.”
“… `
In answer to these statements, some of
the syllabi were indeed poorly written and poorly taught. Some of the theses
and defenses, thereof were poorly conducted and did NOT meet the standard as
set forth by universities such as: the
However many of the programs were
taught by faculty of the University of London, Columbia University, UNISA,
University of Colorado, University of Tennessee, Oxford University. University of California, University of
Pennsylvania and others and were equal to the above syllabus
or surpassed it in content. Likewise, most theses were equal to those at other
universities (traditional) and were later published into book form. Several
graduates of
Dr. Brendan NELSON
(Bradfield—Minister for Education, Science and Training) (
It is important to note that the operation of the
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MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE
Senator Robert Ray (Chair) (
Senator Sue Knowles (Deputy Chairman) (
Senator Alan Eggleston (
Senator Chris Evans (
Senator Julian McGauran (
Senator Marise Payne (
Senator the Hon. Nick Sherry (
The Senate - Parliament House -
1.
On
2.
On examining the Hansard reference given in the
submission, the committee discovered that the comments were not made in the
Senate but during a hearing of the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations,
Small Business and Education Legislation Committee during examination of
estimates on that day. Normal practice would be for the matter to be forwarded
to that committee. The Committee of Privileges noted, however, that on
Every single
allegation that I have made about
3.
In order to
finalise this matter, the committee considered it appropriate under the
circumstances to treat the submission as falling within the provisions of
Privilege Resolution 5. Necessary adjustments have been made to the content of
the submission to accord with this decision; in accordance with Privilege
Resolution 5(7)(b), all changes to the submission have been agreed to by the
committee and Mr Marges.
4.
The committee
draws attention to paragraph 5(6) of the resolution which requires that, in
considering a submission under this resolution and reporting to the Senate, the
committee shall not consider or judge the truth of any statements made in the
Senate or of the submission.
5.
The committee recommends:
That a response by Mr Jack Marges, on behalf of the staff and faculty of Greenwich University, in the terms specified at Appendix One, and agreed to by Mr Marges and the committee, be incorporated in Hansard. Robert Ray - Chair
APPENDIX ONE
PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION 5(7)(B) OF THE SENATE
OF
It has been brought to our attention that on