The Higher Education Commission of Fiji (HECF) has appointed a five-member external review committee to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of universities in the country.
While announcing the committee members Education Minister Aseri Radrodro said the initiative was an affirmation of the government’s commitment to providing world-class education.
The committee will be chaired by Professor Simon Wilkie from Monash University and other members include Professor Paresh Narayan, Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO Joel Abraham, Climate Change envoy Rex Haroi, Consumer Council CEO Seema Shandil and Culture Fiji director Dr Emily Yalimaiwai.
“The committee’s primary objective will be to assess the overall quality of education and research at our universities,” Mr Radrodro said.
“They will also evaluate the effectiveness of governance and administration, review academic and support services and make recommendations to enhance the overall quality of our institution.”
HECF chief execuitve officer Dr Rohit Kishore said the committee was expected to begin its extensive review across the country soon and would conclude by April or May next year.
He said the finding of the committee will be given to the respective universities and members of the public will also have access to the report.
