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OPSA: Student Allowances Real Election Winner
Wednesday, 31 July 2002, 2:59 pm | OPSA
"In an overwhelming show of support for students 65% of the new parliament has been voted in on the promise of increasing the number of students who are entitled to a living allowance. All of Labour's potential partners want a universal student ... More >>
New Govt Challenged To Face Debt Problems
Friday, 26 July 2002, 4:10 pm | OPSA
OPSA President, Phil Baskerville, today issued a warning to all political parties about the importance of dealing with student debt before it's too late. More >>
Students Call For Action On CEO
Friday, 26 July 2002, 10:02 am | OPSA
Phil Baskerville issued a warning to Polytechnic management today following yesterday's special general meeting where students voted no confidence in the CEO Wanda Korndorffer, for increased transparency from the Polytechnic council, and called for the CEO's ... More >>
No Confidence in ‘Tech CEO - Staff
Saturday, 22 June 2002, 6:01 pm | OPSA
OPSA President, Phil Baskerville, today expressed support for the Association of Staff in Tertiary Education’s (ASTE) vote of no confidence in the Otago Polytechnic’s CEO, Wanda Korndorffer. At today’s meeting 97% of staff voted for the motion. More >>
Student Support for Teachers
Thursday, 13 June 2002, 4:38 pm | OPSA
OPSA Vice-president, Michele Watt, today expressed support for the PPTA's ban on extra and co-curricular activities following the rejection of the government's latest pay offer despite its effects on children. More >>
CEO Bows Out of Talks With Students
Tuesday, 4 June 2002, 9:25 am | OPSA
Today Otago Polytechnic CEO Wanda Korndörffer cancelled a planned meeting with student representatives today, as a reaction to the stand off between Council Chairman and Students at last night's Polytechnic Council meeting. Dr Korndörffer had told the ... More >>