2012 PBRF Sector Reference Group consultation papers
The Sector Reference Group will produce a series of sector consultation papers as part of the consideration of the 2012 PBRF Quality Evaluation.
Consultation papers
Papers have been prepared as part of the consultation process for the 2012 Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) assessment.
Who can give feedback?
Feedback is sought from the tertiary education sector. Individuals as well as organisations are welcome to provide feedback.
How do I give feedback?
Please use the feedback templates provided. Please do not send a response using any format other than the feedback templates provided.
Send any feedback to PBRF.2012Redesign@tec.govt.nz or
Dr Damien Cole
Tertiary Education Commission
P O Box 27048
Wellington.
What will happen to my comments?
Your comments will be incorporated into any final recommendations made to the TEC.
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Deadline for comments |
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- Sector response to the Reporting of Results consultation paper identified a significant difference of opinion within the sector. The purpose of this supplementary consultation Paper is to discuss the issues of concern, to consider the two major supported options, and to present an alternative position as preferred by the Sector Reference Group (SRG).
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13 November 2009 |
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This consultation paper:
- considers issues raised by 2006 panels, moderator reports and other recommendations concerning the process of evaluating Evidence Portfolios (EPs).
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6 November 2009 |
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This consultation paper:
- invites feedback on the appropriateness of the different weightings given to the various components of the PBRF scheme.
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16 October 2009 |
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This second consultation paper:
- presents options and recommendations for addressing key issues identified in the submissions on the first paper.
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14 August 2009 |
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This consultation paper:
- informs a targeted policy framework to support and advance Pasifika communities in tertiary education, as set out in the government-endorsed Tertiary Education Strategy (TES) 2002-2007 and 2007-2012.
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28 August 2009 |
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This consultation paper:
- discusses the logistics of providing nominated research outputs to panel members
- considers some options for providing nominated research outputs to panel members in the 2012 assessment
- invites feedback from the tertiary sector and other interested parties on the options discussed in this paper.
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14 August 2009 |
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This consultation paper:
- discusses the reporting of individuals’ results (such as Quality Categories and Component Scores) and the various options available for reporting these results to the individuals and to their Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs)
- discusses the reporting of TEO results and also considers a number of other reporting issues that fall out of this discussion.
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19 June 2009 |
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This consultation paper:
- brings together those matters that directly impact upon Maori Research and how it is evaluated and reported in the context of the PBRF Quality Evaluation
- outlines measures to promote Maori research
- invites feedback from the tertiary education sector and other interested parties about these and any other issues felt to be relevant.
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15 May 2009 |
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This consultation paper:
- discusses the issues and concerns surrounding eligibility of staff members to participate in the PBRF Quality Evaluation
- considers some options for addressing these concerns
- invites feedback from the tertiary sector and other interested parties on the options discussed in this paper
- invites feedback on any other matters regarding eligibility that should be considered as part of the redesign process.
The summary of sector responses provides a summary of feedback received during the consultation process. |
30 January 2009 |
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This paper:
- identifies issues and concerns about the evaluation of new and emerging researchers in the PBRF quality assessment
- invites feedback from the tertiary education sector and other interested parties about these and any other issues felt to be relevant.
The summary of sector responses provides a summary of feedback received during the consultation process. |
30 January 2009 |
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This paper:
- identifies issues and concerns about professional, practice-based and applied research in the PBRF research quality evaluation.
- invites feedback from the tertiary education sector and other interested parties about these and any other issues felt to be relevant.
The summary of sector responses provides a summary of feedback received during the consultation process. |
30 January 2009 |
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This paper:
- discusses the issues with regard to the PBRF unit of assessment for the 2012 quality assessment
- considers some options for addressing these concerns and makes a recommendation
- invites feedback from the tertiary education sector on the options and recommendations of the Sector Reference Group (SRG) presented in this paper, and
- invites feedback from the tertiary education sector on any other matters regarding the unit of assessment that should be considered as part of the redesign process.
The summary of sector responses provides a summary of feedback received during the consultation process. |
31 October 2008 |
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This paper:
- discusses the issues and concerns about the special circumstance provisions and their application in the PBRF Quality Evaluation
- considers some options for addressing these concerns
- invites feedback from stakeholders in the tertiary education sector on the options and recommendations of the Sector Reference Group (SRG) presented in this paper
- invites feedback from the tertiary education sector on any other matters regarding special circumstances that should be considered as part of the redesign process.
The summary of sector responses provides a summary of feedback received during the consultation process. |
31 October 2008 |
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This paper:
- gives background information about the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF), the establishment of a Sector Reference Group (SRG), and the Phase 2 Evaluation of the PBRF
- proposes an indicative timeline for any redesign of the PBRF before the implementation of the 2012 Quality Evaluation
- identifies issues regarding the 2006 PBRF Quality Evaluation that have come to the attention of the TEC
- invites feedback from the tertiary education sector on the proposed timeline and the issues identified, and
- invites feedback from the sector on any other matters that should be considered as part of the redesign process
- has a summary of sector submissions to the Consultation paper
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30 May 2008 |
PBRF Sector Reference Group membership
The PBRF Sector Reference Group will provide advice on what changes, if any, should be made to the design, implementation, timing, nature, and conduct of the 2012 Quality Evaluation.
- Sector Reference Group Chair Professor John Hattie - Auckland University
- Professor Delwyn Clark, Associate Dean Research and Professor in Strategic Management, Waikato Management School, University of Waikato
- Professor Steve Weaver, Dean of Post-graduate Studies at University of Canterbury
- Susan Cauchi, Director Academic at Whitireia Community Polytechnic
- Professor Geoff White, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at University of Otago
- Professor Olaf Diegel, Director of the Creative Industries Research Institute at AUT University
- Professor Pare Keiha, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Maori Advancement and Tumuaki of Te Ara Poutama, and the Dean of the Faculty of Maori Development at AUT University
- Professor Marston Conder, Co-Director of NZ Institute of Mathematics and its Applications at University of Auckland
- Dr John Smart, Director Research Management at University of Auckland
- Professor Jane Harding, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at University of Auckland
- Professor Kay Morris Matthews, Research Professor at Eastern Institute of Technology
- Professor John Raine, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Auckland & International) at Massey University
- Jonathan Hughes, Senior Policy Advisor for the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee
- Dr Grant Duncan, Senior Lecturer, Social and Public Policy Programmes at Massey University (nominated by the Association of University Staff)
- Dr Robin Falconer, Independent
- Dr Cathy Coleborne, Associate Professor in History, University of Waikato
Nominations for Sector Reference Group membership were called for on 7 February 2008. And the membership was announced on 14 March 2008.
Terms of reference
The PBRF Sector Reference Group Terms of Reference (PDF, 74 Kb) cover:
- Background
- Role
- Aims and Principles of the PBRF
- Process
- Principles of Redesign
- Membership
- Location in Project Structure
- Reimbursement of Costs
- Confidentiality
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