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By Gary Ianziti, published 10/5/2007What sort of university will QUT be without a Bachelor of Arts degree?
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"Seems perfectly logical to me. The Queensland Institute - oops, sorry - University of Technology should teach Technology!"
The direction QUT has taken suggests that Peter Coaldrake does not want to see QUT in operation as a university of technology, but in fact wants a Queensland based vocational institution. Sadly, this Institute is already in existence, and is known as TAFE Queensland. I know my argument isn't a new one, but I feel it is an important one to add.
In addition to reiterating an old argument, I'd like to add to it by reflecting on the effect the removal of 'traditional' humanities will have on the "Smart State". Queensland is already viewed as an undesirable location for individuals interested in a culturally and intellectually stimulating place to settle. Add to this lack of desirability the reluctance of educated people to remain in Queensland. It may appear that I am jumping to conclusions, without considering how this process would unfold; in reality. However, if you consider that the end result of the current proposed reforms is to destroy the independent research capabilities of Queensland tertiary institutions altogether, then my conclusion becomes probable, and not the slightest bit overblown.