Setting up of Post Secondary Educational Institute in Mauritius

Mr. D.Painuly and Mr. S.Khatri, representatives from the Indian Business School met with the Hon. Dr R. Jeetah Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, to discuss for the setting up of Post Secondary Educational Institute in Mauritius. The Indian Business School was established in 1985 in India and it offers high-quality programs in different areas of management to a cross-section of students, executives and professionals across India.

‘Meeting staff of the University of Mauritius’ at Octave Wiehe Auditorium Réduit

‘Workshop on On-Line Library ‘

I proceeded to the opening of the ‘Workshop on On-Line Library ‘organised by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) at Four Points, Sheraton, Ebene. With a view to democratize access to knowledge, the Tertiary Education Commission has recently subscribed to two e-journal databases namely, Emerald and EBSCO as part of its ‘Central On-line library’ project. On that occasion were present , Mr.E.Broug Vice President Operations – Asia East & Africa, Emerald Group of Publishing Limited, Mrs. C.Mills Regional Sales Manager EBSCO Publishing and other eminent personalities.

‘ Press Conference ‘ at Four points, Sheraton, Ebene

            On 14th of June 2010, I held a press conference at Four points, Sheraton, Ebene. In order to increase access to Tertiary Education the following measures were announced:

 • Introduction of Foundation Programme for Students with one ‘A’ Level only

At present some 1,500 students come out of the HSC exams with only one ‘A’ Level every year. It is estimated that some 10,000 students have not proceeded to tertiary education because they have only one ‘A’ Level. In line with practices overseas, it is proposed that tertiary education institutions offer a one-year foundation programme to enable such students to access tertiary education.

• Recognition of Prior Learning

Government has also established a policy for recognition of Prior Learning for the tertiary education sector. Students who have passed the School Certificate and with at least 3 years of relevant working experience may now have access to tertiary education.

• Admission of Mature Students

In line with practices in other countries the Government has also approved a policy for admission of mature students in the tertiary education institutions. Henceforth any person aged 25 and above and who has passed for School Certificate may have access to tertiary education.

• Application of the 24/7 Concept to Tertiary Education

The 24/7 concept will be applied gradually to the tertiary education sector. In the first instance the University of Mauritius will extend its opening hours up to 22.00 hrs on week days and on Sundays up to 15.00 hrs. This will enable more students to access tertiary education and existing students to avail themselves of the facilities at the University of Mauritius during the extended hours hence making optimum use of resources.

' Courtesy Visit '

I met with His Exellency .Enrique Antonio Prieto López, Ambassador designate of the Republic of Cuba.