Assessment practices in Maori performing arts programmes at Western Institute of Technology (WITT)

An internal investigation and an external Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) audit of two Maori performing arts programmes delivered by the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) were conducted during the period May-September 2014. These investigations found poor standards of administration and record keeping, ineffective management controls, and a lack of credibility of reported academic results. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) accompanied Deloitte on a follow-up visit to WITT on 9-10 September 2014. NZQA's primary focus at this visit was to gather evidence of WITT's assessment practices and evaluate the validity of qualifications awarded to graduates of the two programmes. Deloitte gathered detailed information regarding WITT's programme delivery, which has been considered in reaching the conclusions and recommendations in this report.

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