CHARLES Sturt University (CSU) may not be ranked globally, but Vice Chancellor Professor Andrew Vann believes it will continue to be “a university of choice” for many students.
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Last week a handful of Australian universities were named among the world’s elite educational facilities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The University of Melbourne was the highest ranked of the Australian institutions at number 33 on the list.
Others that earned a mention include the Australian National University, University of Sydney and the University of Western Australia.
CSU did not appear on the list.
The universities on the list undergo intense scrutiny for their teaching, research, citations, industry incomes and international outlook.
Professor Vann does not think this method of ranking universities reflects the quality of their graduates.
“Charles Sturt University’s primary mission is to serve our regional communities, their workforce and their applied research needs,” he said.
“The University does not believe The Times Higher Education World University Rankings provide any meaningful insight into this mission.”
According to Professor Vann, the rankings are irrelevant to CSU.
He said CSU’s focus is on producing industry-ready graduates who are able to meet the needs of prospective employers.
More than 60 per cent of their undergraduate courses provide students with access to work-based experience and placements, while 70 per cent of their courses target skill shortage areas.
Current statistics from My University show 84.3 per cent of CSU graduates are in full-time employment.
“Our students get jobs, our communities thrive, and the university develops as a resource to be drawn on by the people and industries connected to it,” Professor Vann said.
He believes this alone will continue to draw in new students.
Professor Vann urges anyone looking for a tertiary education to “come and live it” at CSU.
