Committee on University Education Pathways Beyond 2015
So what next when MOE reaches its target of 30% university cohort participation rate in 2015?
The Committee on University Education Pathways beyond 2015, chaired by Minister of State (for Defence and Education) Mr Lawrence Wong, will comprise 15 members from the public, private and people spheres. The Committee was announced by Minister for Education Heng Swee Keat on 16 August 2011, and the first meeting was held recently.
The Committee will examine how the university sector can better provide opportunities for Singaporeans to obtain a university education. The Committee will study feasible models and strategies, international trends, and Singapore’s own unique context.
In the course of their work, the Committee will consult stakeholders, and also welcomes feedback and comments from the public.
Scope of Review
In formulating its recommendations, the Committee will consult and engage extensively with different stakeholders, including education providers from the IHLs and junior colleges, employers and industry representatives, alumni from local universities and polytechnics, and prospective undergraduates. In its engagement, the Committee will make use of a variety of platforms, including focus group discussions and online consultations. The Committee aims to finalise and submit its recommendations to the Government by end-2012.
Committee Members
The Committee will include members from a wide cross-section of individuals from the public, private and youth sectors. This diverse representation will allow the Committee to consider issues from all relevant angles.
The list of Committee members are:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Chairman | |
| Mr Lawrence Wong | Minister of State (Defence &Education) |
| Members | |
| Mr Jonathan Auerbach | Managing Partner McKinsey & Company, Southeast Asia |
| Dr Beh Swan Gin | Managing Director Economic Development Board |
| Prof Cheong Hee Kiat | President SIM University |
| Mr Chia Mia Chiang | Principal Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
| Mr Kelly Choo | Co-Founder and Business Development Director Brandtology |
| Mr Mohamed Faizal Mohamed Abdul Kadir | Deputy Senior State Counsel/DPP Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Ms Aliza Knox | Managing Director, Online Sales Google, Asia Pacific |
| Mr Lee Kok Choy | Managing Director Micron Semiconductor Asia Pte Ltd |
| Mr Loh Khum Yean | Permanent Secretary Ministry of Manpower |
| Ms Low Yen Ling | Chief Executive Officer Business China |
| Mr Kenneth Neo | Managing Director Advanced Tech Automation Pte Ltd |
| Mrs Tan Ching Yee | Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education |
| Prof Tan Eng Chye | Provost National University of Singapore |
| Mrs Tan-Kek Lee Yong | Principal Pioneer Junior College |
Committee on University Education Pathways Beyond 2015 Townhall
We would like to thank all those who attended our Townhall at Ngee Ann Polytechnic on 22 March.
As the Committee was not able to address all the queries posed by the audience via SMS at the session due to time constraint, we would like to provide a response to the remaining questions and comments.
View the slides from the CUEP Townhall (5.7mb .pdf)
View the response to feedback from Townhall
Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister of State, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education, outlined the preliminary CUEP recommendations at the FY2012 Committee of Supply Debate. Read the extract of MOS Lawrence Wong's speech at COS.
Relevant Papers
The following papers will give you more information about university education in Singapore and the committee welcomes your feedback on these papers.