1994

1994

EIT HB’s first Bachelor of Business Studies graduates with Sir Selwyn Cushing, EITs first Honorary degree recipient.

Student Information Centre introduced.

Te Ara o Tawhaki opened 29 October.

1994

Te Ara o Tāwhaki official opening 29 October, 1994
23% students Māori; 55% female and 436 from outside region. 1812 EFTS.
Five faculties established: science and applied science; business studies, Te Wananga Māori; health studies and arts and social sciences.
Degree offerings increased to six.

1993

1993

Twist Library opens and named after Tim Twist, long-serving Council Chair.
EIT Diploma of Nursing students able to complete 4^th year for a Nursing degree awarded in conjunction with Massey University.
80 Full time courses; 1600 EFTS.
Massey University based at EIT with academic collaboration...

1992

1992

Overseas students increase to over 200.
First year degree courses offered in bachelor of science and bachelor of science technology through the University of Waikato.
New courses offered in tourism, agriculture, horticulture, environmental studies, recreation and sport, farm skills and a...

1991

1991

The completion of the John Rose Building (Business).

Collaborations initiated with Massey, Waikato and Lincoln universities offering first year papers in business studies, science, technology, social sciences, social work and resource studies.

1991

Bruce Martin appointed CEO (1991-2004).

In addition to vocational programmes 125 students attended foundation courses in Engineering, Hairdressing, Carpentry, Automotive Engineering and Forestry and 213 directed apprentices attended block courses of 2-3 weeks.

1989

1989

Māori Studies (Te Manga Māori) becomes an academic unit in its own right.

Purpose built Hastings learning centre opens.

1988

1988

Viticulture and wine-making programme established; pre-entry course for mechanical engineers; a Māori journalism (Te Toa Takitini) class (Radio Kahungungu on campus); a tourism course introduced.

During the 1980s community courses shortened and job training and related courses...

1987

1987

Two new Schools of Studies- Office Skills and Systems and Automotive and Engineering.

Polytechnic Administration of the annual Summer School (Dance; Music, Ballet etc.) is phased out.

1986

1986

John Rose appointed Director (1986-1991).
The Community College change of name to the Hawke’s Bay Polytechnic.
All new staff and Council members undertake an induction programme.

Introduction of two year Certificate in Craft Design Course with the first intake of 14 full-time students. New John...

1985

1985

The Māori Advisory Committee established to provide a link between the college and the Māori community, offering advice to Council on matters Māori and providing a support group for Māori students and staff.

14 new vocational courses established across Horticulture; Hospitality; Welding; Word...

1984

1984

Susan Jacobs appointed Associate HOD Nursing. Appointed Dean in 1997.
5,474 total enrolments

Six schools of studies established to replace four departments. New schools and (HODs) are Vocational (Greg Gear); Community (John Wise); Nursing (Win Cooper); Business (Mark Chapman); Secretarial (Sally...

1983

1983

Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings Community College satellite centres established.

Government pressure to prioritise education and training courses over community based courses.

Mana Cracknell appointed Māori liaison tutor.

Computers, electric typewriters – technology introduced.

1981

1981

Comprehensive Nursing education is transferred from the regional Hospital Boards to the College with 20 full-time staff appointed; 64 first year nurses- Win Cooper appointed as Head of Department (HOD).

1979

1979

Ōtātara Trust invited to operate a children’s centre on campus.

Russell Pettigrew from Pettigrew Holdings provides first instalment of $4,000 to fund a three year recreational development programme to assist with the level of coaching and development of sport and physical fitness.

1978

1978

344 vocational (incl. Trades, Business & Commerce; NZ Certificate; Farming; Food Handling and Retailing) and community courses (incl. Whare Wananga, Adult New Readers; Voluntary Community Workers; Summer School; Community Development Support; Neighbourhood Playgroups and parent education;...

1978

The Hetley Building opens and is named after Margaret and Arnaud Hetley who donated the site for the Hawke’s Bay campus.
Community Courses also included creative writing, music including the Hawke’s Bay Regional Orchestra and a wide range of arts courses on campus. Many courses were run off...

1977

1977

Hawke’s Bay University Trust signed over to the College 10 acres of land on the southern College boundary as well as investments.

1976

1976

The Ōtātara Trust initiatives also included the development of “The Stables” at Ōtātara that became The Ōtātara Art Centre. ‘The Stables’ were developed as a project of community engagement, using various work schemes training youth, or unemployed and people enrolled in arts. ...

1976

Formation of the Ōtātara Trust to promote and encourage education, entrepreneurial and alternative pathways. The Trust initiatives include the establishment and administration of a campus children’s centre, the Ōtātara Bookshop and student scholarships. Funds derived from leasing...

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