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ISBN: 9780473655013
Title: Shaping Massey
Author: WATSON IAN
Shaping Massey charts the development of Massey University from its beginnings as Massey Agricultural College until the early 2000s. It has three principal areas of focus. First, the leadership styles of its Principals and Vice-Chancellors: Sir Geoffrey Peren (1929-1958) and William Riddet; Sir Alan Stewart (1959-83); Sir Neil Waters (1983-1995) and Dr. James McWha (1996-2002). Second, it explores how Massey and related organisations, notably the DSIR, the Department of Agriculture and the University of New Zealand were in turn shaped by the evolving social and political context within which they operated. Finally, it highlights some key individuals who made significant contributions to its scholarly reputation and in so doing developed its ethos of being of service to New Zealand and New Zealanders.
Author Ian Watson writes from an insider’s perspective. He joined the academic staff of Massey University in 1970, when it was just six years old and remained there until his retirement in 2003. In that time he became involved in a number of its activities which included being a staff member in the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biophysics, a member of the Massey University Council, the inaugural Assistant Vice-Chancellor Research, and the Foundation Principal of the Albany Campus. This gave him the opportunities to witness the growth and development of the university on a number of fronts, which , upon retirement, he resolved to commit to paper. Shaping Massey is the result.
Format: Trade Paper
Publication date: 23/11/2022
Available stock: 3
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