The establishment of La Trobe University and Wodonga TAFE in the Albury-Wodonga region has played a significant role in fostering regional development and providing opportunities for education, employment, and economic growth.
La Trobe University in Albury-Wodonga
- Establishment: The Albury-Wodonga campus of La Trobe University was established in 1991 following the integration with the Wodonga Institute of Tertiary Education (WITE)[2][3][4].
- Facilities and Growth:
- Initially shared facilities with Wodonga TAFE, including the library, which is still shared today[2][3].
- Over the years, the campus expanded with new buildings such as the Michael J Osborne Building (1995), Health Sciences Building (2000), David Mann Library (2002), and Nancy F Millis Building (2005)[2].
- Impact:
- The campus has graduated over 7,000 students in various disciplines, including health, education, and social sciences, many of whom contribute to regional Victoria’s workforce[4].
- It is a hub for research in areas critical to rural and regional communities, such as freshwater ecosystems and health sciences[4].
Wodonga TAFE
- Role: Wodonga TAFE complements La Trobe University by offering vocational education and training that aligns with regional workforce needs.
- Collaboration: The shared resources between Wodonga TAFE and La Trobe University have enhanced educational accessibility in the region[2][4].
Regional Development
- Economic Impact: The presence of these institutions has attracted students, staff, and researchers to the region, boosting local businesses and services.
- Community Access: By providing higher education locally, barriers for regional students to attend university have been reduced significantly[4].
The establishment of La Trobe University and Wodonga TAFE has been instrumental in ensuring Albury-Wodonga thrives as an educational and economic hub.
拉筹伯大学和沃东加TAFE在阿尔伯里-沃东加地区的建立，在促进区域发展以及提供教育、就业和经济增长机会方面发挥了重要作用。
拉筹伯大学在阿尔伯里-沃东加
- 建立：拉筹伯大学的阿尔伯里-沃东加校区于1991年通过与沃东加高等教育学院（WITE）的合并而成立[2][3][4]。
- 设施与发展：
- 起初与沃东加TAFE共享设施，包括图书馆，至今仍在共享[2][3]。
- 校区逐步扩展，新建筑包括Michael J Osborne大楼（1995年）、健康科学大楼（2000年）、David Mann图书馆（2002年）和Nancy F Millis大楼（2005年）[2]。
- 影响：
- 校区已培养了超过7,000名学生，涵盖健康、教育和社会科学等多个领域，许多毕业生为维州区域劳动力做出了贡献[4]。
- 成为农村和区域社区关键领域研究的中心，如淡水生态系统和健康科学[4]。
沃东加TAFE
- 角色：沃东加TAFE通过提供符合区域劳动力需求的职业教育和培训，补充了拉筹伯大学的作用。
- 合作：沃东加TAFE与拉筹伯大学共享资源，提高了该地区的教育可及性[2][4]。
区域发展
- 经济影响：这些机构的存在吸引了学生、教职员工和研究人员到该地区，促进了当地企业和服务业的发展。
- 社区可及性：通过在本地提供高等教育，大大降低了区域学生上大学的障碍[4]。
拉筹伯大学和沃东加TAFE的建立对于确保阿尔伯里-沃东加作为一个教育和经济中心的繁荣发展起到了关键作用。
Citations:
[1] https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ltua2009239/preamble.html
[2] https://www.latrobe.edu.au/albury-wodonga/about
[3] https://www.canamgroup.com/universities/australia/la-trobe-university-albury-wodonga-campus
[4] https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2022/release/albury-wodonga-campus-marks-30-years
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Trobe_University
[6] https://www.latrobe.edu.au/about/at-a-glance/history
[7] https://pavehq.com/school/la-trobe-university