Download the 2010-2011 Annual Report - VTAC

VisionTo be recognised as aninnovative, high quality, flexible,responsive and service-orientedorganisation committed toMissionbest practice processesat all levels.VTAC’s mission is to provide high qualityadmission and selection services to Victoriantertiary institutions and to applicants seeking entryto their courses. In doing so, VTAC aims to promoteand encourage participation in tertiary education.VTAC supports institutional diversity, flexibility andautonomy in selection through the provision of acooperative and open selection system. The system issupported by range of services benchmarked againstAustralian and international best practice.VTAC supports applicants for tertiary coursesby providing them with accurate and relevantinformation about courses and access toefficient and equitable application andselection procedures.Director’s messageVTAC has had another busy year of growth innearly all areas of our operations. In 2010 weprocessed over 88,000 applications for tertiarycourses and issued around 74,000 offers forover 2000 courses. For the second year VTACprocessed applications for mid-year entry in 2011.VTAC has been a front runner in its onlineapplications and offer services and this year westrengthened our web presence with enhancedinformation services for institutions, applicants, andcareers counsellors.VTAC is recognised nationally for its informationprovision program with links to all Victoriansecondary schools, community groups andcounselling services. Last year participants fromover 500 schools attended 29 information sessionsheld throughout Victoria.VTAC’s success is based on the dedication ofit staff and their strong relationships with ourinstitutions and I would like to thank you all foryour continued effort and support.Elaine WennVTAC DirectorGuiding PrinciplesIn pursuit of its vision, VTAC is guided by a set ofprinciples that support and promote:• institutional diversity• institutional autonomy for selection• a tertiary selection framework based onfairness, transparency, explicitness and ease ofcomprehension for applicants• comprehensive information and applicationservices to assist applicants applyingfor courses and to receive offerswithout unnecessary delay.Annual Report 2010-2011 5