THERE are many positives to the master plan released this week by La Trobe University.
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Not only is the organisation showing faith in our city by making a commitment to remaining a significant tertiary education provider, but its vision is to become part of the community and create a vibrant precinct seven days a week.
The university has consulted widely in relation to the master plan, working with staff, students, schools, business groups, local industry, state and local governments - and believes it has come up with a plan that will benefit the wider Bendigo community.
Like many organisations, La Trobe has been through significant change in recent times - but with the reappointment of Vice-Chancellor John Dewar, there's little doubt the aim is to steady the ship and plan for the future.
Professor Dewar's hope is to "see Bendigo realise its potential as a great university city" - a hope shared by many.
Professor Dewar's hope is to "see Bendigo realise its potential as a great university city" - a hope shared by many.
In the coming months and years, we look forward to watching the plan come to fruition, and hope government support will be forthcoming to assist with one of the organisation's major goals to build a regional medical school.
Nicole Ferrie, editor