Mr Russell outlined a wish to build on the curriculum for excellence, the importance of higher level apprenticeships and the need to develop a stronger legislative base for access.
The minister defended his position, stating the importance of the links between further and higher education and the business sector.
For example, when you hear news about the election, think about the importance of saving more to make up for the higher taxes and lower benefits down the road, regardless of who wins this November.
And while the report does stress the importance of teacher education, I think a stronger point is made for higher initial salaries for teachers entering the field.
They both agreed on the importance of higher education and the necessity for more investment in this area.
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During the chat, he addressed a wide variety of topics, including the role Income Based Repayment (IBR) plans can play in helping former students manage their debt, the importance of higher education, from four-year universities to community colleges and technical and vocational training, and the vital role of public education.
He also highlighted the importance of organizing higher education systems for economic growth.
In this rare, silk allegorical embroidery, Wisdom watches over four students viewing a large unframed map and points to a classical temple, signifying the importance of maps in higher learning.
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Irina Bokova underlined the importance of a comprehensive approach, from early childhood to higher education, as well as the need for reliable statistical data for effective planning and a broad vision of the development of the entire education sector.
The importance of this national survey has been emphasised in previous years by the Higher Education Minister, Bill Rammell - who called it a "powerful tool for student empowerment and institutional improvement".
Prof Les Ebdon, director of the Office for Fair Access to Higher Education (Offa), said the body's new guidance to universities would emphasise the importance of "sustained, targeted outreach".
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