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The '''University of Tokapa''' (abbreviated UT, ''Whare Wananga o te Tokapa'' in Oan) is a public residential research university in [[Tokapa]], [[the Oan Isles]]. It was founded in the late 19th century by Emperor Rangatike to help the Oan Isles improve technologically, making it the oldest Western-style university in the Oan Isles. However, it traces its history to communities of scholars from Tokapa who have conducted research and teaching for hundreds of years. It is among the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in [[Aurora]] and the most prestigious in the country. ▼
| name = University of Tokapa
| native_name = Whare Wananga o te Tokapa
| abbreviation = UT
| nickname = Tokkies
| motto = The light of knowledge shines the way (''Ko te maarama o te maarama e whiti te huarahi'')
| predecessor = Scholarly communities of Tokapa
| formation = 18 March 1891
| founder = Emperor [[Rangitake]]
| type = Public residential research university
| status = Non-profit organization
| purpose = Education
| location = [[Tokapa]], Tokamotu, The Oan Isles
| language = [[Wikipedia:English|Staynish]] and [[Wikipedia:Maori|Oan]]
| leader_title = President
| leader_name = Prof
| affiliations = Auroran University Network
| budget = 7.750 billion KRB
| revenue = 9.250 billion KRB
| expenses = 8.150 billion KRB
| endowment = 22.525 billion KRB
| staff = 3,000
| students = 17,000
| website = www.ut.ac.oan
}}
▲The '''University of Tokapa''' (abbreviated UT, ''Whare Wananga o te Tokapa'' in Oan) is a public residential research university in [[Tokapa]], [[the Oan Isles]]. It was founded in the late 19th century by Emperor Rangatike to help the Oan Isles improve technologically, making it the oldest Western-style university in the Oan Isles. However, it traces its history to communities of scholars from Tokapa who have conducted research and teaching for hundreds of years. It is among the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in [[Aurora]] and the most prestigious in the country. Spanning 3 campuses and housing millions of volumes, former heads of state, heads of government and Cabinet ministers have attended or worked at UT.
== History ==
The [[Morsto-Oan War]] displayed the technological and organizational weaknesses of the [[military of the Oan Isles]]. The country was defeated in that war, losing territory, population, economic potential, cultural heritage and national pride. To restore the nation and enable it to stand up for itself in a world increasingly dominated by great powers, [[Emperor of Polynesia]] Rangatike ordered the establishment of a modern university
The University’s initial focus was to prepare the Oan Isles for future wars with large Auroran powers. It started classes in biology, medicine, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, politics, history, economics, international relations, law and Staynish. This included appointing foreigners such as Prof Edward Smith, a [[Staynes|Staynish]] physicist and mathematician as its first President. Prof Smith significantly expanded the university and shaped its structure and purpose. Nevertheless, his progressive ideals were often at odds with the government, which despised the independence he championed for the university.
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=== Governance ===
The University is constituted in terms of the ''Statute of the University of Tokapa'' issued in terms of the ''Tertiary Education Law''. The university is a public non-profit organization whose highest authority is the Governing Council. The Governing Council consists of representatives of students, faculty, staff, the community and state and is accountable to Minister of Education and in turn the government for the work of the university. Nevertheless, the university has the independence to conduct its work without the interference of the state. The Governing Council in turn appoints the President, currently Prof who is the executive head of the university. The President controls and directs the daily running of the university and proposes policies for adoption by the Governing Council.
The Student Council is the head of the Students Union. It represents their interests and it must be consulted by the President and the Governing Council before matters which will affect the student body are adopted. Using funds levied from student membership fees, the Student Council administers programs to provide for the welfare of the student body. Former students comprise the Alumni Association which, despite not having formal powers, helps to cement the university’s relationship with former students and which has symbolic powers to pass non-binding recommendations for the university
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==Academics==
===Reputation===
The University of Tokapa is consistently ranked as the best university in the Oan Isles by publications such as the ''[[Oan News]] National University Rankings''. Among [[Aurora]]n nations especially member states of the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]] it is considered a highly prestigious institute of higher learning.
===Student life===▼
=== Research ===
The university generates 2.675 billion KRB in research income annually. This includes public and private consultancy, royalties from patents and publications, and sale of intellectual property. The UT Tech Corporation is responsible for translating scientific discoveries and technological innovations into profitable products and companies. It has assisted students, staff and worked with private and public businesses to establish companies, some of which are the largest in the country such as consumer appliance manufacturer, [[Metatron Corporation]].
=== Repositories ===
Schools and residence halls administer their own libraries. Interdisciplinary and general purpose libraries are administered by the central administration. The total collection of books and other written documents held within its archive is around 7 million volumes, the largest of which is the Emperor Rangitake Library. The Emperor Rangitake Library is a national deposit library meaning that all books published in the Oan Isle must have at least 2 copies deposited at the library.
The UT Press is the largest and oldest university press in the country, publishing about 300 books and 90 academic journals every year. The UT Open Online Respository provides digital not-for-sale access to academic and commercial writing undertaken under the auspices of the university such as dissertations, white papers, reports, manuscripts and so on. The University has many museums which house historical artefacts such as the National Museum of Engineering History which holds over 500,000 artefacts, of which only 10% are displayed at any one time.
Membership in the Students Union is compulsory and a fee is levied which helps the university administer all extracurricular activities excluding competitive sports. This includes the UT Choir, UT Debate Union, UT Student Newspaper etc. There are also many societies and clubs to choose from such as the [[Thaerism|Thaerist]] Society of St Matilda, [[Mauism|Mauist]] Society of Maui, Investment Society (known as the Investsoc), the UNAC Youth Assembly Student Chapter, Model [[International Forum]] Student Chapter among many others.
All full-time students are housed in residential halls. Each Residential Halls is administered by a Warden and provides accommodation, catering, tutoring and welfare for its students. Residential halls administer their internal affairs including student discipline and infrastructure development with minimal interference from the university management. The university provides a bus system which transports students and staff within and between campuses in Tokapa. There are gymnasia, cinemas and gaming facilities and other entertainment on campus for students. Numerous festivals are celebrated such as the Annunciation of Maui which is celebrated with parade floats and parties.
== Notable people ==
* Queen of [[Kuthernburg]], [[Naomi Truden II]]
* Emperor of Polynesia, [[Oahoanu]]
* Prime Minister of the Oan Isles and former Governor of the Konoa Semi-autonomous Region, [[Maui Uye-Ahua]]
* Minister of Defence and former Chief of Defence Staff of the Oan Isles, General [[Oahuoa Uye]]
* Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oan Isles, [[Arana Marama]]
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