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General Rules and Regulations
GENERAL PROSPECTUS
2011
Walter Sisulu University
www.wsu.ac.za
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GENERAL PROSPECTUS2011
ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO BE ADDRESSED TO:
The RegistrarWalter Sisulu University Nelson Mandela DrivePrivate Bag X1MTHATHA5099
Telephone numbers: +27 (0) 47 502 2111TELEX NO: 734TTEmail: [email protected] address: www.wsu.ac.zaTelegraphic address: WSUTelefax: +27 (0) 47 532 6820
BUTTERWORTH CAMPUSPrivate Bag X3182BUTTERWORTH4960Telephone: +27 (0) 47 401 6000Fax: +27 (0) 47 401 6267www.wsu.ac.za
BUFFALO CITY CAMPUSPO Box 1421Old Berlin RoadFort JacksonEAST LONDON5200Telephone: +27 (0) 43 708 5202Fax: +27 (0) 43 708 5335www.wsu.ac.za
QUEENSTOWN CAMPUSFormer Masibulele College WHITTLESEA5360Telephone: +27 (0) 40 842 6800Fax: +27 (0) 40 842 6896 / 6889www.wsu.ac.za
56 Grey StreetQUEENSTOWN 5320Telephone: +27 (0) 45 838 2998www.wsu.ac.za
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USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS
Vice-Chancellor and Principal: Professor MM Balintulo +27 (0) 47 502 2200/2213
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic Affairs and Research: Professor CL Obi +27 (0) 47 502 2264
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Planning, Quality Assurance and Development:Professor GCV Buijs +27 (0) 47 502 2778/502 2859
Registrar:Professor N Tau-Mzamane +27 (0) 47 502 2217/2715
Chief Financial Officer:Mr EN Dube +27 (0) 47 502 2285
Chief Operations Officer:(Acting) Mr S Mnyaiza +27 (0) 47 401 6212
Executive Director: Human Resources:Ms M Mokuele +27 (0) 47 502 2730
Executive Director: Student Affairs:(Acting) Mr CS Novukela +27 (0) 43 708 5217
Executive Deans of Faculties:
Science, Engineering and Technology:Professor SP Songca +27 (0) 47 502 2407/2409
Business, Management Sciences and Law:Dr LM Mbabane +27 (0) 47 502 2560
Health Sciences:Professor K Mfenyana +27 (0) 47 502 2233/2483
Education: Professor SVS Ngubentombi +27 (0) 47 501 1415/1414
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CONTENTS
SECTION ONE Introduction to Walter Sisulu University ...........................................................................6About Walter Sisulu, the Man .........................................................................................7Introducing the Chancellor ..............................................................................................8Message from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal ...............................................................9Vision, Mission and Values ............................................................................................10
SECTION TWO Office Bearers ..............................................................................................................11Council ........................................................................................................................11Executive Deans ..........................................................................................................13Directors ......................................................................................................................14Campus Directors .........................................................................................................15Honorary Graduates .....................................................................................................16University Committees: Sub-Committees of Council ........................................................17Management Committees .............................................................................................17
SECTION THREE 2011 Academic Term Calendar .....................................................................................18
SECTION FOUR General Admission and Registration Rules and Regulations ..............................................50General Academic and Registration Rules and Regulations for Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates .................................................................................................55 General Rules and Regulations for Honours Degrees .......................................................58General Regulations for the Degree of Masters ...............................................................59General Examination Rules and Regulations for Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates .......... 61General Rules and Regulations for Post Graduate Programmes ........................................ 65General Regulations for the Honours Degree ..................................................................65General Regulations for the Masters Degree ...................................................................66General Regulations for the Doctoral Degree ..................................................................68
SECTION FIVE Academic Dress and Regalia ..........................................................................................71
SECTION SIXGeneral information on Library Services .........................................................................72
SECTION SEVENInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) Services ............................................75
SECTION EIGHTWork-Integrated Learning (WIL) ....................................................................................76
SECTION NINE Centre for Learning and Teaching Development ..............................................................77
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SECTION TENDirectorate of Postgraduate Studies ..............................................................................79
SECTION ELEVENCentre for HIV and AIDS ...............................................................................................80
SECTION TWELVEEnterprise Development Centre (EDC) ...........................................................................82
SECTION THIRTEENStudent Affairs .............................................................................................................83General Rules for Students ............................................................................................83Student Discipline ........................................................................................................85Student Residence Rules ..............................................................................................88Contagious Diseases ...................................................................................................91Constitution of SRC ......................................................................................................92
SECTION FOURTEENCorporate Identity and Communication .........................................................................94Media Relations ...........................................................................................................94University Publications ..................................................................................................95Invitations and Event Programmes ................................................................................95Notice boards and Advertisements ................................................................................95
SECTION FIFTEENWSU Foundation .........................................................................................................96
SECTION SIXTEENConvocation ................................................................................................................97
SECTION SEVENTEENCampus Protection and Access Control ..........................................................................98Use of University Transport ..........................................................................................98Usage of Liquor/Alcohol, Tobacco, Narcotics and Drugs ..................................................99Disability ....................................................................................................................99
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SECTION ONE
Introduction to Walter Sisulu University Walter Sisulu University (WSU) was established on 1 July, 2005 through the merger of the former Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon and the University of Transkei. WSU is a five-year old comprehensive university established in terms of the Higher Education Act no 101 of 1997, as amended.
The transformation of higher education throughout South Africa began in 2002 and was completed in 2005. The previous 36 South African universities and technikons were reduced to 23 through mergers and incorporations.
The term “technikon” is no longer used by any higher education institution in South Africa. Only the following three types of institutions exist: • Traditional universities; • Comprehensive universities that offer both “technikon-type” and University programmes
and • Universities of Technology, previously technikons.
As a unique comprehensive university WSU offers students a wealth of academic choices together with articulation and mobility across the qualifications spectrum ranging from certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate studies.
Strategically located within the Eastern Cape Province, WSU covers over 1,000 square kilometers across the urban and rural areas of the region. This provides the University with the platform to engage with the drivers of development so that an appropriate programme and research mix can be formulated to meet the needs of the region, the province and the country.
WSU focuses on quality academic, technological and career orientated programmes, providing relevant skills for development in both rural and urban areas and places special emphasis on the development of entrepreneurship. The Head Office of WSU is situated in Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha. The four campuses with multiple delivery sites are spread across Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Queenstown.
Delivery Sites at these campuses are as follows: Mthatha: Nelson Mandela Drive; Zamukulungisa Heights Butterworth: Ibika SiteBuffalo City: Cambridge Street; Buffalo City Stadium; Heritage Building (Cambridge Street); College Street; Chiselhurst; Potsdam Queenstown: Whittlesea; Grey Street
WSU has a student population of approximately 24,000 and a staff component of approximately 2,000.
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ABOUT WALTER SISULU 1912 – 2003
Walter Sisulu University was named to honour the late Walter Sisulu, a much-admired leader of the struggle for democracy in South Africa.
Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu was born in the village of Quthubeni at Engcobo in the Transkei region of the Eastern Cape on 18 May 1912 – coincidentally the same year as the ANC was founded.
Sisulu joined the ANC in 1940 and it was through him that both Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo were brought into the organization. In 1944 he formed the ANC Youth League, with them, whose radical approach fundamentally transformed the ANC and the struggle against colonialism and apartheid. In 1949 he was elected Secretary General of the ANC.
In 1944 Sisulu married Albertina Nontsikelelo Mnyila and the marriage produced five children. In the 1950s he was one of the leading figures in the
Defiance Campaign. Between 1956 and 1961 Sisulu was constantly in court defending himself against a string of treason charges. Sisulu was one of the founders of Umkhonto Wesizwe, the ANC armed wing after major liberation organizations such as the PAC and the ANC were banned in 1960. Sisulu together with Mandela and other senior leaders of the ANC were caught and tried in the Rivonia Treason Trial. In 1964 they were sentenced to life imprisonment, most of which was spent on Robben Island.
Sisulu was released on 15th October 1989, after almost three decades in jail. He then served the ANC as its Deputy President. Sadly, Sisulu passed away on 5 May 2003 just before his 91st birthday.
Sisulu commanded respect from friends and foes because of the dignified manner with which he handled himself as well as the values he embraced. He remains a towering giant of South Africa and humanity’s struggle for justice. His humility, ability to identify and promote leaders as well as his selflessness are some of his distinctive traits.
His family values and relationship with his comrade and wife can be described as a love relationship of the 21st century. Sisulu proved to be as faithful to the struggle as he was to his family.
It is an honour for WSU to be carrying the name of such a towering figure in human history. He is an embodiment of the values of selflessness, courage, humility, Ubuntu and compassion to which this University would like to aspire.
Three of his core values are used on WSU’s academic crest: • Excellence• Wisdom • IntegrityIn 2007, WSU awarded a posthumous honorary doctorate to the late Walter Sisulu; his wife Albertina also received an honorary doctorate from the former University of Transkei in 1992.
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INTRODUCING THE CHANCELLOR
Dr Brigalia Ntombemhlope Bam was born in Tsolo. After completing her schooling at Shawbury Methodist Institute, she obtained an MA in Communication (Chicago) and was awarded honorary doctorates from Unitra, Fort Hare, Durban-Westville and Toronto Universities.
Dr Bam has had a distinguished career as a leader in many fields. She is presently Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC); Secretary-General of the South African Council of Churches (SACC); Secretary and coordinator of the Women Workers Programme (Africa region) for the International Food and Allied Workers Association; Trustee of the South African Women in Dialogue (SAWID); Founder and President of the Women in Development Foundation (WDF); Director of the Programmes of the World Council of Churches (WCC); and Member of the Panel of the Wise of the African Union.
Among the many prestigious awards she has received are the Grand Counsellor of the Baobab; the Order of Cyrene and the Women Achievers’ Prestige Award. Dr Bam has served on the Council of Unisa and was formerly Chancellor of NMMU.
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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL
It gives me great pleasure to welcome staff and students to Walter Sisulu University in 2011.
Last year Walter Sisulu University celebrated her fifth anniversary and this milestone created the ideal opportunity to assess our progress as a developmental, comprehensive university and to chart the way forward in the challenging times in which we live.
Our country was positively profiled in the 2010 Fifa World Cup and we anticipate that this will open many doors of opportunity in diverse spheres for all of us in South Africa. Brand South Africa did our nation proud and we should build upon the goodwill that has been generated on a global level. So whilst our challenges remain, there is a new spirit of hope and pride in what South Africans can achieve.
The WSU brand is also now well established and strongly represented in both the rural and urban areas of the Eastern Cape and throughout the country. WSU holds a powerful mandate and a daunting responsibility as the largest university in the Province, to play a major role in the development of the Province’s greatest asset, its people. The emphasis of our national government has shifted towards a stronger focus on rural development and WSU is strategically and strongly positioned to play a positive role in carrying out this mandate.
WSU is about people. It is about students, staff and the diverse communities it serves. Each of you who will be representing and carrying the WSU brand through 2011 takes responsibility to deliver on our mandate and to build positive public perception. It is the thoughts and actions of individuals which when compounded, build the character of a brand. Public opinion plays a powerful role in the brand value of WSU. It is important that we all strive to resolve our internal issues internally and that the public profile of our university showcases the great and the good that is happening throughout our university.
This year in April, the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) will conduct an Institutional Audit which will examine our University’s fitness for purpose. This will be an excellent benchmarking opportunity for self-evaluation and introspection against national standards and will mark an important milestone in WSU’s post-merger status. We have much to be proud of as Walter Sisulu University and as we enter our 6th year, let us move forward in confidence and continue to build an institution which can proudly take its place in the South African Higher Education sector.
I wish you all a successful year ahead and trust that together we shall reach great heights.
___________________Professor MM BalintuloVice-Chancellor and Principal
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WSU VISION
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) will be a leading African comprehensive university focusing on innovative educational, research and community partnership programmes that are responsive to local, regional, national development priorities, and cognisant of continental and international imperatives.
WSU MISSION STATEMENT
In pursuit of its vision as a developmental university, WSU will:• Provide an educationally vibrant and enabling environment that is conducive to the
advancement of quality academic, moral, cultural and technological learner-centred education for holistic intellectual empowerment, growth and effective use of information;
• Provide and maintain the highest possible standards in innovative learning and teaching, applied, basic and community-based research and community partnerships in cooperation with development agencies, the public and private sectors;
• Provide affordable, appropriate, career-focused and professional programmes that address rural development and urban renewal with primary emphasis on science, technology and development studies;
• Create a new generation of highly-skilled graduates capable of understanding and addressing complex societal challenges, with critical scholarly and entrepreneurial attributes grounded on morally sound work ethics and responsible leadership.
VALUES OF WSU
In pursuit of its Mission, WSU commits itself to the following values which are an affirmation of the eternal principles which will inform all dealings of the University:
• Academic Freedom: In line with our vision and mission as an accountable institution, we acknowledge our right to exercise academic freedom in a responsible way, in teaching and learning, in research and in community service.
• Quality: We commit to institution-wide quality management, value and reward excellence and uphold and protect the integrity of the University.
• Access and success: We provide equitable access to higher and continuing education at all stages of adult life to students who have a potential to succeed.
• Transformation: We are committed to addressing equity imperatives, diversity, and entrepreneurship and to democratic governance.
• People development: We are committed to the optimum development of the human resources potential and leadership capacity of all staff.
• Caring University: We commit to mutual respect, ubuntu, humility, good citizenship, student centredness and endorse and uphold all principles of Batho Pele1.
• Resource Consciousness: We commit to utilising the University’s resources prudently and responsibly at all times with a view to adding maximum value to the institution.
1 Batho Pele means People First: Batho Pele is a set of principles adopted by the public service as part of its commit-ment to quality service and customer care.
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SECTION TWO
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY OFFICE BEARERS
Chancellor Dr BN Bam MA in Communication (Chicago), LLD (honoris causa) (Unitra)
Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor MM Balintulo PhD (Warwick), BA Hons (Durham), BA Hons (UFH)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor : Academic Affairs & Research Professor CL Obi PhD, MSc (Lagos), BSc Hons (Univ of Port Harcourt)
Deputy Vice Chancellor: Planning, Quality Assurance & Development Professor GCV Buijs PhD (UCT), MA (Natal), BA Hons, BA (Natal)
Registrar Professor N Tau-Mzamane PhD, MSc (Wales-UK) BSc, PGD Education (UBLS)
ChiefOperationsOfficer(Acting) Mr SA MnyaizaLLB, B Juris (UFH), Adv. Dip Labour Law (Rau)
ChiefFinancialOfficerMr N DubeCA (Swaziland), Fellow Certified Chartered Accountant (UK)
Executive Director : Student Affairs (Acting) Mr CS Novukela M Com (Univ Durban Westville), B Com Hons (UFH) Executive Director: Human ResourcesMs M Mokuele MBA (Univ Pretoria), B Bus Admin, BAdmin (Univ of North) WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
Dr S Fikeni, ChairpersonPhD (Michigan State University), MA (Queens), BA Hons, BA (Unitra)
Mr D Nadison, Deputy ChairpersonMA (Industrial Social Work), BA (Social Work) (Wits)
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Dr P MatutuPhD (UCT), MSc (Rhodes), Hons BSc (Unitra)
Mr A MurrayM Soc Sci (UCT), B Soc Sci (Hons), B Soc Sci (Natal)
Adv MH SishubaB Juris, LLB (Unitra)
Mr CM ManxiwaB Proc (Unitra)
Ms N SkenjanaMBL, B Com (Hons), B Com (Unisa)
Mr N BagosiMBA (General Strategic Management) (MBS-RSA), BA Hon (Industrial Psychology), (UFS-RSA)
Mr T MvusiBA (Unisa), Dip in International Relations (University of New Delhi), ELP (Wharton School of Business), MAP (Wits Business School), PDP (UCT Graduate School of Business)
Mrs LY MajovaCA (SA), B Com (Acc), B Com (Hons), CTA (Unitra), APTA (UCT), STD
Adv NT MayosiLLM, LLB, B Proc (Natal)
Mr K MafanyaB Tech (Border Tech)
Mr M SaziwaBA, STD (Unitra)
Dr GZ MbambisaMBCHB (Natal), FRCOG (London)
Ms MS GourrahBSc (Eng) (India), Pr.Eng (ECSA)
Internal Councillors:Professor MM Balintulo, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, PhD (Warwick), BA Hons (Durham), BA Hons (UFH)
Professor GCV Buijs, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Planning, Quality Assurance and Development, PhD (UCT), MA (Natal), BA Hons, BA (Natal)
Professor CL Obi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic Affairs and Research, PhD, MSc, (Lagos), BSc Hons (Univ of Port Harcourt)
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Professor SVS Ngubentombi, Senate Representative, PhD (UN), M Ed, B Ed, BA, UED (Fort Hare)
Dr A Moodly, Senate Representative, BA and HDE (Rhodes) B Ed, M Ed, D.Ed (Unisa) MBA (BSN - Netherlands)
Dr L Mbabane, Chairperson: Institutional ForumPhD (UCT), MA, MM, BA (Wits)
Ms SN Nkanyuza, Academic RepresentativeMA Industrial Relations (Warwick), BSc Psychology (Bristol), G Dip Education (UWC), 1PM (Country)
Mr M Somkoko, Non-academic RepresentativeB Bibl Hons (Unitra)
Mr M Ndzo, Non-academic RepresentativeDiploma in Facility Management - FM (SA), Certificate in Management Practice (Rhodes University), Programme in Asset Maintenance Management (University of Pretoria), Post Graduate Certificate in Management (Project) (Univesity of Southern Queensland, Australia)
Mr L MgqibelaND, BTech Marketing (Border Technikon)
2 x Student Representatives
Secretary to Council:Professor N Tau-Mzamane, PhD MSc (Wales, UK), BSc, PDG Education (UBLS)
EXECUTIVE DEANS
Faculty of Health Sciences Professor K Mfenyana - FCFP (SA), M Prax Med (Medunsa), MA (Michigan State University USA), MBChB (Natal), BSc SATD (UFH)
Faculty of Education Professor SVS Ngubentombi - PhD (UN), M Ed, B Ed, BA, UED (UFH)
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology Professor SP Songca - PhD, MSc (London), BSc Hons (Unitra)
Faculty of Business, Management Sciences & Law Dr LM Mbabane - PhD (UCT) (GSB) MA, MM, BA Hons (Wits)
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DIRECTORS
Library & Information Services Ms W Danster - M Applied Science (Curtin University), B Bibl Hons (UFH)
Governance and Academic Administration Mr K Maphinda - MA, BA Hons (Unitra), MCom (UKZN), BA Hons (Rhodes)
Financial Accounting Mr TL Mashalaba - MBA, BB&A Hons (Stellenbosch), BEd, B Com - Acc (Unitra)
ChiefRiskManagerandTransformationOfficerMr LP Jack - B Tech (Public Mngt) (PE Tech), ND (PMA) (ECT)
Institutional Planning & Research(Acting Director) Dr SM Matoti - Ed D (Bristol), M Ed, (Rhodes), MEd (UOFS), BA, UED,BEd (UFH)
Employee Relations & Equity (Acting Director) Mr R Angelbeck
Legal Services Ms F Madhi - LLM, (Unisa), LLB, BA (Wits)
Internal Audit Ms PC Mdodana – B Com (UFH)
Facilities Mr D Barnard - ND in Armaments, PGD in Project Management
Marketing, Communication & Development (Acting) Ms AM Church - BA, UED (Rhodes University), CPRP (Prisa)
Centre for Community Partnerships & International Linkages Mr M Payi - MBA (Jackson State Univ-USA), B Com-Hons (Unisa), B Com (Vista), Project Mngmt Prog (SU)
Research Development Professor GE Ekosse - PhD (UNIN), D Tech (Bloemfontein), M Tech (Wits Tech), PGD (Azikiwe-Nigeria)
Quality AssuranceDr A Dandala – PhD, MEd (UOFS), BEd (SA), BAdmin Hons (Unitra), BSc (UFH), HDE (SA), Advanced Proj Mgt (Rhodes)
Information & Communication Technology Mr CC Walker - MIT (Southern Queensland Australia), BSc (Electrical Engineering) (University of the West Indies - Trinidad)
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Directorate of Postgraduate Studies Professor J Mammen - DEd (UNITRA), MSc (RSU), MEd (Rhodes), LLB (WSU), BEd (Rhodes), BSc (RSU), HDE-Postgraduate (UFH)
Centre for Learning & Teaching Development Mr V Dwayi - MCom (Natal), BA Hons (HRD) (RAU), BA Hons, HDE (Unitra) ( HE Mngmt Prog (Wits), Project Mngmt Prog (SU), Strategy Implement Prog (SU), Fin Mngmt Prog (UP), M&E Prog (Reg)
Centre for Rural Development Professor PN Luswazi – PhD (Free Univ. Berlin), MA (Cologne)
Enterprise Development CentreMr C Pakade (Interim CEO) – B Com, HDE (Unitra), DMS, MBA (Mancosa)
Academic PlanningDr SM Matoti - Ed D (Bristol), M Ed, (Rhodes), MEd (UOFS), BA, UED,BEd (UFH)
Cost & Management Accounting Mr S Ngcaba - BCom (Unitra) , CFA (SA)
Student Development & Support ServicesMs Z Dotwana - MA (Liverpool), BA Hons, HEd (UFH)
Organisational Development & Talent ManagementMs L Govender - Hons BA (Ind. Psych.) UNISA, PGCE (UNISA), PGCM (MANCOSA), M. ED - Current. UWC
Centre for HIV/AIDSMs N Twaise - MBA (Business School of Netherlands - BSN), MA (Michigan), BA Hons (Unitra)
Talent Sourcing & HR Resources AdministrationMr ZB Mkovane - MBA (NMMU), BA (UZul) MDP (Univ Durban Westville), B. Juris (Unitra), B Tech BAdmin (PET)
Special Assistant to the Vice-ChancellorMr P Mfazwe – BA Hons (Unitra)
CAMPUS DIRECTORS
ButterworthMs NV BikitshaB Com, HDE, PGD Bus Mngmt (Natal)
Mthatha(Acting) Ms N Nqebelele MTech (Entrp) (DUT)
Queenstown Ms BN Sokabo MBA (PE Tech), BCom (Fort Hare), B Tech (BAdmin), NDE (Unisa)
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Buffalo City(Acting) Mr M NdzoDiploma in Facility Management - FM (SA), Certificate in Management Practice (Rhodes University), Programme in Asset Maintenance Management (University of Pretoria), Post Graduate Certificate in Management (Project) (Univesity of Southern Queensland, Australia)
HONORARY GRADUATES
Paramount Chief KD Matanzima, Doctor of Administration (1985) Dr Nkosazana C Dlamini-Zuma, Doctor of Medicine (1990) Mrs Albertina N Sisulu, Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology 1992) Mr Aggrey Klaaste, Doctor of Literature & Philosophy(1992) Mr Raymond M Mhlaba, Doctor of Laws (1995) Mr Chris Hani, Doctor of Literature & Philosophy (Political Studies) Posthumously (1995) Prof Marina N V Xaba-Mokoena, Doctor of Medicine (1996) Mr Gerhard S van Niekerk, Doctor of Philosophy Mr Donald M Ncube, Doctor of Commerce (1997) Mr Archibald S Nkonyeni, Doctor of Commerce (1998) Mr Hans Jurie Smith, Doctor of Commerce (1998) Mr Vusumuzi P Khanyile, Doctor of Commerce (1998) Ms Brigalia Bam, Doctor of Laws (1999) Mr Mongane W Serote, Doctor of Laws (1999) Mrs Laura B G Mpahlwa, Doctor of Philosophy (Primary Health Care) (2000) Prof Phillip Tobias, Doctor of Science (2003) Bishop Hamilton M Dandala, Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities)(2003) Mr Nelson R Mandela, Doctor of Laws (2004) Mrs Adelaide F Tambo, Doctor of Philosophy & Literature (2004) Prof Ali A Mazrui, Doctor of Philosophy (Pol. Economy (2004) Prof Ngugi Wa Thiongo, Doctor of Literature & Philosophy (2004) Prof Herbert W Vilakazi, Doctor of Philosophy Political Economy) (2004) Mr Wallace A Mgoqi, Doctor of Laws (2004) Mr Jonathan Shapiro, Doctor of Literature (2004) Mrs Nokuzola Magida, Master in Education (2004) Mr Walter M U Sisulu, Doctor of Laws Posthumously (2007) Mrs Pam Golding, Doctor of Business Administration (2009)Professor Sam Fehrsen, Doctor of Medicine (2009)Professor Daniel Ncayiyana, Doctor of Medicine (2009)Dr Thelma Thompson, Doctor of Literature & Philosophy (2009)Professor Tebello Nyokong Doctor of Science (2010)Mr Caiphus Semenya Doctor of Education (2010)Professor Makhosezwe Bernard Magubane Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (2010)Mr Luyanda Mpahlwa Doctor of Science (2010)Professor Archie Mafeje Doctor of Literature and Philosophy Posthumously (2010)Ms Letta Mbulu Doctor of Education (2010)Professor Francis Kofi Ampenyin Allotey Doctor of Science (2010)
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UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES: SUB-COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
NAME OF COUNCIL SUB COMMITTEE (AS PER COUNCIL CHARTER) ACRONYM
The Core Business Committee of Council CBCCThe Finance Committee of Council FCCThe Planning and Resources Committee of Council PRCCThe Human Resources Committee of Council HRCCThe Audit and Risk Committee of Council ARCCThe Information Technology and Communication Committee of Council ITCCCThe Executive Committee of Council ECCThe Membership Committee of Council MCCThe Appeals Committee of Council ACCThe Remunerations Committee of Council RCCThe Honorary Degrees Committee of Council HDCC
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
Executive Management Committee EMCSenior Management Forum SMFInstitutional Wellness & HIV/AIDS Committee IHAInstitutional Planning Committee IPCStudent Services Council SSC Tender BoardInstitutional Quality Assurance Committee IQAC
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SECTION THREE
2011 ACADEMIC TERMS CALENDAR
2011 ACADEMIC TERMS
1st Term: 10 January - 20 April 2011
2nd Term: 03 May - 24 June 2011
3rd Term: 18 July - 23 September 2011
4th Term: 03 October - 15 December 2011
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mis
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of
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of S
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Exa
ms
Satu
rday
15
Sund
ay16
Mon
day
17Re
gist
ratio
n of
new
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dent
s
Tues
day
18Re
gist
ratio
n of
new
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Wed
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ay19
Regi
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tion
of n
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Thur
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20Re
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ratio
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Frid
ay21
Regi
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Dat
e: Ap
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n fo
r re
-mar
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Satu
rday
22
Sund
ay23
Mon
day
24Re
gist
ratio
n of
con
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nts
Orie
ntat
ion
of n
ew s
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20GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
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ic H
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ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
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Stat
uto
ry &
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agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Tues
day
25Re
gist
ratio
n of
con
tinui
ng s
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Orie
ntat
ion
of n
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Exec
utiv
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mm
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Wed
nesd
ay26
Regi
stra
tion
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ontin
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ntat
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of n
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nts
Thur
sday
27Re
gist
ratio
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Orie
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ion
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Frid
ay28
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stra
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icat
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uppl
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Res
ults
Satu
rday
Sund
ay
Mon
day
31La
te R
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trat
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Com
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tions
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men
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00)
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day
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21 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
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eP
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ic H
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Term
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mic
Act
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uto
ry &
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agem
ent
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mit
tees
Wed
nesd
ay02
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tions
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Thur
sday
03La
te R
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tions
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te:
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te:
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ay
04La
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cil:
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09:0
0)
Exec
utiv
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mm
ittee
of
Coun
cil
(14:
00)
Satu
rday
05
Sund
ay06
Mon
day
07Se
nate
: R
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/Urb
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Rene
wal
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:00)
Sena
te:
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0)
Tues
day
08In
stitu
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l Qua
lity
Assu
ranc
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(09
:00)
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te:
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00)
22GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
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ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Wed
nesd
ay09
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te:
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/shi
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te:
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Thur
sday
10In
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09:0
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Sena
te:
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ay11
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on o
f Q
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r Sp
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cil:
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00)
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cil:
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ning
& R
esou
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Com
mitt
ee (
14:0
0)
Satu
rday
12
Sund
ay13
Mon
day
14Se
nate
: Ac
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lann
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&
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inat
ion
Com
mitt
ee (
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Inst
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day
15St
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te:
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ay16
Thur
sday
17
23 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
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olid
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Term
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Frid
ay18
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an R
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Co
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:00)
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cil:
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Satu
rday
19
Sund
ay20
Mon
day
21Cl
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mes
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Tues
day
22
Wed
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ay23
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24Sp
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ee
Frid
ay25
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day
for
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mis
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outs
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cil:
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Com
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ee
Satu
rday
26
Sund
ay27
Mon
day
28
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day
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ay2
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ay4
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cil:
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Satu
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5
24GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
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ic H
olid
ays/
Term
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Act
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Sund
ay6
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day
7
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day
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ay9
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10Pu
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ay11
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rday
12
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ay13
Mon
day
14D
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bmis
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mes
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day
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Wed
nesd
ay16
Seni
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17
Frid
ay18
Satu
rday
19
Sund
ay20
Mon
day
21H
uman
Rig
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Day
Tues
day
22
Wed
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ay23
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24In
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25 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
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Term
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Frid
ay25
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26
Sund
ay27
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day
28Fa
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day
29Fa
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ay30
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31Ca
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26GENERAL
Day
20
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Dat
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Term
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Stat
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:00)
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cil:
Pla
nnin
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Res
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mm
ittee
(14
:00)
Satu
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9
Sund
ay10
Mon
day
11Se
nate
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Rene
wal
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00)
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Syst
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Tues
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12In
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Wed
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ay13
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ay15
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09:0
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Exec
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mm
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of
Coun
cil
(14:
00)
Satu
rday
16
27 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
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ic H
olid
ays/
Term
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Act
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Sund
ay17
Mon
day
18Se
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/Exa
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Com
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09:0
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Inst
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day
19Ex
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21
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23
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25Ea
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day
26
Wed
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ay27
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Day
Thur
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ay1
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Day
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2Pu
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28GENERAL
Day
20
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Term
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Com
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Tues
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con
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Wed
nesd
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Thur
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Hum
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7
Sund
ay8
Mon
day
9G
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nesd
ay11
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12G
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14G
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ay15
Mon
day
16Pu
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Tues
day
17
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nesd
ay18
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date
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Sene
x (0
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Inau
gura
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ture
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:00)
Thur
sday
19Ex
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Frid
ay20
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cil:
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Com
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ee
Satu
rday
21
29 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
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olid
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Term
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tees
Sund
ay22
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day
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com
men
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Tues
day
24
Wed
nesd
ay25
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te
Thur
sday
26
Frid
ay27
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cil:
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mitt
ee
Satu
rday
28
Sund
ay29
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day
30
Tues
day
31Fi
nal d
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for
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on o
f N
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nesd
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2
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3
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4
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ay5
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day
6
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day
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nesd
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9
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ay10
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30GENERAL
Day
20
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Term
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Satu
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11
Sund
ay12
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day
13
Tues
day
14Ex
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Com
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nesd
ay15
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Day
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ay17
Satu
rday
18
Sund
ay19
Mon
day
20D
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day
21Fa
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nesd
ay22
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23Fa
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ay24
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Satu
rday
25
Sund
ay26
Mon
day
27
Tues
day
28
Wed
nesd
ay29
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sday
30Pu
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atio
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ay1
31 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
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ic H
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Term
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Act
ivit
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Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
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Com
mit
tees
Satu
rday
2
Sund
ay3
Mon
day
4
Tues
day
5
Wed
nesd
ay6
Thur
sday
7
Frid
ay8
Satu
rday
9
Sund
ay10
Mon
day
11
Tues
day
12
Wed
nesd
ay13
Thur
sday
14
Frid
ay15
Satu
rday
16
Sund
ay17
Mon
day
18Th
ird
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2nd S
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ter
regi
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com
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ll fo
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bmis
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of
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icat
ions
for
co
ntin
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dent
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32GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
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ic H
olid
ays/
Term
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cade
mic
Act
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Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
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Com
mit
tees
Tues
day
19Su
pp E
xam
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2nd S
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regi
stra
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Dea
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orum
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:00)
Wed
nesd
ay20
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ter
regi
stra
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Inst
itutio
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lann
ing
Com
mitt
ee
(09:
00)
Inau
gura
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ture
Thur
sday
212nd
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este
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ratio
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Com
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Com
mitt
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ay22
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23
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day
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Cou
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com
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Tues
day
262nd
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este
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trat
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tions
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cella
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ges
33 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
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ic H
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ays/
Term
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uto
ry &
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mit
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Wed
nesd
ay27
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ter
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reg
istr
atio
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tions
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cella
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Cou
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Thur
sday
282nd
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trat
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Addi
tions
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cella
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and
Cou
rse
chan
ges
Exec
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anag
emen
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mm
ittee
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ay29
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Late
reg
istr
atio
n cl
ose
Addi
tions
and
Cou
rse
chan
ges
clos
e
Coun
cil:
Core
Bus
ines
s (0
9:00
)
Exec
utiv
e Co
mm
ittee
of
Coun
cil
(14:
00)
Satu
rday
30
Sund
ay31
Au
gust
Mon
day
1Se
nate
: Ru
ral D
evel
opm
ent/
Urb
an
Rene
wal
(09
:00)
Sena
te:
Libr
ary
Info
rmat
ion
Serv
ices
(14
:00)
Tues
day
2D
eadl
ine
for
subm
issi
on o
f su
pp e
xam
m
arks
Inst
itutio
nal Q
ualit
y As
sura
nce
Com
mitt
ee (
09:0
0)
Sena
te:
Shor
t Le
arni
ng (
14:0
0)
34GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Wed
nesd
ay3
Sena
te:
Com
mun
ity/I
nt P
/shi
p (0
9:00
)
Sena
te:
Lear
ning
/Tea
chin
g D
evel
opm
ent
(14:
00)
Thur
sday
4In
stitu
tiona
l For
um (
09:0
0)
Sena
te:
Rese
arch
Frid
ay
5Co
unci
l: I
CT (
09:0
0)
Coun
cil:
Pla
nnin
g &
Res
ourc
es
Satu
rday
6
Sund
ay7
Mon
day
8Se
nate
: Ac
adem
ic P
lann
ing
&
Exam
inat
ion
Com
mitt
ee (
09:0
0)
Inst
HIV
/AID
S (1
4:00
)
Tues
day
9W
omen
’s D
ay
Wed
nesd
ay10
Publ
icat
ion
of S
uppl
imen
tary
Exa
min
atio
n re
sults
Se
nate
: H
ighe
r D
egre
es
Com
mitt
ee (
09:0
0)
Thur
sday
11D
eadl
ine
for
subm
issi
on o
f ex
am q
uest
ion
pape
rs for
yea
r co
urse
s
Clos
ing
date
: A
pplic
atio
ns for
Spe
cial
Ex
amin
atio
ns
Stud
ent
Serv
ice
Coun
cil
Frid
ay12
Fina
l dat
e fo
r su
bmis
sion
of
grad
uatio
n lis
ts
to e
xam
sCo
unci
l: H
uman
Res
ourc
es
Com
mitt
ee
Satu
rday
13
35 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Sund
ay14
Mon
day
15Se
nex
(09:
00)
Tues
day
16Re
sear
ch C
onfe
renc
e
Wed
nesd
ay17
Rese
arch
Con
fere
nce
Thur
sday
18Fi
nal d
ate
for
subm
issi
on o
f Q
uest
ion
Pape
rs a
nd m
emor
anda
for
Spec
ial
Exam
inat
ions
Rese
arch
Con
fere
nce
Frid
ay19
Fina
nce
Com
mitt
ee o
f Co
unci
l
Satu
rday
20
Sund
ay21
Mon
day
22Fa
culty
Boa
rd:
HS
Tues
day
23Fa
culty
Boa
rd:
ED
Wed
nesd
ay24
Sena
te
Thur
sday
25
Frid
ay26
Fina
l dat
e fo
r Ca
ncel
latio
n of
2nd
Sem
este
r su
bjec
ts/m
odul
es w
ith r
efun
d
Fina
l dat
e fo
r Ca
ncel
latio
n of
Yea
r su
bjec
ts
with
out
refu
nd
Spec
ial E
xam
inat
ions
Coun
cil:
Ris
k &
Aud
it Co
mm
ittee
Satu
rday
27
Sund
ay28
Mon
day
29
36GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Tues
day
30Ex
ecut
ive
Man
agem
ent
Com
mitt
ee
Wed
nesd
ay31
Fina
l dat
e fo
r su
bmis
sion
of
Appl
icat
ions
for
co
ntin
uing
stu
dent
sIn
augu
ral L
ectu
re (
14:0
0)
Sept
embe
r
Thur
sday
1D
eadl
ine
for
subm
issi
on o
f 2nd
sem
este
r ex
am q
uest
ion
pape
rsFa
culty
Boa
rd:
BMSL
Frid
ay2
Uni
vers
ity O
pen
Day
All C
ampu
ses
(09:
00)
Satu
rday
3
Sund
ay4
Mon
day
5Fa
culty
Boa
rd:
SET
Tues
day
6An
nual
Rur
al D
evel
opm
ent
Conf
eren
ce
Wed
nesd
ay7
Dea
dlin
e fo
r su
bmis
sion
of
3rd t
est/
assi
gnm
ent
mar
ksAn
nual
Rur
al D
evel
opm
ent
Conf
eren
ce
Thur
sday
8Pu
blic
atio
n of
spe
cial
Exa
min
atio
n Re
sults
Annu
al R
ural
Dev
elop
men
t Co
nfer
ence
Frid
ay9
Annu
al R
ural
Dev
elop
men
t Co
nfer
ence
Satu
rday
10
Sund
ay11
Mon
day
12
Tues
day
13In
augu
ral L
ectu
re (
14:0
0)
Wed
nesd
ay14
37 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Thur
sday
15Se
nior
Man
agem
ent
Foru
m
Frid
ay16
Satu
rday
17
Sund
ay18
Mon
day
19In
stitu
tiona
l Pla
nnin
g Co
mm
ittee
(0
9:00
)
Dea
ns F
orum
(14
:00)
Tues
day
20Se
nate
: Re
sear
ch M
ento
ring
Com
mitt
ee (
09:0
0)
Sena
te:
Rese
arch
Eth
ics
Com
mitt
ee (
14:0
0)
Wed
nesd
ay21
2nd G
radu
atio
n -
Mth
atha
Thur
sday
22
Frid
ay23
Thir
d Te
rm E
nds
Coun
cil
Satu
rday
24H
erita
ge D
ay
Sund
ay25
Mon
day
26
Tues
day
27
Wed
nesd
ay28
Thur
sday
29
Frid
ay30
Clos
ing
date
for
subm
issi
ons
of a
pplic
atio
ns
for
Hea
lth S
cien
ces
prog
ram
mes
Oct
ober
38GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Satu
rday
1
Sund
ay2
Mon
day
3
Tues
day
4Fo
urt
h T
erm
Sta
rts
Wed
nesd
ay5
Sena
te:
Hig
her
Deg
rees
Co
mm
ittee
Thur
sday
6Ex
ecut
ive
Man
agem
ent
Com
mitt
ee
Frid
ay
7Co
unci
l: C
ore
Busi
ness
(09
:00)
Exec
utiv
e Co
mm
ittee
of
Coun
cil
(14:
00)
Satu
rday
8
Sund
ay9
Mon
day
10Se
nate
: Ru
ral D
ev/U
rban
Ren
ewal
(0
9:00
)
Sena
te:
Libr
ary
Info
rmat
ion
Serv
ices
(14
:00)
Tues
day
11In
stitu
tiona
l Qua
lity
Assu
ranc
e Co
mm
ittee
(09
:00)
Sena
te:
Shor
t Le
arni
ng (
14:0
0)
39 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Wed
nesd
ay12
Sena
te:
Com
mun
ity/I
nt P
/shi
p (0
9:00
)
Sena
te:
Lear
ning
/Tea
chin
g D
ev
(14:
00)
Thur
sday
13In
stitu
tiona
l For
um (
09:0
0)
Sena
te:
Rese
arch
(14
:00)
Frid
ay14
Coun
cil:
ICT
(09
:00)
Coun
cil:
Pla
nnin
g &
Re
sour
ces(
14:0
0)
Satu
rday
15
Sund
ay16
Mon
day
17Se
nate
: Ac
adem
ic (
09:0
0)
Plan
ning
/Exa
ms
Com
mitt
ee
(14:
00)
Tues
day
18In
st H
IV/A
ids
Wed
nesd
ay19
Stud
ent
Serv
ice
Com
mitt
ee
(09:
00)
Inau
gura
l Lec
ture
(14
:00)
Thur
sday
20
40GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Frid
ay21
Coun
cil:
Hum
an R
esou
rces
Co
mm
ittee
(09
:00)
Coun
cil:
Hig
her
Deg
ree
Com
mitt
ee
(14:
00)
Satu
rday
22
Sund
ay23
Mon
day
24
Tues
day
25
Wed
nesd
ay26
Dea
dlin
e fo
r su
bmis
sion
of
4th t
est/
assi
gnm
ent
mar
ks
Fina
l dat
e fo
r Ca
ncel
latio
n of
2nd
Sem
este
r m
odul
es w
ithou
t re
fund
Sene
x
Thur
sday
27
Frid
ay28
Coun
cil:
Fina
nce
Com
mitt
ee
Satu
rday
29
Sund
ay30
Mon
day
31Pu
blic
atio
n of
DP’
s
Clos
ing
date
for
subm
issi
ons
of a
pplic
atio
ns
for
prog
ram
mes
in t
he fo
llow
ing
facu
lties
: Fa
culty
of
Busi
ness
, Man
agem
ent
& L
aw,
Facu
lty o
f Sc
ienc
e, E
ngin
eerin
g &
Tec
hnol
ogy
and
Facu
lty o
f Ed
ucat
ion
Clos
ing
date
for
subm
issi
ons
of la
te
appl
icat
ions
for
Hea
lth S
cien
ces
prog
ram
mes
41 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Nov
embe
r
Tues
day
1
Wed
nesd
ay2
Clos
ing
date
for
DP
appe
als
Sena
te
Thur
sday
3
Frid
ay4
Coun
cil:
Ris
k &
Aud
it Co
mm
ittee
Satu
rday
5
Sund
ay6
Mon
day
7Ex
amin
atio
ns C
omm
ence
Tues
day
8Ex
ecut
ive
Man
agem
ent
Com
mitt
ee
Wed
nesd
ay9
Thur
sday
10
Frid
ay11
Satu
rday
12
Sund
ay13
Mon
day
14
Tues
day
15
Wed
nesd
ay16
Seni
or M
anag
emen
t Fo
rum
Thur
sday
17
Frid
ay18
Satu
rday
19
Sund
ay20
Mon
day
21
42GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Tues
day
22
Wed
nesd
ay23
Thur
sday
24
Frid
ay25
Exam
inat
ions
end
Co
unci
l & C
ounc
il Ch
ristm
as
Func
tion
Satu
rday
26
Sund
ay27
Mon
day
28
Tues
day
29
Wed
nesd
ay30
Clos
ing
date
for
subm
issi
ons
of la
te
appl
icat
ions
for
pro
gram
mes
in t
he
follo
win
g fa
culti
es:
Facu
lty o
f Bu
sine
ss,
Man
agem
ent
& L
aw, F
acul
ty o
f Sc
ienc
e,
Engi
neer
ing
& T
echn
olog
y an
d Fa
culty
of
Educ
atio
n
Dec
embe
r
Thur
sday
1
Frid
ay
2
Satu
rday
3
Sund
ay4
Mon
day
5D
eadl
ine
for
subm
issi
on o
f ex
am m
arks
Tues
day
6
Wed
nesd
ay7
Thur
sday
8
43 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Frid
ay9
Satu
rday
10
Sund
ay11
Mon
day
12
Tues
day
13
Wed
nesd
ay14
Thur
sday
15Fo
urt
h T
erm
En
ds
Publ
icat
ion
of r
esul
ts
Frid
ay16
Reco
ncili
atio
n D
ay
Satu
rday
17
Sund
ay18
Mon
day
19
Tues
day
20
Wed
nesd
ay21
Uni
vers
ity O
ffice
s Cl
ose
Thur
sday
22
Frid
ay23
Satu
rday
24
Sund
ay25
Chris
tmas
Day
Mon
day
26D
ay o
f G
oodw
ill
Tues
day
27
Wed
nesd
ay28
44GENERAL
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Thur
sday
29
Frid
ay30
Satu
rday
31
Jan
uar
y 2
01
2
Sund
ay01
New
Yea
r’s D
ay
Mon
day
02Pu
blic
Hol
iday
Tues
day
03U
nive
rsity
Adm
inis
trat
ion
open
s
Wed
nesd
ay04
Thur
sday
05Re
gist
ratio
n of
con
tinui
ng s
tude
nts-
Hea
lth
Scie
nces
Frid
ay06
Regi
stra
tion
of c
ontin
uing
stu
dent
s-H
ealth
Sc
ienc
es
Clos
ing
date
for
late
app
licat
ions
-new
st
uden
ts
Satu
rday
07
Sund
ay08
Mon
day
09Le
ctur
es C
omm
ence
: C
ontin
uing
stu
dent
s –
Hea
lth S
cien
ces
Acad
emic
Sta
ff r
epor
t fo
r du
ty
Supp
lem
enta
ry E
xam
inat
ions
Com
men
ce
Inte
rvie
ws
and
test
s be
gin
Tues
day
10In
terv
iew
s an
d te
sts
cont
inue
45 2011P R O S P E C T U S
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Wed
nesd
ay11
Inte
rvie
ws-
Hea
lth S
cien
ces
com
men
ce
Inte
rvie
ws
and
test
s co
ntin
ue
Thur
sday
12In
terv
iew
s-H
ealth
Sci
ence
s co
ntin
ue
Inte
rvie
ws
and
test
s co
ntin
ue
Frid
ay13
All I
nter
view
s (in
clud
ing
Hea
lth S
cien
ces)
an
d te
sts
clos
e
Last
day
for
sub
mis
sion
of
adm
issi
on li
sts
End
of S
uppl
emen
tary
Exa
ms
Satu
rday
14
Sund
ay15
Mon
day
16Re
gist
ratio
n of
new
stu
dent
s Co
mm
ence
s
Tues
day
17Re
gist
ratio
n of
new
stu
dent
s
Wed
nesd
ay18
Regi
stra
tion
of n
ew s
tude
nts
Thur
sday
19Re
gist
ratio
n of
new
stu
dent
s
Frid
ay20
Regi
stra
tion
of n
ew s
tude
nts
clos
e
Satu
rday
21
Sund
ay22
Mon
day
23Re
gist
ratio
n of
con
tinui
ng s
tude
nts
Orie
ntat
ion
of n
ew s
tude
nts
46GENERAL
20
12
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Tues
day
24Re
gist
ratio
n of
con
tinui
ng s
tude
nts
Orie
ntat
ion
of n
ew s
tude
nts
Wed
nesd
ay25
Regi
stra
tion
of c
ontin
uing
stu
dent
s
Orie
ntat
ion
of n
ew s
tude
nts
Thur
sday
26Re
gist
ratio
n of
con
tinui
ng s
tude
nts
Orie
ntat
ion
of n
ew s
tude
nts
Frid
ay27
Regi
stra
tion
of c
ontin
uing
stu
dent
s
Orie
ntat
ion
of n
ew s
tude
nts
Publ
icat
ion
of S
uppl
emen
tary
Res
ults
Satu
rday
28
Sund
ay29
Mon
day
30La
te R
egis
trat
ion
Com
men
ces
– Al
l St
uden
ts
Addi
tions
, Can
cella
tions
and
Cou
rse
chan
ges
Com
men
ce
Tues
day
31Le
ctur
es C
omm
ence
Late
Reg
istr
atio
n
Addi
tions
, Can
cella
tions
and
Cou
rse
chan
ges
47 2011P R O S P E C T U S
20
12
Day
20
11
Dat
eP
ubl
ic H
olid
ays/
Term
sA
cade
mic
Act
ivit
ies
Stat
uto
ry &
Man
agem
ent
Com
mit
tees
Febr
uar
y 2
01
2
Wed
nesd
ay01
Late
Reg
istr
atio
n
Addi
tions
, Can
cella
tions
and
Cou
rse
chan
ges
Thur
sday
02La
te R
egis
trat
ion
Addi
tions
, Can
cella
tions
and
Cou
rse
chan
ges
Frid
ay03
Late
Reg
istr
atio
n cl
ose
Addi
tions
and
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SECTION FOUR
GENERAL ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
1.1 Applications for admission must be made on the prescribed form. The application form must be completed in detail and signed by the prospective student and his/her parent or guardian. The completed form must be sent to the Office of the Registrar, Walter Sisulu University, on or before 30 September for the MBChB Degree and 31 October for other qualifications to be enrolled in the following year. Application forms can also be obtained by writing to the Registrar or from the website, www.wsu.ac.za. Late application fee will be charged for applications received after the closing date.
1.2 Documents to be submitted with the Application Form
1.2.1 Certified copy of Statement of Symbols/Senior Certificate, national senior certificate or equivalent qualification.
1.2.2 Certified copy of Identity Document.
1.2.3 If applicable, certified copy of Marriage Certificate/ Decree of Divorce (for different or change of names).
1.2.4 Conditional exemption applicants must submit forms in person with all the required documents.
1.2.5 If applicable, proof of current registration with relevant Association/Council e.g. nurses.
1.2.6 An applicant who had previously registered at other educational institutions can only be admitted on submission of academic record and certificate of good conduct.
1.3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1.3.1 The general qualification for admission to study for a degree is a matriculation exemption certificate, or a national senior certificate endorsed for degree admission.
1.3.2 The standard qualification for admission to study a diploma or certificate is a school leaving certificate with a minimum aggregate symbol E-S, or national senior certificate endorsed for diploma/certificate admission. All students will be required to satisfy any additional criteria prescribed by Senate and/or the Faculties concerned.
1.3.3 Notwithstanding the standard requirements for admission, a non-matriculant may be admitted to a degree or diploma programme if he or she has obtained a certificate of conditional exemption issued by the Matriculation Board on the recommendation of Senate.
1.3.4 It is left to Faculties to take a decision on the equivalence of Degree and Diploma courses undertaken at other institutions, with the proviso that Faculties will submit recommendations to Senate about the status of such Degrees and Diplomas.
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1.3.5 For Post Graduate Programmes:-
• In addition to the completed general application form, the completed Appendix A1 and A2 of the Higher Degrees Policy for post graduate admission should also be completed.
• For existing post graduate students a progress report and recommendation for re-registration from the supervisor or co-supervisor, endorsed by the Faculty Post Graduate Coordinator, must be submitted.
• Clearance from the Fees Office that fees for the previous year have been fully settled.
1.3.6 All applicants who qualify for admission will be offered a letter of provisional admission. However, international students are, in addition, subject to the provisions under 1.8 below.
1.4 GENERIC PROCEDURE FOR RPL APPLICATIONS
Students can apply for admission through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. At WSU, RPL can be used:• By those seeking admission into the institution• To obtain access into learning programmes• To obtain credits towards a qualification• To obtain advanced standing for a course Recognising that each academic discipline has its unique approaches, that each person applying for RPL comes with a unique history and that there is a wide range of valid RPL methods and processes, it is both impractical and undesirable to prescribe the details of any given RPL process. What follows is a general outline, which must be adapted depending on the purpose and nature of the assessment. The first five points below precede the screening that is the first step of the formal RPL process.
1.4.1. RPL registration is a separate process from regular registration for a subject.
1.4.2. When prospective learners request application forms they are also sent information regarding the RPL possibilities available in the department/programme to which they wish to apply, as well as RPL fees, deadlines and the date of the Faculty RPL information session.
1.4.3. RPL applications are sent direct to the relevant academic department/programme coordinator (PCO).
1.4.4. Within three weeks of the RPL application deadline each Faculty will offer an information session for RPL applicants, explaining
• What RPL is
• The methods available for RPL
1.4.5. Within three days of this information session, RPL fees are payable by those who wish to continue with the process. Any potential RPL candidates who are unable to attend the information session are also required to pay their RPL fees by this date
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1.4.6. In the last week of November (for year programmes) the relevant PCO or other designated evidence facilitator (hereafter both referred to as RPL advisors) interviews all RPL candidates according to the steps outlined in the WSU RPL policy. (“Pre-assessment stage” and 1.1 (“Screening”) and 1.2 (“Preparation”).
1.4.7. For challenge (Challenge Examinations are developed by faculty members to match the content of specific courses e.g. interview, demonstration, etc) exams the procedure is as follows:
1.4.7.1 Proof of payment will admit the learner to the test venue.
1.4.7.2 The test is marked within seven days and applicants informed of the result.
1.4.7.3 If the learner is assessed as “Not yet competent,” he/she:
• immediately registers for the subject
• pays the full fee for the subject (i.e., the RPL fee is not deducted against the standard registration fee)
1.4.7.4 If the learner is assessed as “competent”
• the script is attached to an “Application for Credit” form
• The subject is then recorded against the learner’s name as a P (Pass) on the ITS administration system.
1.4.8. For those wishing to submit portfolios,
1.4.8.1 A Portfolio Development course will be offered as a joint exercise by the AD unit and the affected Schools in the first two weeks of December and first week after the academics return in January.
1.4.8.2 Portfolios are to be submitted by the end of January.
1.4.8.3 PCOs will be the primary portfolio assessors. Appropriate adjustments will be made to their registration duties to allow for this.
1.4.9. Other assessment methods will proceed as agreed upon between the candidate and the School. See RPL Assessment, for a brief description of possible RPL assessment methods.
1.4.10. In the case of portfolios one week will be allowed for assessment and another three working days for moderation. In all other cases RPL results will be communicated within one week of the assessment.
1.4.11. Applicants deemed “competent” by any appropriate assessment method will have written proof or certification of their competence along with a recommendation from the PCO attached to an “Application for Credit” form and their results recorded as a P (Pass) on the ITS system.
1.4.12. Where student registration is delayed owing to an RPL process, no late registration fee
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will be charged.
1.4.13. If classes begin before a candidate’s RPL status is known, the candidate may attend classes assuming the granting of RPL until status is confirmed.
RPL Manager: Mr Z.G. Baleni; Mthatha Campus; Nelson Mandela Drive Site; CLTD Building; Tel: 047 - 502 2804
1.5 REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
1.5.1 Registration of students takes place at the beginning of the year or semester on the dates reflected in the prospectus, in the University website and in the press, subject to changes that may be made by the University.
1.5.2 No prospective student may report for registration unless he/she has been notified by the Registrar in writing that he/she has been admitted to the University.
1.5.3 The University is not obliged to register a prospective student unless he/she complies with all the registration requirements.
1.5.4 The registration of first year students is subject to the condition that each student shall submit his or her original matriculation certificate or any other qualification required for admission to a particular course, to the Registrar for recording purposes on or before 30 April of the first year in which the student is registered.
1.5.5 On registration, each student must complete and sign the prescribed registration form. By his/her signature on the registration form, a candidate signifies that he/she has undertaken to strictly comply with the rules and regulations of the University.
1.5.6 If rules and regulations are contravened, formal disciplinary measures may be applied by the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the procedure prescribed in the Disciplinary code of conduct.
1.5.7 All registered students must have student cards. Admission to the University Campus is by Student Card and must be displayed by the students on the campus at all times.
1.5.8 A student may not register for more than the maximum number of academic credits permitted in an academic year.
1.5.9 No person who has not been registered as a student may attend lectures or avail him/herself of any privilege whatsoever which may be offered by the institution.
1.5.10 Permission to register at two universities concurrently may be granted only if there is no time-table clash in the final year and provided that the course involved is the last outstanding course.
1.5.11 No candidate shall be allowed to report for registration after the closing date without the written consent of the Vice-Chancellor or his/her nominee for such late registration. An additional late registration fee will be charged.
1.5.12 Students may be required to do extended programmes if they fail to satisfy the criteria prescribed by the faculties concerned in specific subjects. Such students will
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be restricted in the number of main stream courses.
1.5.13 Council may on the recommendation of Senate, limit the number of students who may be admitted to any course of study to prevent overcrowding in the lecture rooms and laboratories.
1.5.14 No student will be permitted to change his/her course after the due date indicated in the Almanac. Change of Course Form is obtainable from the Faculty Offices.
1.5.15 All lectures must be attended punctually and regularly. Where absence from class is unavoidable, the lecturer should be notified in writing. A medical certificate is required if a student is absent for more than three consecutive days due to illness.
1.5.16 All students must leave the campus during the Official University Holiday except where other arrangements have been officially made. Every student must leave the University within 24 hours after completion of the students last examination paper.
1.6 CONDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS - GENERAL
1.6.1 HESA, shall issue a certificate of full matriculation exemption on the grounds of post-school qualifications to any person who is in possession of a senior certificate or equivalent qualification approved by HESA in one of the following completed diplomas/ post-school qualifications with a minimum prescribed full-time duration of three years:
1.6.1.1 A diploma obtained from a South African university; or
1.6.1.2 A teacher’s diploma obtained from a South African College of Education; or
1.6.1.3 A national diploma obtained from a former South African Technikon/University of Technology; or
1.6.1.4 A nursing diploma obtained from a South African Nursing College affiliated to a South African university; or
1.6.1.5 A teacher’s diploma awarded on the grounds of interrupted periods of study comprising combinations of a two year post-school certificate and a one year upgrading diploma or a two year post-school certificate followed by a two year diploma; or
1.6.1.6 Any other equivalent post-school qualification approved by HESA.
1.7 CONDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR MATURE AGE STUDENTS
1.7.1 An applicant who has attained the age of twenty three (23) years or more and is in possession of a senior certificate with acceptable pass marks, and who has been granted a certificate of conditional exemption by the Matriculation Board on grounds of mature age may be admitted to a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum fulltime duration of three years and for which a matriculation endorsement or a certificate of exemption is a prerequisite.
1.7.2 The University may, at its discretion, admit a student irrespective of educational qualifications, who has been granted a certificate of conditional exemption by the
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Matriculation Board on the grounds of having attained the age of forty five (45) years on or before the year in which he/she intends to enrol for a bachelor’s degree with a minimum full-time duration of three years where a matriculation endorsement or certificate of exemption is a prerequisite.
1.8 ADMISSION OF NON-SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS
1.8.1 The admission of international applicants (i.e. students from all countries outside the borders of South Africa), to study at any South African university is restricted by the South African Government to persons who comply with certain conditions summarised as follows:
1.8.1.1 An international applicant must follow the prescribed admission procedures, which include obtaining a valid study permit and a final letter of acceptance from the University. A copy of the study permit, certified only by the Admissions Office will be acceptable.
1.8.1.2 A study permit will normally be issued for a period not exceeding the official duration of the qualification, and must be renewed after the expiry date.
1.8.1.3 A study permit will only be valid for the course of study for which the original approval was given. Should the student change his/her course of study, the student must notify the South African High Commission thereof.
1.8.1.4 Any international student discontinuing her/his studies must notify the South African High Commission accordingly.
1.8.1.5 A non-South African citizen, who is in possession of a permanent residence permit, need not submit a study permit.
1.8.1.6 A separate fee structure applies to international students.
1.9 ADMISSION OF NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS SENATE’S DISCRETIONARY CONDITIONAL EXEMPTION
1.9.1 A candidate below the age of 23 years of age will be granted Senate’s discretionary, conditional exemption provided that such a person:
1.9.1.1 Holds a certificate entitling him/her to unconditional admission as a candidate for a degree or equivalent qualification at another institution, approved by HESA in the country where the candidate obtained his/her school-leaving certificate; or in the case of international applicants one has to comply with the requirements of HESA as contained in the international qualification document.
GENERAL ACADEMIC AND REGISTRATION RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR DEGREES, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES
G1 REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM
G1.1 On the appointed day each year, or within such extended periods as may be permitted, every person admitted as a student of the University shall submit her/his proposed
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curriculum for approval by Senate, and a curriculum thus approved shall not be modified except by permission of Senate.
G1.2 All students must pay the minimum initial installment on registration. The University reserves the right to demand the payment of the fees in full, where a student fails to pay the fees on due dates.
G1.3 The account of each student to whom a (bursary, loan or other allowance is payable,) will only be credited with the amount of such bursary, loan or allowance after completion of the prescribed forms. If a student’s bursaries and/or loans represent two thirds or more of the total fees prescribed, the balance due must be paid on the date of registration.
G1.4 Each prospective student must submit to the Registrar a list of the courses he intends to follow, duly authorised by the Dean of the Faculty concerned.
G1.5 Except by permission of Senate a student shall not be registered in the same academic year for more than one degree, diploma or certificate, or any combination of these, nor shall a student of the University be registered as a student of another university (See rule 1.5.10).
G2 AMENDMENT OF REGULATIONS
G2.1 If the regulations for a degree/diploma are amended, a student registered under the old regulations who obtains credit in the academic year preceding the introduction may, subject to any provision to the contrary, elect to proceed under either the old or new regulations, provided that:
G2.1.1 Such election shall be final, and
G2.1.2 If she/he elects to proceed under the old regulations and thereafter fails to obtain credit in any subsequent academic year or interrupts his/her studies at any time, she/he shall be obliged to proceed under the new regulations.
G3 CONDONATION OF BREACH OF REGULATIONS
G3.1 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary Senate may condone a breach of the regulations if it is satisfied that the student concerned was not at fault and would suffer undue hardship if the breach were not condoned.
G4 ADMISSION
G4.1 Subject to regulation G1, every student shall attend an approved curriculum in terms of the regulations for the degree, diploma or certificate concerned.
G4.2 Senate may approve a special curriculum within the framework of the regulations for a student who has been exempted from any course or courses in terms of the provisions of the Statute or of regulation G26 of these regulations, or who interrupted her/his studies prior to change in the regulations for the degree, diploma or certificate for which she/he is registered and is consequently obliged to proceed under the new regulations.
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G4.3 A student who takes a course in a faculty other than the one in which she/he is registered shall be required to comply with all the regulations prescribed for that course including those concerning prerequisites and ancillary courses, as if she/he was registered in the faculty in which the course is offered.
G4.4 Subject to any provision to the contrary a student shall not be admitted to the second or subsequent course in a subject unless she/he has obtained credit for the preceding course.
G5 THE REGULATIONS FOR A DEGREE MAY PRESCRIBE THAT:
G5.1 a student shall not be admitted to a particular course/module in a subject unless she/he has completed specific ancillary courses in another subject or subjects or unless such courses/modules are taken concurrently with the particular course concerned, or
G5.2 a student shall not obtain credit for a course/module completed by her/him until such time as she/he completes another specified course/s module or courses/modules
G6 SPECIAL ADMISSION PROVISIONS
G6.1 Credit shall be given for Afrikaans Special or Sesotho Special or isiXhosa Special provided that:
G6.1.1 such a course may be selected only by students who have not obtained a matriculation standard of 50% in Afrikaans or 40% in an African Language, unless the head of the department concerned recommends admission;
G6.1.2 a student who has completed a special course may register for Afrikaans I, Sesotho I or isiXhosa I but credit shall not be given for both Afrikaans Special and Afrikaans I or both Sesotho special and Sesotho I or both isiXhosa Special and isiXhosa I;
G6.1.3 a student who has obtained a year-mark of at least 70% and an examination mark of at least 70% and has passed an admission test in the standard of the first course of the language concerned may, with the approval of the head of department, be permitted to register for a second year course in the language concerned.
G6.1.4 For post graduate students, a Faculty Board on the recommendation of its Higher Degrees Committee may approve admission to post graduate studies on the basis of RPL or other satisfactory credentials.
G7 READMISSION OF STUDENTS TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The following rules and procedures shall apply to all undergraduate students to determine their eligibility for readmission to academic programmes according to Section 37(4) of the Higher Education Act, Act 101 of 1997 as amended:
G7.1 A first year student who does not obtain sufficient credits to proceed to the second year of study will not be readmitted to the university on academic grounds.
G7.2 A student who fails a course twice will not be readmitted to that course provided that the Head of Department (HOD) may, if the course is a prerequisite or a final course
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needed for the degree/diploma purposes, require the student to satisfy other specific academic requirements before allowing student to register for a third time.
G7.3 A full-time student, who fails to complete the degree, diploma or certificate within the prescribed number of years, will be allowed an extra year for a certificate and extra two years for a diploma and degree. Should she/he fail to complete by the end of the expected period, then such student may be refused readmission on academic grounds. Part-time students will be allowed two extra years for certificate and three years for diploma and degree over the normal number of years.
G7.4 Students not readmitted in terms of these rules will not be allowed to register for degree, diploma and certificate programmes of the university for at least one year.
G7.5 Refusal of readmission of students from other universities on academic grounds shall be upheld and readmission will only be considered after the year period as in G.7.4 for another programme.
G8 PROCEDURES FOR READMISSION
G8.1 Each faculty will include readmission procedures in the faculty prospectus for staff and students to know.
G8.2 Each School will identify students who fail the readmission criteria when approving examination results.
G8.3 The Faculty Executive Committee (FACEX) will approve the list of students who fail to meet the readmission criteria when approving faculty examination results.
G8.4 SENEX will ratify the faculty lists of students who fail the readmission criteria when approving faculty examinations results.
G8.5 The Executive Dean of each faculty will immediately send a written letter to those students who cannot be readmitted.
G8.6 Students will be allowed to appeal in writing immediately through the office of the Executive Dean.
G8.7 Each faculty will have an Appeals Committee to consider students appeals.
G8.8 The decision of the Faculty Appeals Committee will be final.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HONOURS DEGREE
G9 ADMISSION
G9.1 A person shall not be admitted as a candidate for an Honours degree unless he/she:
G9.1.1 has been admitted to a degree of Bachelor at the University, or is a graduate of any other university or institution and has been granted a degree status at the University or has passed at any other university or institution considered by Senate to be equivalent to the University, such examinations as in the opinion of Senate are equivalent to or
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of a higher standard than the examinations prescribed for a degree of the University;
G9.1.2 has obtained a 60% mark in a final year level course in the subject concerned, provided that a student who obtains less than 60% at final year level may be admitted to Honours Studies on probation for the first year; and
G9.1.3 is otherwise considered a suitable candidate by Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty.
G9.2 A person who wishes to be admitted as a candidate for an Honours degree must submit a written application to the Registrar setting out her/his qualifications and stating in which department he/she wishes to study. No student shall be admitted as a candidate for the same Honours degree more than once.
G9.3 Without prejudice to its general powers to admit or refuse admission to an applicant, Senate may require an applicant to undergo a test on his/her proficiency in the subject of the applicants proposed study if he/she either:
G9.3.1 obtained the qualification on which the application is based at another university or institution; or
G9.3.2 being a graduate of the University did not include the subject as a major in her/his undergraduate curriculum.
G10 ANCILLARY COURSES
Senate may require a candidate to attend specified ancillary courses in addition to the Honours degree course and may require him/her to complete such courses by examination before s/he sits for any specified part of the Honours examination.
G11 FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Senate may require a candidate to pass a test in an approved foreign language.
G12 MINIMUM PERIOD OF REGISTRATION
For Honours Students a minimum period of one year full time and a maximum period of three years full time and four years part time. The research structure will be similar to the dissertation structure under Rule G34, except that the word dissertation will be substituted by research paper and the word Master will be substituted by Honours.
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS
G13 ADMISSION
G13.1 A person shall not be admitted as a candidate for a Masters degree unless s/he:
G13.1.1 has been admitted to an Honours degree at the University; or
G13.1.2 is a graduate of any other university or institution and has been admitted to the status of a holder of the qualifications referred to in regulation G13.1.1; or
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G13.1.3 has passed at this university or any other university or at any other institution considered by Senate to be equivalent to the university, such examination as in the opinion of Senate is equivalent to or higher than the examinations prescribed for either of the qualifications referred to in regulation G13.1.1 or
G13.2 A person who wishes to be admitted as a candidate for a masters degree must submit to the Registrar a written application setting out his/her qualifications and, where applicable, the title of her/his acceptable research proposal, and an outline of the method of research.
G13.3 Without prejudice to its general powers to admit or refuse admission to an applicant, Senate may require an applicant to undergo a test on her/his proficiency in the subject concerned.
G13.4 With the approval of Senate, a suitably qualified person wishing to obtain a Masters degree by dissertation (See G31.1.1 below) may be provisionally admitted for the purpose. She/he must then submit an acceptable research proposal within six months of registration, with the proviso that an extension may be granted. At the end of this period, he/she will be de-registered if he/she has not submitted an acceptable research proposal.
G14 MINIMUM PERIOD OF REGISTRATION
For Master’s full-time students, the minimum period of registration is one year and the maximum period is four years. For Master’s part-time students the maximum period is five years.
G15 PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISION FOR SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION
G15.1 A six monthly report on the progress of a candidate shall be submitted to Senate by the supervisor. The candidate shall submit a similar report.
G15.2 Senate may at any time suspend or cancel the registration of a candidate who in its view is not making satisfactory progress with her/his studies.
G15.3 If a candidate fails to complete his/her studies within five years of registering for the degree Senate may refuse to renew his or may renew it subject to any conditions it may see fit to impose.
DOCTORAL DEGREE
G16 ADMISSION
G16.1 Except where the regulations in a particular faculty provide otherwise, a person shall not be admitted as a candidate for a doctors degree unless s/he:
G16.1.1 has been admitted to a masters degree at the University; or
G16.1.2 is a graduate of any other university institution and has been admitted to the status of Master at the University; or
G16.1.3 has passed at this or any other university or at any institution considered by Senate
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to be equivalent to the university, such examinations as in the opinion of Senate are equivalent to or higher than the examinations prescribed for the degree of Master at the University.
G16.2 A person who wishes to be admitted as a candidate for a doctors degree must submit to the Registrar a written application setting out her/his qualifications and, in the case of an application in terms of regulation G37.1, an acceptable research proposal and an outline of his method of research.
G16.3 Without prejudice to its general powers to admit or refuse admission to an applicant, Senate may require an applicant to undergo a test on her/his proficiency in his subject.
G17 MINIMUM PERIOD OF REGISTRATION
G17.1 For Doctoral full-time students, the minimum period of registration is two years and the maximum period is six years. For Doctoral part-time students the maximum period is seven years.
G18 HOW THE DEGREE MAY BE OBTAINED
G18.1 The degree may be obtained either
G18.1.1 by means of research on an approved topic prosecuted under the guidance of a promoter appointed by Senate; or
G18.1.2 on the grounds of meritorious publications, as per guidelines in the Higher Degrees Policy
GENERAL EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR DEGREES, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES
G19 EXAMINERS
G19.1 All examinations shall be conducted by at least one examiner and one moderator appointed by Senate. All final – level subjects shall be moderated by an external moderator who, is an expert in the field of study and who shall be appointed from another university or institution approved by SENATE.
G.20 ADMISSION TO EXAMINATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTARY
G20.1 The students will only be permitted to write an examination on a course/module if:
(i) They are officially registered for the course/module according to University records;
(ii) All prescribed fees have been paid by the due dates (see the fees regulations);
(iii) They satisfy the individual course/module and additional requirements for the completion of semester/year mark for entry to the examination.
G20.1.1 A student shall not be admitted to the examination at the end of a course unless he/she has obtained a semester or year mark of at least 40%
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G20.2 In order to complete a course, a student shall obtain at least 40% of the marks in every paper of the examination and;
G20.2.1 at least 50% of the total marks for the semester/year mark and the examination combined.
G20.2.2 A student who obtains 75% of the marks at the first attempt in a course/module shall be awarded a pass with a distinction in that course/module
G20.3 An examination shall include a written test comprising of one or more papers as determined by Senate, and may also include a practical or oral test or both.
G20.4 The head of department, in consultation with the examiners, may require borderline students to be condoned from 39% examination mark to 40%, 49% final mark to 50% provided the student obtain a minimum of 40% in the exam, and 74% to 75% to obtain a distinction or cum laude.
G20.5 A student shall be admitted to supplementary examinations in a course/module provided he/she has obtained an examination mark of at least 40% and a final mark of between 40% and 49% or subject to faculty rules and regulations.
G20.6 A student shall be admitted to supplementary examinations in a course/module provided he/she has obtained an examination mark of at least 40% and a final mark of between 40% and 49% or subject to professional bodies’ rules and regulations.
G20.6.1 The supplementary examinations may be written at the end of each semester/year.
G20.7 A student who qualifies for a supplementary examination in terms of G20.6 shall write the entire supplementary examination. However, if his/her final mark based on the original examination is at least 50%, only those papers in which the sub-minimum has been failed need to be written.
G20.8 The requirement of regulation G20.2 may be waived if the course concerned is the last requirement for his/her degree, diploma or certificate and the student did in fact sit for each paper in the examination for the course.
G20.9 All examinations including aegrotat, supplementary and special examinations shall be held at times determined by Senate.
G20.10 The provisions of regulation G20.2, and G20.2.1 shall, with changes where necessary, apply to a supplementary examination.
G20.11 The results of a supplementary examination, aegrotat and special examinations shall be final.
G20.12 Those students who owe only one course and qualify for special examinations should obtain a 50 % pass mark in that Examination in order to pass the course. In such cases, the year/semester mark of the student will be disregarded.
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G21 RE-MARKING
G21.1 A student may upon written application to the Registrar and payment of the prescribed fee within 30 days of the publication of the results, request remarking of his/her examination scripts for any courses / modules. The result of such a remarking shall be final. In the event of a student being successful he/she shall be refunded the fee paid.
G21.2 The remarking shall be done by person/s to be appointed by the Executive Dean in consultation with the head of the department concerned. Such a person should not have been involved in the original marking of script. Remarking shall not be permitted for papers in which external examiners are involved.
G22 AWARDING OF DEGREES, DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE CUM LAUDE
G22.1 The degree, diploma and certificate shall be awarded cum laude if a candidate complies with the following requirements:
G22.1.1 The curriculum allowed for the degree, diploma and certificate must be completed in the minimum prescribed period.
G22.1.2 None of the courses/modules prescribed in the curriculum must have been failed.
G22.1.3 The average mark obtained in all courses/modules in the candidate’s prescribed curriculum must be at least 75%.
G23 AEGROTAT AND SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS
G23.1 A student who is prevented by illness or family circumstances such as the death or serious illness of a relative during the examination from writing one or more papers, may be permitted by the Registrar (or an officer designated by him/ her) to present him/herself for an aegrotat examination, provided satisfactory evidence of such circumstances is produced.
G23.2 Permission in terms of sub-regulations G23.1 will not be granted to a student whose application fails to reach the Registrar within five (5) days after the final date of the examination.
G23.3 Permission in terms of sub-regulation G23.1 will not be granted to a student who fails to write a supplementary examination.
G23.4 A student who is granted an aegrotat examination shall be required to write all the papers in the course concerned.
G23.5 A special examination will be granted to a student who does not fulfill the requirements of sub-regulation G20.2 (40% sub-minimum) provided that the subject, module, or course is the last outstanding requirement for the degree, diploma or certificate.
G23.6 The first Special Examinations shall be conducted between the last week of February and first week of March in each academic year.
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G23.7 The second Special Examinations shall be conducted in August of each academic year.
G24.8 Aegrotat examination shall be written concurrently with the supplementary examinations.
G24 EXAMINATIONS WITH A DEFERRED SEMESTER/YEAR MARK
G24.1 A student who fails in an examination may in the following year be permitted by the head of the department concerned with the approval of the Executive Dean to present himself/herself for re-examination at the end of the academic year/semester without re-attending the course concerned, provided that the Head of the Department concerned shall require.
G24.1.1 that the previous semester/year mark obtained by the student in the course/module shall apply in respect of the subsequent year/semester of study except those cases to which rule G20.12 applies.
G24.1.2 In any event such student should register for the course and pay the prescribed fees.
G24.2 The decision of the head of department made in terms of sub-regulation G24.1.1 shall be final and the student concerned shall be informed thereof in writing before the final date for change in curricula.
G24.3 A holder of a degree, diploma or certificate who is required to complete only one course in order to qualify for admission as a candidate for a degree, or for another degree, may, by permission of Senate, present himself/herself for examination for the purpose at either an ordinary or a supplementary examination, provided that permission to present himself at a supplementary examination, where such an examination would not otherwise take place, will not be given save in exceptional circumstances.
G25 EXEMPTIONS
G25.1 Senate may, subject to such conditions as it may lay down, exempt a student from a course if he has obtained credit for the same or an equivalent course towards another degree, diploma or certificate of the University, provided that no such student shall be admitted to a degree, diploma or certificate unless:
G25.1.1 she/he has passed approved courses for the degree, diploma or certificate for at least one-half of the minimum total number of courses prescribed for the qualification. No credits will be given for final level courses. Credits for first and second level courses will be given by Senate on the recommendation of the Head of the Department.
G25.1.2 she/he shall have passed such examinations as Senate may determine; and
G25.1.3 she/he shall have complied in all other respects with the requirements for the qualification.
G25.2 The onus shall be on the student to submit to the Faculty an authentic statement of credits obtained elsewhere, complete an application form and pay the prescribed fees.
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G25.3 Senate may permit a student to graduate with another related qualification where:
G25.3.1 the student has obtained credit for some but not all the courses required for a qualification
G25.3.2 he/she has also where necessary (in terms of regulation G8.3 or otherwise) accumulated additional credits valid for the related qualification.
G25.3.3 all the credits can be combined in a way that fulfils the requirements for the related degree provided that if such a student later decides to continue with the original qualification he/she shall do so in terms of regulation G25.1.
G26 CREDIT
G26.1 Subject to any provision to the contrary a student shall obtain credit for every course completed by him/her, provided that the regulations for a qualification may lay down that a student may not proceed to the second or subsequent year of study in any particular subject or in any subject whatever until he has completed the minimum number of courses prescribed for the purpose.
G27 DETERMINATION OF YEAR OF STUDY
G27.1 Except where otherwise provided for in the faculty regulations, a student shall be in his/her first year of study until he/she has obtained credit for at least 50% of year or semester courses including majors; in his/her final year of study when she/ he is taking courses which will enable him to complete the requirements for the qualification in that year.
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
For all research output, appropriate and relevant research ethics requirements should have been satisfied and plagiarism is prohibited.
Refer to the University Higher Degrees policy on the Code of Good practice. Quality assurance of Post Graduate Degrees will be strictly applied.
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR HONOURS DEGREE
G28 EXAMINATION
G28.1 The Honours examination shall be:
G28.1.1 A form of written examination and/or a research paper and/or a practical examination; and
G28.1.2 Such examinations as are required to satisfy regulations G10 and G11
G28.2 The examination shall be held at the end of each academic year or semester, in which the course or part of it is taken.
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G28.3 A semester/year mark may be awarded in each paper/module. If awarded, a semester/year mark of 40% in a paper/module shall enable a candidate to sit for an examination in that paper.
G28.4 If a semester/year module contribution of the semester/ year mark shall not exceed 60% of the final mark.
G28.5 Contribution of the research paper to the Honours Degree will be 25% of the total academic credits.
G28.6 A research paper shall be examined by at least one internal examiner, one internal moderator and one external examiner approved by Senate, provided the internal examiner may be the same person as the supervisor.
G28.7 The number of hard and electronic copies, the research paper structure and other requirements will be similar to those under rule G32 and G33 except that the words ‘dissertation’ and ‘master of’ will be substituted by words ‘Research Paper’ and ‘Honours’ respectively wherever applicable.
G28.8 The candidate should have obtained at least 50% from at least one external examiner for the research paper and the final average mark will be calculated by equal weight to the internal as well as the external assessment.
G29 CUM LAUDE
The Honours degree of Bachelor shall be conferred cum laude on a candidate who obtains an average of 75% of the marks in the examination for this degree provided that (the candidate has completed the degree in the minimum permissible time) and has not written any supplementary examinations or failed any paper/module.
G30 EXCEPTIONS
Any exception to or modification of the above regulations shall be approved by Senate.
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G31 EXAMINATIONS
G31.1 A candidate shall either:
G31.1.1 submit a mini dissertation or a dissertation on the approved topic; or
G31.1.2 present himself/herself for an examination comprising a prescribed number of written papers/modules and a maximum of four written papers/modules; or
G31.1.3 submit a dissertation and in addition present himself/herself for a written or oral examination as determined by Senate on the recommendation of the board of the faculty concerned;
G31.2 Regulations governing semester/year marks; sub- minimum; and pass mark as
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stipulated for the Honours degree shall apply in this case.
G31.3 A mini dissertation or a dissertation shall be examined by one internal examiner, one internal moderator and two external examiners approved by Senate, provided that the internal examiner may be the same person as the supervisor. The dissertation must satisfy by at least one external by examiner in order to qualify for a pass. The suggestions of the external examiner who failed the student will be made use of to improve the research output. The final average mark will be calculated by equal weight to the internal as well as the external assessment.
G32 RE-EXAMINATION
G32.1 Except by permission of Senate a candidate may not present himself/ herself for examination more than twice.
G33 MINI DISSERTATIONS AND DISSERTATIONS
G33.1 A candidate wishing to receive his/her degree at a particular graduation ceremony shall notify the Registrar not later than a date two weeks before the last faculty meeting of the preceding year of his/her intention to submit his/her dissertation, and shall submit it not later than 31 December of that year, or, by special permission of the head of the department, not later than 31 January, provided that this does not constitute a guarantee on the part of the University that the dissertation will have been examined in time for the ensuing graduation ceremony, provided further that the whole examination process (including Senate approval) will have been completed by 31 March.
G33.2 A candidate shall not submit a mini dissertation or a dissertation unless it is accompanied by a written declaration by the supervisor in which permission is granted to lodge the dissertation. Such declaration does not commit the supervisor to recommend the award of the degree.
G33.3 For examination purposes a candidate shall present the mini dissertation or dissertation in triplicate. After approval of the dissertation, and before conferment of the degree, the candidate shall submit a further seven copies, unless special permission has been granted for the submission of a smaller number. In addition four electronic copies (CD or DVD) labelled appropriately also need to be submitted. A candidate should have obtained at least 50% for the mini dissertation or dissertation from at least one external examiner.
G34 DISSERTATION STRUCTURE
G34.1 A dissertation shall, unless exemption is granted from this requirement, be typed in double spacing and be stoutly bound.
G34.2 The title page of a dissertation shall bear the following inscription:
1. …………………………………….……………….(Full title of dissertation)
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2. ……………………………………….…………….(full name of candidate)
3. ……………….……………Submitted in fulfilment/ partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of ……...…..in…...….. (name of subject) at the Walter Sisulu University
4. Supervisor…………….……………….……..
5. Year submitted……………………..………
G34.3 A dissertation which has previously been submitted for a degree at another university shall not be accepted, but material taken by the candidate from existing publications and properly acknowledged may be incorporated in the dissertation.
G34.4 A candidate shall submit, together with his/her dissertation, a copy of every dissertation previously submitted by her/him for another degree, whether it was accepted or not.
G34.5 A dissertation shall not be approved unless it provides proof of the candidate’s acquaintance with the methods and techniques of research. The language must be correct and the technical workmanship satisfactory.
G35 CUM LAUDE
A Masters degree may be awarded cum laude to a candidate who in the opinion of Senate has attained the desired standard.
G36 PUBLICATION
If, at the date of presentation, a portion of the dissertation submitted has not been published, or is not being published in a manner satisfactory to the University, the University shall have the right to reproduce the work, in whole or in part, for purposes of research. The University may waive this right, provided that the candidate makes arrangements for publication of the work in a manner satisfactory to the University.
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G37 H0W THE DEGREE MAY BE OBTAINED
G37.1 The degree may be obtained either
G37.1.1 by means of thesis on an approved topic prosecuted under the guidance of a promoter appointed by Senate; or
G37.1.2 on the ground of meritorious publications, as per guidelines in the Higher Degrees Policy.
G38 EXAMINATION
G38.1 A candidate may be required to present him/herself for an examination comprising a prescribed number of written modules/papers.
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G38.2 A candidate admitted in terms of regulation G37.1.1 shall submit a thesis on the approved topic and, if so prescribed in the regulations of the faculty or required by the examiners, present himself for an oral or written examination on the subject of his/her thesis or in the relevant subject as a whole.
G38.3 A candidate admitted in terms of regulation G37.1.2 shall submit his/her publication, in which case the rules relating to the submission of a thesis shall apply, with necessary changes.
G38.4 A candidate may not submit a thesis unless his/her promoter has reported to Senate that s/he is satisfied with the candidate’s knowledge of the subject as a whole.
G38.5 Senate may require a candidate to attend, and by examination to complete, a programme of study before s/he may submit his/her thesis.
G38.6 A thesis shall be examined by one internal examiner, one internal moderator and three external examiners approved by Senate, provided that the internal examiner may be the same person as the supervisor. The thesis must satisfy by at least two external examiners in order to qualify for a pass. The candidate should have obtained at least 50% for the thesis from at least two external examiners.
G38.7 The final average mark will be calculated by equal weight to the internal as well as the external assessment.
G39 EXAMINATION
Except by permission of Senate a candidate may not present himself/ herself for examination more than twice. The suggestions from the external examiner who failed the student will be made use of to improve the research output.
G40 THESIS
G40.1 A candidate wishing to receive his/her degree at a particular graduation ceremony shall notify the Registrar not later than a date two weeks before the last faculty meeting of the preceding year of his/her intention to submit his/her thesis, and shall submit it not later than 31 December of that year, or by special permission of the head of the department, not later than 31 January, provided that this does not constitute a guarantee on the part of the University that the thesis will have been examined in time for the ensuing graduation ceremony, provided further that the whole examinations process (including Senate approval) will have been completed by 31 March.
G40.2 For examination purposes a candidate shall present the thesis in triplicate. After approval of the thesis, and before conferment of the degree, the candidate shall submit a further seven copies, unless special permission has been granted for the submission of a smaller number. In addition four electronic copies (CD or DVD) appropriately labelled also need to be submitted.
G40.3 When submitted, a thesis shall be accompanied by a declaration by the candidate as to the extent to which it represents his/ her own work, both in concept and execution.
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G41 THESIS STRUCTURE
G41.1 A thesis shall, unless exception is granted from this requirement, be typed in double spacing and be stoutly bound.
G41.2 The title page of a thesis shall bear the following
inscription:
1 ……………………………..…..... (full title of thesis)
2. .....……………………………... (full name of candidate)
3. Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of... (Name of the subject) at the Walter Sisulu University.
4. Supervisor……………………..………
5. Year submitted …………….……….
G41.3 A thesis which has previously been submitted for a degree at another university shall not be accepted, but material taken by the candidate from existing publications and properly acknowledged may be incorporated in the thesis.
G41.4 A candidate shall submit together with her/his thesis, a copy of every dissertation or thesis previously submitted by him/ her for another degree, whether it was accepted or not.
G41.5 A thesis shall not be approved unless it provides proof of original work by the candidate and constitutes a distinct contribution to the knowledge of and insight into the subject.
G42 PUBLICATION
If, at the date of presentation, a portion of the thesis submitted has not been published, or is not being published in a manner satisfactory to the University, the University shall have the right to reproduce the work, in whole or in part, for purposes of research. The University may waive this right, provided that the candidate makes arrangements for publication of the work in a manner satisfactory to the University. For further information on general regulations for Honours and the guide to Higher Degree studies, please visit our website www.wsu.ac.za.
G43 THESIS AND DISSERTATION COPIES FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
G43.1 Two copies of thesis and dissertation (one hardbound and one digital in PDF format) of a Masters and Doctoral Degree are to be submitted to the WSU Library on completion of study.
G43.2 The two copies must be submitted with evidence from the Higher Degrees Committee that studies have been completed.
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ACADEMIC DRESS AND REGALIAThe antique silver, embossed Academic Seal depicting the face of Walter Sisulu, after whom the University was named, has been adopted exclusively for academic purposes such as Graduation. It appears on the degrees and diplomas awarded to graduates of WSU and is incorporated into the Academic Dress and Regalia used at Graduation.
Agraduandshallnotbeallowedtowearahoodofaqualificationthatisnotbeingawarded to him/her in the graduation ceremony.
All graduands must settle their outstanding fees before graduation in order to graduate.
The seal carries three words which depict three significant values which were embraced by Walter Sisulu and which consequently, underpin the values embraced by WSU:
• Excellence• Wisdom• Integrity
The seal also features on some of the Academic Regalia used at Graduation. A range of different gowns with symbolic meaning is worn by the academics and dignitaries who attend graduation and all graduands wear WSU academic dress on being capped by the Chancellor. The WSU corporate colours of black, white and silver form the foundation for academic regalia whilst the four faculties can be identified by their own specific colours:
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology: Olive GreenFaculty of Health Sciences: RedFaculty of Business, Management Sciences and Law: TurquoiseFaculty of Education: Maroon
The regalia aesthetic designed for WSU is influenced by and incorporates traditional Xhosa beading that in a minimal and linear fashion remains true to the spirit of academic regalia whilst honouring the traditions of the area which WSU serves.
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SECTION SIX
GENERAL INFORMATION ON LIBRARY SERVICES
6.13.1 MEMBERSHIP Membership is free of charge and commences after library registration. Membership for students expires immediately after the annual examinations or when a student discontinues his/her course of study during the academic year. Membership of staff and external borrowers expires at the end of each academic year.
The WSU staff or our student identity cards must be produced whenever service is required from the library. External borrowers will produce an Identity Document for all library transactions.
Membership to the community is subject to approval by the University Librarian. Prospective community library members will pay a non-refundable fee of R250.00 that will be reviewed annually.
Membership is grouped according to the following categories: • The Chancellor • Council Members • Academic Staff (F/T or Contract & Temporary Staff) • Administrative Staff • Registered Students • External Borrowers, Community/ Members • Visiting lecturers/Students Alumni NB Additional information on membership can be accessed from the WSU Intranet.
6.13.2 RULES & REGULATIONS WSU Libraries are a critical information resource aimed at facilitating studying, learning research and teaching activities of the University to fulfill its role. Library environment should always be conducive to serious studying.
These rules apply to everyone using the library. Library shall mean all parts of interior of the Main Library and all branch libraries including, without limitations, the entrance structures of each library.
Library staff shall intervene to prohibit any of the activities or behaviours listed below:• Library users must conduct themselves in a decent manner that is not disturbing to other
users. • The Library is a non-smoking environment. This rule applies to smoking in the toilets as
well. • No food or drink may be consumed. • Firearms are not allowed • Use of cellular devices is prohibited. • Briefcases, study satchels, bags and shopping bags are not permitted and storage is
available for these. • Cleanliness must be maintained at all times. • Users may not replace items on the shelves. • Current identification card is required for all transactions.
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• Handle library material with care e.g. not tearing or folding of papers. • Theft and mutilation of library material is regarded a very serious and a punishable offence.
Transgression of the WSU libraries’ rules may lead to suspension of the user’s lending privileges for a period such as stipulated by the Librarian in charge. Serious transgressions will be reported to the Disciplinary Committee.
6.13.3 LIBRARY HOURSNMD, IBIKA, COLLEGE STREET & POTSDAM LIBRARIES During Term Mon-Fri: 09:00-21:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00 Sun: Closed During Examinations Mon-Fri: 09:00-21:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00 Sun: 09:00-17:00 During VacationsCOLLEGE ST & POTSDAM LIBRARIESMon-Thur: 09:00-17:00 Friday: 09:00-13:00IBIKA LIBRARYMon-Thur: 09:00-16:00 Friday: 09:00-14:00NMD CAMPUS LIBRARYMon-Thur: 09:00-16:30 Friday: 09:00-15:30
CAMBRIDGE ST LIBRARYDuring TermMon-Thur: 09:00-17:00 Friday: 09:00-13:00 Sat: Closed
CHISELHURST LIBRARYDuring Term Mon-Fri: 09:00-18:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00During Examinations Mon-Fri: 09:00-18:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00 Sun: 09:00-17:00 During VacationsMon-Thur: 09:00-16:00 Fri: 09:00-14:00
ZAMUKULUNGISA HEIGHTS LIBRARYDuring Term Mon-Fri: 09:00-21:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00During Examinations Mon-Thur: 09:00-22:00 Fri: 09:00-20:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00 Sun: 09:00-17:00During VacationsMon-Thur: 09:00-16:00 Fri: 09:00-14:00
QUEENSTOWN CAMPUS LIBRARYDuring Term Mon-Thur: 09:00-21:00 Friday: 09:00-20:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00During Examinations Mon-Thur: 09:00-22:00 Fri: 09:00-20:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00 Sun: 09:00-17:00During VacationsMon-Thur: 09:00-16:00 Fri: 09:00-14:00
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MASIBULELE LIBRARYDuring Term Mon-Fri: 09:00-18:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00During Examinations Mon-Thur: 09:00-22:00 Fri: 09:00-20:00 Sat: 09:00-17:00 Sun: 09:00-17:00During VacationsMon-Thur: 09:00-16:00 Fri: 09:00-14:00
MEDICAL LIBRARY DURING TERM Mon-Fri: 08:00-17:00 Sat: Closed Sun: Closed During Examinations Mon-Fri: 08.00-21.00 Sat: 09.00-17.00 Sun: 09.00 -17.00 During Short vacations (March & September) Mon- Fri: 08.00-17.00 Sat: 09.00-13.00 Sun: Closed During Long Vacations (June & December) Mon- Fri: 08:00-17:00 Sat: Closed Sun: Closed
6.13.4 COPYRIGHT All photocopying is carried out in compliance with the current Copyright Act. Notices to this effect are posted near the photocopy machines. Use of electronic resources in the library is governed by the Copyright Act and also by licenses signed by the library. Users of the library are deemed to have undertaken to abide by these licenses when they register as members of the library and that any material obtained is solely for their own use, research or private study.
SECTION SEVEN
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SERVICES
This department provides ICT services to the entire WSU community. Our primary purpose is to ensure that the students, as our main customers, receive the best possible educational services from the University
Vision To facilitate an excellent ICT environment for effective research, teaching, learning and community engagement.
Mission• To implement a best practice service management framework that will deliver effective
services• To provide ICT solutions that respond to customer needs • To develop and sustain an ICT infrastructure that will facilitate effective delivery of
university services. • To develop a department of choice for ICT practitioners
InformationICT Services is responsible for various aspects of IT including:• Development & Administration: Logistics, Application Development, Standards, Projects
and Architecture• Operations: Telecom & Network, Application Services (Web & Databases), Servers &
Storage and Internet Security• Client Services: User Support and Service Desk
All staff and students gain access to the WSU Network (including Internet and Email) with a password that is exclusive to each user and may not be divulged to anyone.All Network systems are monitored and may be used for official purposes only.
The content of the WSU Website is managed by the Marketing, Communication & Development Department but maintained by ICT Services.
All computer and network equipment belonging to the University may only be installed, removed and maintained by ICT Services technical staff.
All users of the WSU Network and ICT Services are required to abide by the Rules and Regulations that govern the legal and professional use of the Network and all ICT Services. The full Rules and Regulations are displayed in the computer laboratories and may also be obtained from the Intranet on www.wsu.ac.za
Contact It is important that all staff and students communicate with the ICT Services via the ICT Service Desk to ensure all issues and faults are recorded
o Web – Login to Intranet > ICT Service Desko Email - [email protected] Phone – 043 702 9321 (BC) 047401 6399 (IBIKA) 047 502 2989 (NMD)
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WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL)
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is a structured educational strategy integrating classroom studies with practical work experience in a field related to a student’s academic or career goals. It is not an add-on to curriculum, but an integral part of the educational process. There are academic programs at WSU where students cannot graduate unless they complete practical work experience. This provides students an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. Essentially WIL is a partnership between the educational institution, the student studying a particular program and the employer with specified responsibilities for each party.
The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Unit (formerly Department of Co-operative Education) at WSU has been established to facilitate and promote the philosophy and application of WIL (also known as experiential learning) at the university. The WIL program supports the WSU mission in pursuit of its vision as a developmental university. The university has established partnerships with a variety of businesses, government departments, community organizations and non-government organizations (NGOs) to facilitate the placement of students for work-integrated learning.
All parties to WIL (students, employers and educational institution) benefit from this partnership. Students work in a setting where they put theory into practice; develop work-place culture and expectations; develop “soft” skills; get an opportunity to develop a range of attributes; their employment prospects are enhanced; they get assistance in developing career strategies and awareness of opportunities and building up a network of contacts.
The period of experiential learning varies from program to program, e.g. Engineering and Hospitality Management students spend a year (six months during second year and another six months during their final year of study) in industry and Small Business Management students spend six months during their final year of study. Students must register for experiential learning (as per appropriate subject codes) and provide the WIL unit with a letter of acceptance from the employer before embarking on this venture. Failure to do so will result in students failing their experiential learning component.
A contract of employment which regulates the partnership is entered into between the student and the employer during the experiential learning period. While at the workplace the student is allocated a subject expert with several years of appropriate experience in his or her area of study. He/She receives experiential learning under the direct supervision of the mentor who is responsible for guidance in respect of the field of study for which the student is registered. The Academic Department in which the student is registered determines the outcomes of the WIL. The outcomes are then incorporated into the logbooks. The outcomes are areas to which the student must be exposed during the experiential learning period. All tasks and activities completed by the student are recorded on the logbook and signed by the mentor or supervisor. The student’s performance at the workplace is supervised and evaluated by the mentor or supervisor. The evaluation of the student’s work by the mentor is used in part to determine the mark for experiential learning.
At the end of the training period the student is evaluated by the relevant Academic Department. Subsequent to the successful evaluation of the total experiential learning experience, confirmation on the completion of experiential learning will be officially given to the Examinations Department of WSU. The student will be informed of the outcome of the evaluation by the Examinations Department once all the outstanding fees have been paid.
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CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING DEVELOPMENT
MISSIONThe Centre for Learning and Teaching Development (CLTD) provides services and programmes which are aimed at maximizing the quality of students’ learning experiences. Towards this mission, the CLTD mission is committed to the following statement, To promote excellence in learning and teaching by providing integrated and specialized professional expertise and services for all faculties towards the improvement of the institutional learning and teaching culture. As the Centre, we are committed to the following WSU Goals:• To offer relevant programmes that will equip students with life long career decision-
making, planning and management skills. • To ensure an effective and efficient system-wide approach to student access and retention
by assisting faculties and cooperating with related institutional units.• To promote excellence by integrating technology with learning and teaching.• To develop partnerships with the regional Further Education and Training Colleges and
Schools.• To provide specialized educational expertise and functions to all WSU faculties in designing
and managing relevant and accredited academic programmes.
Towards the fulfillment of these goals, the CLTD has the follows units and specific functions:
FUNCTIONS OF THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT UNIT• Design and coordinate the orientation programme of all new students.• Provide academic counseling to all students.• Provide training for and manage Mentorship Programmes.• Set up and support peer study groups.• Mediate, where appropriate, with academic and administrative departments to resolve
student academic problems.• Provide psychometric assessment.• Coordinate the graduate placement programme.• Provide life skills for the world of work.• Coordinate the recruitment and employment of students.• Coordinate and coordinate the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) programme as a skills-based
retention programme.
FUNCTIONS OF THE EXTENDED STUDIES ACADEMY• Coordinate and assist faculties in developing profiles of WSU learners for placement
purposes.• Champion the design, development and implementation of all placement tests including
alternative admission.• Co-ordinate, in partnership with university faculties, an institutional strategy for all DOE-
funded Access/Foundation programmes.• Coordinate and develop skills-based retention programmes such as • Academic Literacy courses, • Computer and Information Literacy, • Life Skills,
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• Writing and Reading Centers,• Design and develop a tracking and monitoring system.
FUNCTIONS OF THE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION UNITChampion e-learning as both a teaching and a learning management system.Promote academic expertise in the integration of learning and teaching.Coordinate curriculum innovation in digital learning.Manage the institutions Learning and Teaching Technology Centres. Provide advice on learning materials development, both printed and online.
FUNCTIONS OF THE FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIT • Bridge the gap between the HE sector and its feeder system through partnership with
regional FET Colleges and Schools.• Increase the enrolments of Mathematics, Science, Engineering and Technology (MSET)
and Accountancy students from the regional FET Colleges and schools. • Coordinate developmental partnerships in other strategic areas between WSU and the
regional FET Colleges and Schools.• Promote scholarship for learning and teaching development.
FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT• Champion the professionalization of academic staff.• Assist faculties in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) candidate advice and support. • Provides specialized expertise and functions in designing and managing relevant and
accredited academic programmes.• Provide specialized expertise in programme design, assessment and learning materials
development. • Promote the acquisition of life skills which contribute to academic and excellence in learning
and teaching.• Ensure efficient and effective use of available human and physical resources. • Assist academic staff to attain a teaching qualification, for example a Post Graduate
Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE).
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DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (DIVISION OF DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & RESEARCH)
The Directorate of Postgraduate Studies provides professional research support services to postgraduate students and their supervisors and coordinates postgraduate research endeavours in all faculties spread over in the four WSU campuses.
The Directorate ensures high academic and ethical standards in postgraduate research and deals proactively with quality development, quality assurance, and quality control. These are achieved by, amongst others, requiring all stakeholders to adhere to both the substantive and procedural requirements of the University Higher Degrees Policy and the Code of Good Practice in addition to subscribing to the stipulations of the national regulatory authorities and professional bodies.
The Directorate discharges its duties by working cooperatively and collaboratively with the faculty committees on Research Mentoring, Research Ethics, Research Development and Higher Degrees besides facilitating the institutional scrutiny of postgraduate research progress and output through similar committees at the university level. At WSU, research is considered as an essential and inseparable component of postgraduate studies. Postgraduate research involves the scholarly investigation of a topic that leads to the establishment of new knowledge and/or concepts and principles that advance understanding of an academic discipline. WSU prefers not to prescribe approaches to solve particular research problems.
Nevertheless, WSU expects those engaged in postgraduate studies and their supervisors to act with the highest standards of integrity in terms of research proposals, funding initiatives and research publications. Postgraduate students and their supervisors are expected to adhere to high ethical and professional standards. Validity and reliability as well as critical reflection not only in the planning and development of postgraduate research but also honesty in the reporting of data are considered pertinent. Plagiarism is prohibited in postgraduate research outputs.
Presenting postgraduate research work in progress and research papers in postgraduate student research seminars and in conferences are deemed as essential ingredients of postgraduate studies at WSU. These are sponsored by the institution. In addition, WSU not only provides substantial funding for research-related expenses of postgraduate students but also subsidises postgraduate students’ fees.
DIRECTOR: DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIESPROFESSOR K. JOHN MAMMEN D.Ed (UNITRA), M.Sc (RSU), M.Ed (Rhodes), LLB (WSU), B.Ed (Rhodes), B.Sc (RSU), HDE-Postgraduate (UFH).
DIRECTOR’S SECRETARY: Ms. EULEEN LAWRENCE
CONTACT DETAILS: Tel: 047-502 2189/2225/2550; Fax: 047-502 2775; email: [email protected]; [email protected]
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CENTRE FOR HIV & AIDS
VISIONThe WSU Centre for HIV & AIDS (CHA) strives to be the leading role-player in preventing the spread and mitigating the impact of HIV infection among students, staff and communities.
MISSIONThe Centre for HIV & AIDS (CHA) will develop a well-coordinated and highly effective and efficient response to the HIV & AIDS pandemic by:
• Coordinating the development of high quality programmes that are effective in prevention, and promotion of care and support for all people affected and living with HIV & AIDS;
• Building capacity to manage and mitigate the impact of HIV& AIDS and;• Advocating and lobbying for HIV & AIDS policy & programme implementation.
KEY RESULT AREAS• Institutional HIV/AIDS Policy and Strategic plan Implementation & Assessment• Staff and Students’ Welfare: Prevention, Treatment, Care & Support• HIV & AIDS Curriculum Integration• HIV & AIDS Research• Human and Legal Rights• Community Engagement• Monitoring and Evaluation of all HIV & AIDS result areas
PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS OFFERED• Student Peer Education Programme• Staff Peer Education Programmes• HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaigns • Health Promotion Programme (Living Positively with Positive HIV Status)• Voluntary Counselling & Testing Awareness • Anti-retroviral Drugs Awareness Workshops• Community outreach and partnerships• Gender & HIV/AIDS related workshops• Legal & Human Rights workshops/seminars• HIV/AIDS Research Conferences/colloquium/seminars• HIV/AIDS Curriculum Integration Workshops and Training• Referrals
WheretofindCHA:Buffalo City Campus:CHA Directorate: Chiselhurst Site, Buffalo City Campus, East LondonTel.: 043 709 4757/4752Fax: 086 546 7051E-mail address: [email protected] & [email protected]
Potsdam Site: Tel.: 043 708 5442
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Mthatha Campus:NMD, & Zamukulungisa SitesTel.: 047 502 2727 & 1486
Butterworth Campus:Ibika SiteTel.: 047 401 6345
Queenstown Campus:Queenstown SiteTel.: 045 838 2598 Masibulele Site040 842 6800
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ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT UNIT
VISION AND MISSION OF THE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE IN RELATION TO THAT OF WSU
The University’s overall vision serves as the generic framework for the visions of the Faculties; their Schools as well as the University’s Centres. Accordingly, the vision of WSU is “To be a leading African comprehensive university focusing on innovative educational, research and community partnership programmes that are responsive to local, regional and national development priorities, and cognisant of continental and international imperatives.” The EDC’s vision, below, is located firmly within the University’s overall long-term vision. Entrepreneurship development is of specific significance to the mission of WSU. The WSU mission (below) views the acquisition of “entrepreneurial attributes” as one of the core distinguishing features of the University’s graduates. As such the Centre will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the University’s graduates eventually acquire and exhibit the entrepreneurial attributes as adumbrated in the mission. Entrepreneurship also features high in the niche areas of the University, specifically in the Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Law. It is an integral part of the vision as well as a research niche area.
VISION OF THE EDCThe new Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) draws its vision from that of the Faculty of Business; Management Sciences and Law (BML), which is to excel in the empowerment of world-class professionals and entrepreneurs from rural and developing communities. The EDC’s vision will therefore be to “excel in the empowerment of world-class businesspeople and entrepreneurs from rural and developing communities”.
THE EDC’S MISSION WILL BE TO:• Conduct relevant research into entrepreneurship-related challenges and opportunities;
• Ensure that the research findings are meaningful and can be applied to improve the plight of the target
• population of the EDC as well as the various stakeholders in the field concerned;
• Explore entrepreneurship development models that work in poor; rural and/or developing contexts with a specific bias towards Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in the province;
• Research and develop implementation mechanisms for new models of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment that involve communities (in various forms, including co-ops);
• Develop and offer a range of programmes that are geared at developing human capital in the entrepreneurship and small business field; using the Provincial Growth and Development Programme as the main guide (in terms of priority areas for business development);
• Champion and run a new and unique MBA that focuses primarily on owner-managers of Small to Medium Enterprises in partnership with key stakeholders and business formations;
• Offer a range of business advisory services to SME’s in partnership with stakeholders .
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
The promotion and development of quality student life at Walter Sisulu University is the responsibility of the Department of Students Affairs under the leadership of the Executive Director of Student Affairs. The Department is also responsible for enforcing the University’s Rules and Regulations pertaining to students. The Department of Student Affairs has offices at all WSU campuses and manages student enquiries, complaints, events and student life in general on a daily basis. Using the services of dedicated and competent staff, the Department of Student Affairs provides students with relevant training and support within the areas of counseling, health, residences, sport, personal development and student governance. The Department strives to create and sustain a vibrant and well-resourced learning environment in which respectful relationships are established. Interpersonal skills such as cross-cultural dynamics, empathy, citizenship, voluntarism and social responsibility are groomed amongst WSU’s students. The University is committed to providing students with a holistic learning experience. Students, in turn, are expected to respect and protect the rules and property of the University and the rights and property of fellow students.
GENERAL RULES FOR STUDENTS
Acceptance of rules and regulations 1. When a student’s application to study at Walter Sisulu University is accepted, he/she
automatically becomes a member of the University and ipso facto agrees to abide by its Rules and Regulations. It is the joint responsibility of all members to observe the rules and maintain the standards of the University, and the official duty of all staff to enforce, if and when required and necessary, the Rules and Regulations of the Walter Sisulu University.
2. It is incumbent upon each student of the University to familiarize himself/herself with all the University’s codes, regulations, rules and instructions to which he/ she may be subject.
3. Without limiting student misconduct as may implicitly or expressly be provided for in these rules or any other rules and regulations of the University, a student shall be guilty of misconduct if he/she intentionally or negligently contravenes or subverts, or attempts to contravene or subvert, or assists, encourages or persuades any other person to contravene or subvert a code, regulation, rule or instruction of the University.
4. All students are subject to the control of any member of the University staff, so far as their general conduct is concerned and are required to provide their student details when asked for such information by any officer of the University.
Admission to campus 1. Admission to campus is by Student Card, which is issued free of charge at registration.
These cards must be displayed by students whilst on the campus. 2. All students must leave the campus during the official University holidays except when
other arrangements have been officially made. Every student must leave the University within 24 hours after completion of the student’s last examination paper.
Attendance at lectures 1. All lectures must be attended punctually and regularly. Where absence from class
is unavoidable, the Student Registration Officer should be notified in writing of the circumstances as soon as possible.
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2. A medical certificate is required if a student is absent for more than three consecutive days due to illness. The University may at its own cost, at any time require any student forthwith to undergo a medical examination before a Medical Officer of its choice and submit to the University a medical certificate in respect thereof.
Initiation and raids 1. Initiation and student raids in any form are strictly forbidden.2. Any interference with first year students or any other student at any time, direct or indirect
physical contact, sexual or gender harassment, assault or molestation, psychological injury or humiliation is a serious transgression of the code of conduct.
Vehicles,trafficandparkingregulation1. No unauthorized vehicles are allowed on the campus. 2. A student’s car must display a valid parking disc, issued by the University, on the front
windscreen of the car. 3. Traffic and parking regulations stipulated by the University must be observed. 4. The University reserves the right to search any vehicle entering the University and to
confiscate or hold any item specified below.
Fire-arms and other dangerous objects No fire-arms or dangerous objects whatsoever may be brought onto the University campus.
Property No student may negligently or maliciously damage, remove or destroy any property of the University or its members.
Change of address A student should notify the Student Registration Officer within 14 days of any change of address or contact details.
Messages, personal mail and telephone calls 1. A student may not receive telephone calls at the Administrative buildings of the University
except in the case of emergency. The public phone booths in and around the campus area are for normal use by students.
2. A student may have personal mail addressed to the University only if the student has no fixed address in term time. The University is not responsible for forwarding personal mail received for students who are no longer registered at the University.
3. Students will not be called out of classes for visitors except in the case of an emergency.
Publication of material 1. A student cannot affix, distribute or display a banner, placard, notice, circular, letter,
pamphlet, or any other printed material on or in the University premises without first obtaining the written permission of the Vice-Chancellor or the person authorized to do so.
2. A student may not knowingly make a misrepresentation, false or erroneous statement to any member of the University or intentionally provide materially false or misleading information to anyone inside or outside the University to, for or about the University.
3. Students may not reproduce or transmit in any form or manner, whether electronically or mechanically (including photocopying, recording or any other form of information storage or retrieval), any book, thesis, dissertation, article, computer programme, printed tutorial
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matter or 4. any other study aids in respect of which copyright exists, unless such reproduction or
transmission is done in a manner authorized in terms of the Copyright Act No. 98 of 1978, and unless the copyright owner’s permission for the reproduction or transmission is obtained.
5. A student may not use the name of the University or its corporate branding to offer for sale or advertise any goods or services, or seek to collect funds or any other favour, without the written permission of the Vice-Chancellor or the person authorized to do so.
6. Appearance, dress and general behaviour.7. Students are expected to maintain an acceptable standard of personal hygiene and dress. 8. Students should not behave in a manner that leads to or may lead to the University’s
reputation being prejudiced; the maintenance of order, discipline and security at the University being prejudiced or imperiled; the process of tuition, examinations, research, practicals and administration, and general University activities being prejudiced or imperiled.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
General Student Conduct 1. All students are subject to the control of any member of the academic and senior
administrative staff, so far as their general conduct is concerned and are required to state their names and place of residence and/or produce positive identification when asked to do so by any such officer of the University who has so identified himself/ herself.
2. Students are required at all times to abstain from any conduct which may reasonably be regarded as unbecoming in a student of the University.
3. Students must notify the Student Administration Officer of any change in their home or contact address.
4. A student who is prevented by illness or any other reason from attendance at the University must see to it that the Dean of the relevant Faculty/Director of Student Affairs is informed of the circumstances as soon as possible.
5. The University may at its own cost, at any time require any student forthwith to undergo a medical examination before a Medical Officer of its choice and submit to the University a medical certificate in respect thereof.
6. A student shall not engage in any conduct which is defamatory of any officer or any other member of the University community or which may reasonably be regarded as offensive.
7. Each student is required to abide by the rules and the regulations of his/her relevant Academic Faculty.
DefinitionofMisconduct1. A student shall, in general, be guilty of misconduct if he/she conducts himself/herself
in a manner which either is or could be prejudicial to the good name of the University, maintenance of order at the University or the proper performance of the work of the University or conducts himself/herself in any other respect in an unbecoming, improper or disgraceful way on the University campus or elsewhere.
2. Notwithstanding the above paragraph or as may be implicitly or expressly provided for in these rules or any other rules and regulations of the University, a student shall, specifically, be guilty of misconduct if he/she:
c. Intentionally or negligently contravenes and attempts to contravene or subvert, or assists, encourages or persuades any other person to contravene or subvert a code, regulation, rule or instruction of the University (Note: it is incumbent on each student to familiarise
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himself/herself with the University’s disciplinary code, regulations, rules and instructions to which he/she may be subject);
d. Refuses or fails to comply with a lawful instruction or request of any official, body or employee of the University, or acts contrary to such lawful instruction or request;
e. Steals, unlawfully appropriates, uses or misuses, destroys, damages or alienates property of the University or of an employee or of a fellow student or of any other person, or uses or handles such property in a way that is or may be prejudicial to the University or an employee, a fellow student or any other person;
f. Introduces intoxicating liquor to or in University premises without the consent of the Vice-Chancellor or a person authorised by him, or abuses intoxicating liquor and/or is under the influence of such liquor while on or in University premises;
g. While on or in University premises, is found to be in possession of dagga, marijuana, cocaine, mandrax, or any other narcotic or illegal drug without a medical prescription, or uses or is under the influence of such a drug;
h. Without written authorisation brings onto, stores on or in University premises explosives, a firearm or other dangerous weapon, or fuel that cannot reasonably be shown to be required for the operation of a motor vehicle, or allows or arranges for the foregoing to be brought onto or stored on or in such premises;
i. Affixes, distributes or displays a banner, placard, notice, circular letter or pamphlet on or in University premises without first obtaining the written permission (which may be conditional) of the Vice-Chancellor or a person authorized by him;
j. Behaves in a violent, disorderly, improper or unbecoming way on or in the immediate vicinity of University premises;
k. Assaults or behaves in a threatening, insulting, improper or unbecoming way towards any official, employee, student, or any member of the University community within or outside the University premises or any other person who is lawfully within the University premises;
l. Knowingly makes a misrepresentation, false or erroneous statement to any staff member or intentionally provides materially false or misleading information to anyone inside or outside the University to, for or about the University.
Composition of the Disciplinary Committee The Vice-Chancellor shall determine the composition of the Disciplinary Committee; or The Vice-Chancellor may, at his/her discretion, delegate his/her powers under these rules:
Procedure 1. If the Vice-Chancellor receives information which indicates misconduct by a student,
he shall either refer such case to the Disciplinary Committee, or shall take such action as he deems appropriate. If he refers the case to the Disciplinary Committee, then the Disciplinary Committee shall handle the matter as set out below. If the Vice-Chancellor is of the opinion that the offence is not of a sufficiently serious nature to warrant referral to the Disciplinary Committee he may admonish the student verbally or in writing. Any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in terms of this sub-paragraph shall be reported to Council, which may confirm, vary or nullify such action.
2. The Disciplinary Committee shall investigate the alleged misconduct and may for this purpose hear oral evidence and/ or call for written reports to decide whether the student should be charged.
3. The Disciplinary Committee shall put the charge and the material facts on which it is based to the student concerned either orally or in writing and shall give the student an opportunity to defend himself/herself against the charge by leading such evidence as may
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be relevant/necessary in the opinion of the committee, to further the end of justice. Legal representative shall not, as a general rule, be allowed.
Penalties Any one or more of the following penalties may be imposed: 1. A written reprimand and/or warning; 2. Deprivation or refusal of participation as a member, organizer or official of any organisation,
council, or any other University structure or activity; 3. Obtaining or wearing the colours of the University in any form whatsoever; 4. Forfeiture of a bursary, and/or loan; 5. Refusal of admission to any or all tests and/or examination of the University; 6. Forfeiture of a degree, diploma, certificate, credits or examination marks obtained in a
dishonourable manner; 7. Refusal of permission to keep or drive a motor vehicle on the University campus; 8. Reimbursement or repair of damage caused; 9. Payment of a fine not exceeding R500; 10. Suspension from the University or at the University residence for a specific period; 11. Expulsion from the University or a University residence; 12. Suspended penalty of suspension or expulsion from the University or University residence
subject to the student committing himself/herself in writing before the Vice-Chancellor or official designated by the Vice-Chancellor and in the presence of his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) not to commit any other misconduct.
13. Any other penalty which the Disciplinary Committee deems suitable in the particular circumstances.
A right to Appeal 1. The student may appeal by written representations to Council against the finding and/or
penalty, provided his/her reasons for appeal are lodged in writing with the Registrar within 10 (ten) days of written notification of such finding and/or penalty.
2. The student shall not as a rule, appear in person before Council. 3. The execution of the penalty may be postponed by the disciplinary committee pending the
outcome of the appeal to Council. 4. In cases where a student appeals, the Registrar shall submit the student’s written
representation and the report of the disciplinary committee to Council. 5. Council shall have the power to uphold or reject the appeal or substitute the penalty
imposed by the disciplinary committee with any other penalty or to arrive at such other finding or give such instructions as it deems just.
Incidental Disciplinary Provisions 1. The Vice-Chancellor may, if he deems it to be in the interest of good order on the campus,
or to be conducive to the proper performance of the work for which, the University has been established, suspend a student from the campus for a specified period pending a disciplinary hearing.
2. The Vice-Chancellor may at any time set aside the suspension which he has imposed in terms of the above paragraph.
3. The Vice-Chancellor may at any time order that a disciplinary investigation or hearing be suspended for a specified period or abandoned or transferred from one disciplinary committee to another.
4. If owing to absence or incapacity, the Vice-Chancellor is unable to exercise his powers
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under these rules, his functions may be carried out by such other person as may be designated by the Council or , the Executive Committee of Council.
STUDENTS RESIDENCE RULES
Acceptance of Rules and Regulations upon acceptance of a student’s application to be admitted to the University’s residences, that student agrees to abide by the Rules and Regulations specifically applicable to the residences — including all Acts of Parliament and Municipal Bye-laws.
Admission to the Residence 1. Application forms for admission into residence are available on request from the
Administration Department. 2. The application forms must be completed in all respects and, in the case of minor students,
are to be countersigned by the parent or legal guardian. 3. A residence indemnity deposit in an amount determined from time to time by Council must
be paid prior to admission to the residence, as security against any damage to the building, furniture and fittings, or loss of University-owned property or the Lessor’s property, which is caused by the resident or his/ her guest.
4. The accepted student, together with any member of the residence staff, must inspect the room immediately after admission and complete the appropriate report form relating to the condition of the room. This form must also be updated in a similar manner upon the student vacating the premises
5. The residence indemnity deposit will only be refundable upon the resident vacating the premises, on inspection of the premises by the University and/or Lessor for determination of and satisfaction as to the state of the premises and completion f the form relating to the condition of the premises, and provided that the resident is not liable for any outstanding amounts for damages.
6. The acceptance or refusal of the student’s application form shall be at the discretion of the University, subject to selection criteria agreed to by the Residence Committee and the student’s prior record.
7. Residents shall only be allowed to gain access to the Residence upon presentation of his/her student card, bearing the student’s name, student number and photograph.
8. The University reserves the right to search the person and property of all persons (residents, students and visitors) entering the Residence premises, and to refuse to admit any person wishing to enter the Residence premises.
Rules and Measures for Contravention All students who receive admission into residence owned by the University or into residence contracted by the University are compelled to abide by the rules and regulations that are instituted to protect the rights and property of the University, its staff and students.
Measures for ContraventionAny resident who fails to comply with the provisions of the rules may be found guilty of an offence and may be sentenced to a fine not exceeding the maximum amount as determined by the University Council from time to time, or to community service not exceeding the maximum number of hours as determined by the University Council from time to time. Any resident who is found guilty of the same offence within 1 year, shall be ordered to pay for the costs of placing the room in the desired state, and may be rusticated from the residence,
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and/or sentenced to a fine not exceeding the maximum amount as determined by Council, or community service not exceeding the maximum number of hours as determined by Council.
The following rules apply to all students occupying residence belonging to or contracted by the University:1. Absence from residences A resident may not be absent from the Residence premises without the written approval of the relevant Institutional Officer. The approval of the relevant Institutional Officer may only be requested where the purpose of the resident’s absence is for the attendance of an approved official or social function. In the event of an emergency, the relevant Institutional officer must be contacted immediately. The approval aforesaid does not include approval of the resident’s absence from lectures and other academic activities. A resident who requires to be absent from lectures and other academic activities must follow the requisite procedures in this regard.
2. Bedding All residents are to supply their own bedding.
3. Condition of premises a. Residents are responsible for the proper care of University property on the premises and
in their rooms, and shall handle same with the utmost care at all times. Residents shall maintain their rooms in a neat and tidy condition at all times.
b. Pictures, posters or any other documents may only be affixed to the pin boards provided, and may not be affixed to the walls, door or furniture in any manner whatsoever.
c. Any resident who has caused damage to the premises, fixtures or furniture, or whose guest has caused such damage, must immediately report such damage to the relevant Institutional Officer.
d. Any resident who has any knowledge of the cause of the damage to the premises, fixtures or furniture, is obliged to report same to the relevant Institutional Officer in complete confidentiality.
e. The University and/or the Lessor reserve the right to inspect the premises and the rooms at any reasonable time, without prior warning to the resident.
f. The property of the University and/or the Lessor may not be removed from the premises or the designated room, at any time.
g. Students shall accept responsibility for the safe keeping of their own belongings, and the University shall not accept liability for the loss or theft of any resident’s belongings.
h. The University and/or the Lessor undertake to provide reasonable security measures for the premises and the rooms.
i. The only appliances that may be operated in the rooms are lamps, radios and clocks. No student may operate any other appliance in their rooms, including but not limited to, stoves and microwaves.
4. Consciousness altering substances - alcohol, narcotics and drugsNo resident or their guest may bring or cause to be brought, or consume, or have in their possession or control on the Residence premises, any alcohol, narcotics and drugs contrary to the provisions of these Rules and which are not prescribed for medical purposes. The Vice-Chancellor may in writing permit residents to have in their possession alcoholic drinks, which written consent is to be presented to the Residence Security prior to being allowed onto the premises.
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5. Contagious diseases If a student has been absent from the Residence due to a contagious disease or has been in quarantine for such a disease, a medical certificate stating that the resident may return to the Residence must be submitted to the Director: Student Affairs.
6. Disruptive noise and behaviourNo disorderly, noisy, unseemly or indecent behaviour may occur on the premises. Radios, tape recorders, hifi’s or any other audio equipment, may not be used in such a manner which disturbs other residents of the Residence premises or neighbouring premises.
7. Dress Code Residents are expected to maintain an accepted standard of personal hygiene and dress.
8. Firearms or dangerous weapons No firearms or any dangerous weapons or objects shall be allowed in the Residence premises. These shall be confiscated by the residence security and handed over to the South African Police Services, who may proceed with criminal charges. No unauthorized substances may be brought onto the Residence premises, including but not limited to, Liquefied Petroleum gas, explosives , poisons, inflammable substances. No resident may discharge or cause to be discharged, any fireworks outside a designated area.
9. General Regulations No resident shall tamper or interfere with any appliance used for the prevention of fire, or in connection with the saving of a life and property in the event of a fire. No resident shall waste, misuse or contaminate any water supplied.
10. Initiation rituals No form of initiation or raids by residents is allowed. Direct or indirect interference, physical contact, sexual or gender harassment, assault or molestation, psychological injury or humiliation of all residents, including first year residents, shall be viewed as a serious transgression of the Code of Conduct.
11. Locking of doors The gates to all Residence premises shall be locked at 22h00 and opened at 06h00. Any resident wishing to gain entry or exit from the premises after the gates are locked or prior to the gates being opened, may only do so upon prior arrangement with the relevant Institutional Officer. The relevant Institutional Officer is the only person who may authorise the security of the residence premises to unlock the gates.
12. Smoking Residents are required to observe the smoking laws and the University’s policy at all times.
13. Student Meetings or Gatherings The approval of the Vice-Chancellor or his authorized representative shall be obtained prior to the holding on the residence premises, of any student meeting or gathering, including those of clubs and societies. Only in respect of the requirement of the Vice Chancellor’s or his/her authorized representative’s approval the meetings of the Residence Unit Committee are expressly excluded from the operation of this Rule. No student meetings or gatherings may be conducted or continued after 22h00, unless the written approval of the Vice Chancellor or
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his/her authorised representative has been obtained and presented to the Residence security. 14. Sub-letting No resident may sub-let their room or any portion thereof. 15. Visitors Residents may not receive guests without the express permission of the relevant Institutional Officer. All visitors shall be required to complete in full detail and sign the visitor’s book, and to present an acceptable form of identification prior to being allowed entry to the residences. No exceptions to this rule shall be allowed. No visitors shall be allowed to be present on the Residence premises between 22h00 and 06h00. No exceptions to this rule shall be allowed. A visitor who fails to complete the visitors’ book will not be allowed entry to the Residence premises. Visitors of the opposite sex are not allowed beyond the lounge area of a Residence. The Resident Unit Committee reserves the right to limit visiting hours, or to request any visitor to leave the residence unit.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
In terms of section 45 of the Health Act, 1977 (Act No. 63 of 1977), the medical conditions below are notifiable. The WSU must therefore be informed in writing of such medical conditions without delay: -Acute rheumatic fever -Anthrax -Brucellosis -Cholera -Congenital syphilis -Diphtheria -Food poisoning (outbreaks of more than four persons) -Hemorrhagic fevers of Africa (Congo fever Dengue fever, Ebola fever, Lassa fever, Marburg fever, Rift Valley fever) -Lead poisoning -Legionellosis -Leprosy -Malaria -Measles (rubella) -Meningococcal infections -Paratyphoid fever -Plague -Poisoning from any agricultural or stock remedy registered in terms of the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agriçultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947) -Poliomyelitis -Rabies (specify whether human case or human contact) -Smallpox and any smallpox-like disease, excluding chickenpox -Tetanus -Tetanus neonatonim -Trachoma -Tuberculosis B
If a student suspects that he or she has a contagious or an infectious disease that may be transmitted to other people, he/ she may not participate in any academic or recreational activities of WSU (without limitation) nor remain in WSU accommodation. He/she must obtain
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medical advice and/or undergo the required treatment without delay. Should such a student fail to withdraw from the activity or activities in question, he or she must exempt WSU from any liability of any kind whatsoever, whether directly or indirectly, for the consequences of his or her failing to do so. A student who has suffered from or been exposed to the risk of a contagious or infectious disease may only return to WSU once a medical certificate has been submitted to the Registrar confirming that the student may return to WSU without there being any danger of him/her infecting other students.
CONSTITUTION OF SRC
The Constitution of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the WSU must be in accordance with the provisions of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) and the Institutional Statute. The Constitution of the SRC is available on the WSU intranet.
FUNCTIONS OF THE SRC
The SRC represents the students of WSU in matters that may affect such students. The matters contemplated include: a. liaison with the Council, the Senate, the Management, the general public, other institutions,
students’ representative councils of other institutions, national or international student organisations, unions and news media;
b. being the umbrella organisation for all student committees, clubs, councils and societies and granting or withdrawing recognition of such student committees, clubs, councils and societies as it deems appropriate;
c. the coordination and supervision of the use of students’ facilities and all matters pertaining thereto, in conjunction with the institution management of the University;
d. the convening and conducting of all authorised meetings of the student body and being the managing body in all general referenda and petitions organised by the students in terms of the rules;
e. the appointment of such office-bearers and establishing of such committees as it deems necessary;
f. the organisation and promotion of extramural activities among students; g. keeping account of all monies paid over to it by the Council and any other monies which
may accrue to it in its capacity as representative of the students, as well as allocating or disbursing such funds for use by students, and to make grants to approved student clubs, committees, societies and councils;
h. the responsibility for the preservation of order at student functions, and ensuring good conduct at other approved meetings of students.
i. the coordination of student involvement in all community projects initiated by it; j. the responsibility for all student publications; k. the recommendation to the Council of rules to determine the execution of its affairs; l. the final decision making in all matters falling within its jurisdiction; and m. such additional functions and privileges as may be specifically conferred upon it by the
Council.
Composition of the SRC 1. The University shall have one unified SRC as regulated by the Institutional Statue. 2. Only registered students are eligible to serve on the SRC. 3. The SRC, as contemplated in section 35 of the Act, must be representative of the student
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body. 4. The election of SRC members must be democratic and Transparent Office-bearers of the
SRC. 5. The SRC elects from among its members a president to act as chairperson and a deputy
president to act as deputy chairperson. 6. The functions of other office-bearers aid the election of office bearers are as determined
by the SRC. 7. The composition of the SRC may not be repealed or amended, except after consultation
with the SRC.
TermofofficeofSRCmembersThe term of office of the members of the SRC is one year.
Privileges The privileges of members of the SRC are as determined by the Council, after consultation with the SRC.
Meetings of the SRC The number of meetings, the quorum at a meeting and the meeting procedures are determined by the constitution of the SRC, as approved by the Council.
SRC Committees The SRC must establish a disciplinary committee responsible for the discipline of any members of the SRC and members of the student structures affiliated to the SRC. The SRC may establish such other committees as may be required.
General meeting The SRC must convene at least one general meeting of students per semester. A general meeting may also be requested by a least 1000 signatories petitioning the SRC. Meetings may not disrupt academic activities, nor may they be held concurrent to academic activities, unless the Principal has granted prior permission.
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CORPORATE IDENTITY AND COMMUNICATIONS
CORPORATE IDENTITY The Walter Sisulu University (WSU) corporate identity consists of the logo, strapline and crest of the University. The corporate identity is the registered, legal trademark of the University. The custodian of the corporate identity is the Vice-Chancellor and the use of the corporate identity and all its applications is managed by the Department of Marketing, Communication and Development (MCD), in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor.
Staff and students may only utilize the official corporate identity logo and all its applications as approved by Council and in strict accordance with the Corporate Identity Manual, which is available from MCD or the WSU intranet. No staff, student, staff organization or student organization may reproduce the corporate identity on invitations, programmes, posters, publications, stationery, clothing or signage without adhering strictly to the guidelines of the official Corporate Identity Manual. This is available on the intranet.
MEDIA RELATIONS WSU is a major public institution and as a consequence it often attracts considerable interest from local and national media. Media attention has the potential to enhance, as well as detract from, the overall reputation of the University. It is important, therefore, to manage the University’s engagement with the media positively, constructively and professionally.
The overall responsibility for the University’s Media Relations rests with MCD. The official spokesperson for WSU is the Vice-Chancellor who may delegate this responsibility to the Director: MCD. WSU recognises that staff may have occasion to interact with the media as private individuals or as an academic or professional expert. The University affirms the right of staff to interact freely with the media as private individuals. When staff members discuss with the media, or write about, matters outside their areas of work, they must make it clear that they are speaking as private individuals and not as staff members. The use of University position titles, letterhead or postal addresses is prohibited in this context.
Academic staff members are encouraged to respond to media enquiries related to their areas of academic expertise and are not required to seek permission before doing so. However, staff are requested to inform MCD when they have had contact with the media, so that the resulting media coverage can be monitored.
Staff are encouraged to consult the MCD Office for advice or assistance in dealing with media enquiries. Some media enquiries about an academic matter might also relate more broadly to the University (for example, a request for an accounting professor to comment on the University’s accounting policies). In such cases, or where the staff member has any doubt about whether he or she may answer the enquiry, the matter must be referred to the MCD Office.
Staff who answer a media enquiry as an academic expert must make it clear that their opinions are based on their expert knowledge and research. Where the subject is likely to be contentious, they must make it clear in their response to the media that their opinion does not represent the considered position of the University.
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Staff must provide the media with their academic titles (e.g., Professor or Dr) when they are commenting as academic experts. Position titles (e.g., dean, pro vice-chancellor, deputy vice-chancellor) are not appropriate in this context; as such titles may convey the impression that the person is representing the considered position of the Walter Sisulu University.
The WSU Media Relations Policy should be studied on the WSU intranet. UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS Any publication produced in the name of the University should be guided by the Publications Section of the WSU Corporate Identity Manual.
INVITATIONS AND EVENT PROGRAMMESThere is a standard procedure to ensure correct application of the WSU brand and consistency of quality. Please contact the Graphic Designer in MCD for guidance.
NOTICE BOARDS AND ADVERTISEMENTS Posters, notices, flyers etc, may only be attached or applied to official notice boards. The University notice boards may not be used to display material that compromises the brand of the University or material that can be construed as insensitive to the constitutional rights of members of the University. Any external group, organization, business or individual wishing to advertise on-campus must obtain written permission from the Director: Marketing, Communication & Development or his/her delegated authority.
Use of the name ‘WSU” or logotype on any product (directly or indirectly) in any advertisement must be approved in advance by the Director: Marketing, Communication & Development.
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The Walter Sisulu University Foundation was established by legal statute in 2009. The process of formalising the Foundation is currently underway and a Board has been established to lead this important financial support base for the university.
The Foundation will be based in Johannesburg and is led by the Board which comprises the following members: Mr Sango Ntsaluba (Chairperson) Ms Nolitha Fakude (Deputy Chairperson) Ms Nonkululelo Sisulu (Sisulu Family Representative) Ms Sindi Zilwa Mr Septi Bukula Ms Nomfuyo Galeni Dr Yakesh Baldeo Dr Somadoda Fikeni Mr Donovan Nadison Mr Nolo Letele Mr Ndabeni Bagosi Prof Marcus Balintulo Prof Georgina Buijs Mr Enoch Dube
On 1 September 2010 the Executive Director, Mr Milcho Damianov was appointed.
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WSU CONVOCATION
Convocation exists in terms of the university statute as gazetted on 26 August 2008. Paragraph 38 (C) of the statute outlines the critical role of Convocation as inter alia being that of assisting the university and WSU foundation in fund-raising. Paragraph 41 (8) of the institutional statute also clearly states that the secretary to Convocation is the Registrar.
When WSU was established on 01 July 2005, it inherited three convocation offices which represented separate merger institutions: Border Technikon; Eastern Cape Technikon and the University of Transkei. All former students and staff of these institutions as alumni, are eligible for WSU Convocation membership. Since the establishment of WSU, an integrated alumni/Convocation has been formed.
The Mthatha Convocation Chapter Committee has been established and further Chapter committees have been established in Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Western Cape and in the Eastern Cape in Port Elizabeth and East London.
VISIONA Pillar in the Legacy of Walter Sisulu University
MISSIONIn pursuit of its Vision Convocation/Alumni will:• Serve as Excellent ambassadors of Walter
Sisulu University. • Promote, inspire, expand and maintain
educational, social and business networks amongst the Convocation/Alumni, Walter Sisulu University and society.
The Convocation Committee comprises the following:
Convocation CommitteeMr Kwanele Mafanya (President)Ms Thuleka Breakfast (Deputy President)Mr Lusindiso Matoti (Secretary General)Dr Yakesh “Roark” Baldeo (Treasurer)Ms Nolwandle Nongauza (Exec. Member)Dr Mlungiseleli Jadezweni (Exec. Member)Mr Musawenkosi Khuzwayo (Exec. Member)Ms Ntomboxolo Bubi (Exec. Member)
KZN CommitteeDr Yoliswa Shasha (Chairperson)Ms Nhonho MyezaDr Jayneetha MaharajDr N.R. Maharaj
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Gauteng CommitteeMr Vulindlela Xundu (Chairperson)Dr Siyanda MakaulaMs Nikita Nomnikelo PuziMr Unathi Sidlayi
Cape Town CommitteeMr Lazola Jozi (Chairperson )Mr Loyiso SobiliMs Babalwa MantameMr Thulani Mhlauli
Port Elizabeth Committee Mr Mongezi Mabece (Chairperson)Dr Nomakwezi MzilikaziMrs Ntombi DubeMr Monde Mafani
East London Committee Mr Lundi Mgqibela (Chairperson)Ms Lulama MajovaMs Ncediwe Qomoyi
Mthatha Committee Mrs Nomabandla Cishe (Chairperson)Ms Noni LudidiMr Sabelo BaraMr Bayethe Maswazi
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CAMPUS PROTECTION AND ACCESS CONTROL
It is the policy of the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) to implement systems and methods to control the access of people, vehicles and goods into and out of all its campuses and facilities. Persons entering any campus facility should be prepared to subject themselves to being searched. This includes the following: 1. All closed sections of commercial vehicles may be inspected when they leave the campus. 2. The luggage compartments of all motor vehicles may be inspected when they leave the
campus. 3. All personal hand luggage/carry-bags may be inspected when a person leaves the campus
on foot.4. Firearms may be required to be temporarily stored at the entrance, i.e. not permitted
inside campus.
The use of the parking areas of WSU is at the vehicle owner’s risk.
Student Cards 1. It is compulsory for all students to display their student cards at all times when they are
on the campuses of WSU. 2. No student may be in possession of more than one student card or another student’s card. 3. A lost or damaged student card should immediately be reported.
Carrying of Firearms 6.7.7 No student shall bring a firearm, any other dangerous weapon, explosives or fuel (with the exception of fuel required within reason for driving an engine) onto the premises of the University. Any transgression of this rule will result in strict disciplinary measures to be taken against such transgressor.
Reporting of Incidents of Crime In order to eliminate crime on our campuses, all crime-related incidents must be reported to Campus Protection Services and SAPS immediately. Should the need arise, a Campus Protection Services official will support and escort a victim of crime to the nearest police station. Safety Safety at WSU is managed in compliance with the Health and Safety Act of 1993. All staff and students are required to comply with the safety policies and regulations of the University. Copies of these policies and regulations may be obtained from the Department of Estates and Technical Support or from the WSU intranet. The University may institute disciplinary action against any staff member or student who does not comply with all health, safety and security regulations at WSU.
USE OF UNIVERSITY TRANSPORT
1. Authorised Persons Only: The following persons are authorized to make use of WSU vehides:
• All full time staff members, in possession of a valid, official, unendorsed drivers license, not less than two years old.
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• All recognized WSU drivers, with public driver permits. 2. Unauthorised persons: The following persons are not authorized to make use of WSU
vehides: • All persons who either have an official WSU vehicle or those that receive a traveling
allowance. • All students and members of the SRC. • Person/s who continually infringe the transport regulations • Person/s suspended from driving WSU vehicles for whatever reason. 3. Applications for University Transport and Procedures The guidelines and procedures for
applications and use of University vehicles can be obtained from the Transport Section in the Department of Estates and Technical Support.
USE OF LIQUOR /ACOHOL, TOBACCO, NARCOTICS AND DRUGS PLEASE NOTE:
1. It is the policy of WSU to discourage the use of liquor or limit its use as far as possible. Bookings are made in accordance with this policy.
2. Students are not permitted to transport, consume or have in their possession any alcoholic drinks on the campus without the written consent of the Vice-Chancellor or his/ her authorized representative.
3. Students may not consume or have in their possession alcoholic drinks without the consent of the manager or lecturer in charge of an official tour or excursion of the University.
4. Students may not unlawfully bring, consume, or have in their possession or control, any narcotics or drugs on the WSU Campuses.
5. Smoking is prohibited in all lecture rooms, in examination rooms and in any other place where smoking has been forbidden by the WSU authorities and according to National Legislation and Smoking Laws.
6. An application for a temporary liquor licence must be submitted to the Director Estates and Technical Support. The approval of the application does not mean that permission has been granted for selling or serving liquor at a function.
7. Proof must be submitted that permission has been granted to use the particular facility before permission to use liquor may be granted.
8. The applicant assumes full responsibility for any damage that he or she, or any person(s) under his or her control, may cause to any property of the WSU or to any other property under the control of the University.
9. In the case of an external organisation, the applicant must personally be present, from start to finish, at a function where liquor is used.
10. In the case of a student function, the use of liquor will be permitted only if the guardian concerned will personally be present, from start to finish, at a function where liquor is used. The guardian must be an employee of WSU.
DISABILITY
The University is committed to providing for the educational and physical needs, as well as promoting equal opportunities for all staff and students with disabilities, in compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Higher Education Act of 1997. For more information about how the University supports people with disabilities please contact the Student Affairs Officer the Department of Human Resources or visit the University Intranet.
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