Challenges in developing a quality ethos/culture in merged institutions in South Africa - Workshop

12 August 2008

Workshop Programme (40Kb < 1min)


Introduction

The Quality Systems Restructuring Project of the HEQC presented a workshop entitled 'Challenges in developing a quality ethos/culture in merged institutions in South Africa' at the Groenkloof Campus of the University of Pretoria on 12-13 August 2008. The workshop had three themes: demystifying the concept "quality ethos/culture"; the effects of and responses to the formal introduction of a quality agenda into an institution; and enhancing a quality ethos/culture in institutional areas.

The workshop was well attended by representatives of all merged institutions and historically disadvantaged institutions (HDIs), as well as by HEQC staff.

Presentations:

• Quality Promotion Views and Practices: Searching for Indicators of an Institutional Quality Ethos/Culture in Higher Education (321Kb ~ 2 min) (PDF version)
  Quality Promotion Views and Practices: Searching for Indicators of an Institutional Quality Ethos/Culture in Higher Education (1Mb ~ 6 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Prof. Gerrie Jacobs, Executive Director: Division for Institutional Planning and Quality Promotion, Dr Karina de Bruin (Dept. of Psychology), & Ms Melanie Jacobs, Head: Unit for Programme, Enrolment and Quality Management (Faculty of Science), University of Johannesburg (UJ)



• The Influence and Impact of the Introduction of a Formalised Quality Agenda on Institutional Ethos/Culture (205Kb ~ 1 min) (PDF version)
  The Influence and Impact of the Introduction of a Formalised Quality Agenda on Institutional Ethos/Culture (1.1Mb ~ 6 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Prof Martin Oosthuizen, Senior Director: Centre for Planning and Institutional Development, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)



• The Influence and Impact of the Introduction of a Quality Agenda, Inclusive of an External Audit, on the Development of an Institutional Ethos/Culture (44Kb < 1min) (PDF version)
  The Influence and Impact of the Introduction of a Quality Agenda, Inclusive of an External Audit, on the Development of an Institutional Ethos/Culture (178Kb ~ 1 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Mr David Hellinger, Registrar and Mr Gopalkrishna Chetty, Executive Assistant to the VC, Durban University of Technolog (DUT)



• Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Student Academic Development (Student Learning Support) at the Tshwane University of Technology (490Kb ~ 3 min) (PDF version)
  Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Student Academic Development (Student Learning Support) at the Tshwane University of Technology (1.2Mb ~ 7 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Mrs Emily Mabote, Quality Advisor, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)



• Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Staff Teaching and Programme/Curriculum Development at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (354Kb ~ 2 min) (PDF version)
  Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Staff Teaching and Programme/Curriculum Development at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (3.3Mb ~ 19 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Dr Denyse Webbstock, Director: Quality Promotion and Assurance, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)



• Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Staff Teaching and Programme/Curriculum Development at North West University (395Kb ~ 2 min) (PDF version)
  Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Staff Teaching and Programme/Curriculum Development at North West University (600Kb ~ 3 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Dr Jannie Jacobsz, Director: Institutional Quality Office, North West University (NWU)



• Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Research Support and Development at the University of Johannesburg (284Kb ~ 2 min) (PDF version)
  Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Research Support and Development at the University of Johannesburg (850Kb ~ 5 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Prof. Gideon Els, Dept. of Accounting, University of Johannesburg (UJ)



• Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Community Engagement at Walter Sisulu University (253Kb ~ 1 min) (PDF version)
  Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Community Engagement at Walter Sisulu University (397Kb ~ 2 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Mr Andile Dandala, Director: Quality Assurance and Mr Mzolisi Payi, Director: Centre for Community and International Partnerships, Walter Sisulu University (WSU)



• Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Community Engagement at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (809Kb ~ 4 min) (PDF version)
  Enhancing a Quality Ethos/Culture in Community Engagement at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (758Kb ~ 4 min) (Powerpoint version)
  Dr Daniel Coetzee, Director: Quality Management and Mrs Luclaire Airey, Manager: Quality Management, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)