Annual Report - University of Namibia

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Professor Filemon AmaamboChief Specialist Surgeon: Oshakati and Onandjokwe HospitalsProfessor Filemon AmaamboThe year under review was characterisedby the consolidation and planningof various initiatives as the Universitystrengthened its role as a reliable partnerof government in advancing the country’sdevelopment agenda.Namibia’s fi rst ever School of Medicineopened its door to its pioneeringstudents after meticulous planning by theUniversity and its partners. The Faculty ofEngineering and Information Technologywhich opened a year earlier continuedto operate without incident, while theKalimbeza Rice Growing Project beingspearheaded by the University and theGovernment of the Republic of Namibiathrough its Ministry of Agriculture, Waterand Forestry was declared a nationalproject.Council notes with gratitude the ableleadership of the University of Namibia’sVice Chancellor, Prof Lazarus Hangula,and the hard work of his team underthe guidance of our Chancellor, Dr SamNujoma. Dr Nujoma’s commitment toeducation continued during the yearunder review, during which he graduatedwith a Masters degree in Geology, inspiringmany in this country and beyond in theprocess.The UNAM ETSIP and NDP3 Committeerepresented the University on the HigherEducation sub programme which strives tostrengthen institutional capacity; enhancethe relevance andresponsiveness oftertiary education; andimprove the qualityand effectiveness oftertiary education andtraining.Council welcomes the establishmentof the UNAM strategic think tank andthe setting up of a committee in linewith the same chaired by Prof KingoMchombu, the Dean of the Faculty ofHumanities and Social Sciences. This isa brilliant initiative which will look intothe public perception on UNAM’s brandand positioning; the hosting of a UNAMstrategic session; and benchmarkingthe University against best practicesfrom other universities. The think tankwill look at resource mobilisation for ourfast growing institution. Work continuedto pave the way for the launch of theFriends of UNAM platform while thePrivate Public Partnership (PPP) wasconsidered. The PPP seeks to hasten theconstruction of more accommodationfacilities for the University’s burgeoningstudent population.To recognize and reward hard work andexcellence by our dedicated staff, Councilapproved a policy to award MeritoriousPerformance. Prof Luke Kanyomeka,deputy Dean of the Faculty of Agricultureand natural Resources received the BestAcademic Performance MeritoriousAnnual Report 2009 -xiii-
Award. The Merit Sabbatical Award wasawarded to Dr Erika Maass, Director ofthe Teaching and Learning ImprovementUnit (TLIU). An Independent RemunerationCommittee was also set up to deal withsalary related matters at the University.The SRC constitution was discussed andreferred back to the Offi ce of the Deanof Students for further refi nement. Councilapproved a modest increase in tuition feesin keeping up with trends in the region.UNAM remains the least expensive universityin the SADC region notwithstanding theincrease of 12 percent.Mr. Zach Kazapua completed his termas Pro-Vice Chancellor (Finance &Administration) and was seconded to theMultidisciplinary Research Centre (MRC)as a senior researcher. Council thanks MrKazapua for a job well done during histerm as Pro-Vice Chancellor (Finance &Administration) and wishes him well in hisnew portfolio.As the country strove towards theimplementation of NDP3, the Universityof Namibia intensifi ed its recruitmentinitiatives for both Masters and PhDprogrammes during the year under review.represents the University on the NamibiaQualifi cations Authority, had fruitfulengagements in addressing issues ofquality at the University.The year under review also witnessedthe successful implementation of thenew curriculum for the third year of theundergraduate degree programmes. Thenew curricula were designed to equipour graduates with a solid foundationof knowledge, critical inquiry skills andversatility. It will also enable them to adjustin the world of work. Students in all Facultieshave responded well to the challengesthat the new curricula posed and we arelooking forward to implementation of thefi nal year in 2010. Graduates from the newprogramme will be well prepared to playan active role in the development of ourcountry and beyond.In support of the implementation ofthe new curriculum, the Teachingand Learning Improvement Unit (TLIU)embarked on a number of trainingworkshops to better equip academicstaff to teach for the new curriculum. Inaddition, the Unit facilitated the revision ofall remaining post-graduate programmesfor implementation in 2010.Plans to establish the University ofNamibia’s Centre for Quality Assuranceand Management (CEQUAM) wereconcluded during the year under review.The centre’s Director, Dr Sifi so Nyathi, whoThis has clearly been a very busy year.Council congratulates all who contributedto the success of the many programmesthat were initiated. We are confi dent thatthis momentum will be maintained.Annual Report 2009 -xiv-
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Page 18 and 19: Annual Report 2009 OverviewThe 2009
Page 20 and 21: Professor Lazarus HangulaPREAMBLETh
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Page 28 and 29: Overview of Key ActivitiesSTUDENT E
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Page 44 and 45: FACULTY OF EDUCATIONDean: Prof Reha
Page 46 and 47: members, all of them with PhDs. The
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Activities of Academic Centres
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services were supported by regional
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Advanced English for Academic Purpo
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than four research groups were crea
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out along the coast north of Hentie
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5 & 10 ‰ saline water hydroponics
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Activities of other Units
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was reviewed by the Steering Commit
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TEACHING AND LEARNING IMPROVEMENT U
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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS OFFICEMan
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ZERIProject Coordinator: Dr Percy C
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND DOCUMENTATION CENT
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Financial Matters
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Personnel and related costs amounte
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Senior Office Bearers
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