Annual Report - University of Namibia

Annual Report 2009 OverviewThe 2009 Annual Report of the University ofNamibia refl ects the sustained growth ofthe University in terms of delivering qualityeducation, service and being an agent ofdevelopment for the Nation. In additionto the institution’s Coat of Arms andMission Statement, the report is prefacedby statements from the Chancellor of theUniversity and Founding President of theRepublic of Namibia, His Excellency DrSam Nujoma; a statement by ProfessorFilemon Amaambo who is the Chairpersonof the University Council; as well as by anExecutive Summary of the Vice Chancellor,Professor Lazarus Hangula.As an executive report, the ViceChancellor’s Executive Summarychronicles the key achievements andchallenges of the institution during theperiod under review. This section alsodetails staff statistics as well as studentenrolment and graduation fi gures across allcampuses and academic units. This sectionis followed by the academic activitiesas presented by deans of faculty andheads of academic centres of excellencewith a particular focus on researchand publications, as well as communityengagement. Complementing these arereports by the University’s support units,which enumerate on activities undertakenin support of academic effi ciency andeffectiveness.The University continued to tighten fi nancecontrols with the aim of maintaining thefi nancial discipline required to implementthe Council approved second Five-YearDevelopment Plan. The fi nance section,therefore, details the revenue andexpenditure of the University during thereview period.The report concludes with a list of theSenior Offi ce Bearers, members of Counciland Senate, as well as Management.Annual Report 2009 -2-