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members, all of them with PhDs. TheDepartment of Educational Psychologyand Inclusive Education had sevenmembers of staff.The Department of Mathematics, Scienceand Sport Education had eight full-timestaff members and operated at maximumcapacity.Research and PublicationsMost staff members were involved inresearch, which resulted in publications suchas chapters in books, articles in refereed orpeer reviewed journals and research reports.Below are some of the highlights in thearea of research:Katzao, J. and Likando, G. (2010).Educational reform in Southern Africa:Prospects for the new Millennium- The Casefor Namibia. In C Wolhuter and HermannH.D (Eds). Educational reform in SouthernAfrica: Prospects for the New Millennium.Potchefstrom: C Wolhuter. (Accepted forPublication in 2009).Elizabeth E. Amukugo, Gilbert N. Likando,Geoffrey, N. Shakwa and John Nyambe(2010). A Critical Review of TeacherEducation in Namibia. In: K. Karas (Ed),(2010). International Handbook onTeacher Education. University of Crete,Greece. (Book in print). (Accepted forPublication in 2009).Auala, R.K. (2010). Profi le of a Teacherof Excellence: A Global Perspective. Achapter in Jarvela, M-L., Ritola, L. andSitomaniemi-San, J. (Eds) Education, Ethicsand Diversity. University of Oulu, Finland.Prof. S. Ikhide, Dr. M. Wagacha, Prof. M.Dansokho, Prof. M. Plummer and Dr. E.Amukugo (2009). SADC Regional PovertyObservatory Project Report. SADCSecretariat.Du Pisani, A., Auala, R.K., Kangumu, B.,Nakaambo, B., Iipumbu, N. And Willemse, A.(2009). Report of a Study Visit to Mauritius bythe Research and Publication Committee ofthe National Council for Higher Education,7-10 September 2009, Windhoek.Community EngagementMembers of the Department wereinvolved in several community services/engagements, both within and outsidethe University community. For examplemembers served on various UNAMcommittees including the running ofthe University of Namibia DisabilityUnit and in various capacities. Staffmembers also served on Boards ofNGOs, Parastatals and other bodies.A number of staff members providedhelp to disadvantaged learners in ourcommunity.Annual Report 2009 -30-
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYFounding Dean: Prof Frank KavisheFACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYThe new Faculty of Engineeringand Information Technology ofthe University of Namibia based atthe Northern town of Ongwedivasignified a bold and significant step byUNAM of decentralising higher educationdelivery.Apart from the modern lecture halls andexcellent teaching facilities, the Facultyfeatures a campus-wide wireless networkwith Internet facilities, platforms for on-linelecture notes and assignments, white boards,excellent laboratory facilities, ‘green’architectural designs, solar technology, oncampuswaste management for biogasproduction, CCTV and finger-print accessto buildings. The Faculty has the largestSolar Electricity Plant in Namibia, generatingabout 36 kW of electricity at peak timesevery day. Solar electricity powers mostactivities of the Faculty during daytime, thusreducing dependence on grid electricitysupplied by NAMPOWER.The main mission of the Faculty is to educateundergraduate and post-graduatestudents and to carry out research inthe following disciplines: mechanical,industrial, civil, environmental, mining,electronics, electrical, computer, IT,telecommunication, metallurgy, chemicaland biomedical engineering; while at thesame time providing engineering and ICTservices to the nation.The Faculty of Engineering and IT wasoffi cially inaugurated by H.E. Hifi kepunyePohamba, President of the Republic ofNamibia on 17 th April 2009. On the sameoccasion, the students hostels wereinaugurated by H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma,Founding President of the NamibianNation and Chancellor of the Universityof Namibia. As part of the inauguration,three facilities were unveiled byrepresentatives of corporations whichhad donated money towards theconstruction of those facilities. TheAgricultural Bank of Namibia contributedN$600,000 towards a lecture hall;Standard Bank Namibia sponsoredanother lecture hall valued at N$300,000;while Old Mutual Namibia madeN$300,000 available towards equippinga computer laboratory. In addition tothese, Dr. Frans Indongo and the EliakimNamundjebo Family pledged N$ 200,000and N$300,000 respectively towards theconstruction of facilities under Phase 1B.Phases 1A and 1B of the Facultyconstitute the Department of MechanicalEngineering Building plus an offi ce block.These buildings, plus a 64-bed Studentshostel, a kiosk and some fl ats for visitingAnnual Report 2009 -31-
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Page 10 and 11: Dr Sam S. NujomaFounding President
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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
Page 30 and 31: FACULTY QUALIFICATION FACULTYTOTALS
Page 32 and 33: 5Table 5: CES EnrolmentUNAM REGIONA
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Page 38 and 39: Activities of Faculties & CampusesF
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Page 42 and 43: curriculum review exercise for post
Page 44 and 45: FACULTY OF EDUCATIONDean: Prof Reha
Page 48 and 49: staff were fully funded by the Gove
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Page 59 and 60: centres in the Southern Hemisphere.
Page 61 and 62: UNAM OSHAKATI CAMPUSDirector: Ms Pa
Page 63 and 64: participated in the National Immuni
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Page 67 and 68: esources. The information resources
Page 69 and 70: services were supported by regional
Page 71 and 72: Advanced English for Academic Purpo
Page 73 and 74: than four research groups were crea
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Page 85 and 86: RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS OFFICEMan
Page 87 and 88: ZERIProject Coordinator: Dr Percy C
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Page 91 and 92: HUMAN RIGHTS AND DOCUMENTATION CENT
Page 93 and 94: Financial Matters
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