VISION MISSION

INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONProf. C.W.S. SukatiDirector of the Institute ofDistance EducationVISIONBe an international centre of excellence in distanceeducation access, delivery, practice, research and lifelonglearning.MISSIONTo increase access to tertiary education by providingdemand-driven educational and training opportunitiesto individuals (employed, self-employed, unemployedand school leavers) by offering short and long termcredit and non-credit courses using the distanceeducation delivery mode.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the IDE are to:Produce human resources at the middle to highlevels with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudesnecessary for the labour market and for selfemployment;Initiate, plan, design and offer demand drivenuniversity programmes and other professionalprogrammes to individuals through distanceeducation;Develop and promote distance education strategiesand use of ICT’s in all operations;Utilise up-to-date methods and systems todevelop teaching and learning materials that are ofhigh quality and relevant to the needs of studentsand society;Produce high quality graduates, capable of learningand thinking strategically, independently, creativelyand critically in the ever-changing environment;Undertake research in distance education anddisseminate the fi ndings for use by stakeholders;Provide consultancy and advisory services tostakeholders and participate in communityservice; andEstablish links, collaborate and network withinternal and external organisations and institutionsand other stakeholders in pursuit of its activities.EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe IDE currently offers the following ten programmes:Certifi cate in French, Certifi cate in Portuguese, Post-Graduate Certifi cate in Education, Diploma in Law,Diploma in Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelorof Humanities, Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelorof Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Education(Adult Education). In response to the national demandfor teachers, this past academic year the Institute startedoffering the Post-Graduate Certifi cate in EducationProgramme, which trains degree holders in education.REPORT OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR 8406