NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS Founded in WINTER SCHOOL

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1 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS Founded in WINTER SCHOOL Theme: An Opportunity to Engage, Learn and Share Best Practices May 2013 University of Kwazulu Natal Durban Westvile Campus Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

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3 Welcome Message From The President I am pleased to welcome you all to the 2013 Winter School. The school has got a permanent theme entitled an opportunity to engage, learn and share best practices; its shoots at the core of our intent for this project which is reflected on the five outcomes which are: To acquire and share knowledge relevant to issues affecting student development practitioners, and in depth knowledge of at least one specific area of focus in the field. To increase cooperation between institutions and to encourage the sharing of emerging technologies in order reduce the gap between developed and developing institutions. Participating in constructive deliberations and dialogue and demonstrate adeptness at critical and cooperative methods. To understand the role the institutions plays in the lives of its students, and in the politics and economy of its area. To identifying values and ethical standards, and developing a theoretical base that describes and explains student needs and development, designs, implements programmes and identifies good practices that promote student success. I am delighted that you have selected to be present at this Winter School; we encourage you to evocatively involve yourself in all sessions and are sure that you will find it an educational experience. Do not withdraw from engaging meaningfully and ensure that you attend all the educational and entertainment sessions. As Steve Marabolo puts it Make the choice to embrace this day. Do not let your TODAY be stolen by the ghost of yesterday! This is not the time to be passive. This is the time to shape, sculpt, paint, participate You are welcome to convey constructive criticism and feedback that will help the association to grow better. We assure you it will be received with courtesy and humble consideration by the NASDEV leadership since we know that it is the only way the association can reach its next level of excellence. Remember that NASDEV is an association that belongs to its members the Student Development Practitioners and its growth therefore depends on the inputs from these members. We are confident that the package of the Winter School will be enlightening and the rest will depend on how hungry you are to grasp the concepts and engage with the matters to be raised in each session. We look forward to spending this time with you; and if we can do anything to make your stay more enjoyable, please let us know. Thank you for joining the 2013 Winter School. Yours Truly, Gugulethu Xaba (NASDEV President) NASDEV wishes to thank the following for their support: MAFOKO Security and Patrol Services Tshwane University of Technology University of Kwa Zulu Natal Durban University of Technology All Members and affiliates. All delegates to the 2013 Winter School 2013 WINTER SCHOOL I MAY [ 1 ]

4 Programme Day 1, Thursday 02 May 2013 Venue : UKZN Durban Westville Campus: COMSA Lounge 14:00 Arrival & Registration Distribution of Information Packs 18:00 Opening Cocktail Function: 1. Welcoming Address Dr Sibusiso Chalufu ED Student Services University Kwa-Zulu Natal 2. Key Note Speaker Councillor James Nxumalo Executive Mayor EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality 3. Setting the Conference Tone Ms. Nobuntu Rabaza Deputy President: NASDEV 4. Announcements Ms Sphelele Xulu Projects and Events Officer NASDEV ADMINISTRATORS Facilitator/ Programme Director Mr Malusi Nxumalo Manager Student Governance - Durban University of Technology Day 2, Friday 03 May 2013 Venue: UKZN Durban Westville Campus: Senate Chambers 08:00 Registration & Information Packs Senate Chamber Entrance 09:00 National Anthem and Musical items: UKZN Choir 09:30 Opening Address Mr Gugulethu Xaba NASDEV President 10:00 Welcoming Address: UKZN Senior Management Representative University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) 10:30 Key Note Address: Mr Bulelani Gratitude Magwanishe Deputy Minister Public Enterprise Topic: The Type of Leadership Needed to take South Africa forward NASDEV ADMINISTRATORS Programme Director Ms Tulas Majola Secretary General Introduction by UKZN Student Services Representative Introduction by Mr Philani Hlatshwayo Coordinator Northern Region [ 2 ]

5 11:30 TEA BREAK 12:00 Presentation by Mr Chief Hlubi Mabizela The Chief Director: University Education Policy Department of Higher Education and Training Topic: The perceived character of student political organizations and the role that should be played by Student Affairs to improve the situation 12:30 Dr Joe Shikhibane MANAGER: Wellness - Special Programmes MOTHEO FET COLLEGE (CENTRAL OFFICE) Topic: Challenges facing the FETC Sector regarding inclusive learning. Ms Lindelwa Gayiza Coordinator Western Cape Mr China Kokoana Deputy Secretary General 13:00 LUNCH 14:00 Ms Lana Swart Topic: Student Engagement: Fostering Collaboration Inside and Outside the Classroom Mr Mdukhy Mabaso Treasurer General 14:30 Panel Presentation: Innovation in Student Affairs: 16h00 1. Philani Hlatshwayo Student Development Practitioner: Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Topic: Moithuti Project 2. Bernard Sebake: Student Development Practitioner: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Student Development Practitioner Topic: The CPUT Leadership Academy 3. Yeki Mosomothane Senior Officer Student governance: University of Free State. Topic: UFS Student Elders Council Motivational Talk Mr Buti Mnyakeni Topic: The Power of knowledge Mr Vumza Sonqishe Coordinator Eastern Cape Mr Monare Kabi Coordinator Free State 16:00 TEA BREAK All Delegates Programme 2013 WINTER SCHOOL I MAY [ 3 ]

6 Programme Day 3, Saturday 04 May 2013: Venue: UKZN Durban Westville Campus: Senate Chambers 09:00 Conference Announcements Sphelele Xulu Events and Projects Coordinator 09:30 Prof Cecil Bodibe Topic: keeping up with the high tech whilst maintaining the high touch : in a student Affairs Context. Mr Yeki Mosomothane Coordinator Free-State 10:00 Presentation by San Trust Topic: SAN TRUST PROFILE: Programme for Institutional Leadership 10:30 Lizette Le Roux Directorate Student Development: Social Development Topic: Gender empowerment Ms Thokozani Sibiya Coordinator Kwa-Zulu Natal Mr Thokozani Manyange Policy and Research Coordinator 11:00 TEA BREAK 11:30 Prof Tinyiko Maluleke The Deputy Vice Chancellor: Internationalization, Advancement and Student Affairs University of Johannesburg Topic: What should be the heart beat of all Student Development Practitioners? What should be their main areas of focus? 12:00 Mr Pura Mgolombane Project Manager: Transformation Unit University of Johannesburg Topic: Ethics and the Student Development Practice 12:30 Dr Martin Mandew Workshop: Developing Outcomes and Assessing the impact of Student Development Programmes Ms Tulas Majola Secretary General Ms Sphelele Xulu Events and Projects Coordinator Mr Mdukhy Mabaso Treasurer General [ 4 ]

7 13:00 LUNCH 14:00 Panel Discussion: (SDP s vs SRC members) Topic: is Student Affairs Relevant in the Development of Student Leaders? A perspective of Student Development Practitioners vs a Perspective of Student Representative Council. Mr Jacob Simango 15:30 TEA BREAK All Delegates 16:00 Refresher Break: Preparation for the Gala All Delegates 18h30 GALA SESSION Entertainment Introduction of the NEC members Prize giving for participation Motivational Talk: Zanele Mbokazi Keynote Speaker: Mr Desmond Golding Head of Department: Department of Economic Development KZN. Stand up Comedy Sifiso Nene To be confirmed Day 4, Sunday, 05 May 2013 Venue: UKZN Durban Westville Campus: Senate Chambers 09:00 NASDEV CLOSED MEETING Gugulethu Xaba President 10:30 TEA BREAK 11:00 Conference Summary and Resolutions Tulas Majola Secretary General 12:00 Closure and Lunch Packs ALL Delegates Programme 2013 WINTER SCHOOL I MAY [ 5 ]

8 Directions Driving directions to University Rd, Westville 3630 UKZN: DURBAN WESTVILLE CAMPUS (GPS co-ordinates: , ) This route has tolls. FROM: King Shaka International Airport: King Shaka Drive La Mercy Durban 4405 La Mercy Head southwest 400 m 2. Take the 1st left toward Mdloti St 350 m 3. Turn left onto Mdloti St Toll road 4. Continue onto M65 Toll road 5. Keep right at the fork and merge onto N2 Partial toll road 6. At the interchange 165-E B Cloete, keep left and follow signs for N3 toward Durban 1,7 km 700 m 28,9 km 1,9 km 7. Take exit 5 for M13/Jan Smuts Highway toward Sherwood 400 m 8. Slight left onto Jan Smuts Hwy/King Cetshwayo Hwy/M13 Continue to follow King Cetshwayo Hwy/M13 1,9 km 9. Take the exit 300 m 10. Turn right toward Devon Ter 48 m 11. Slight left onto Devon Ter 78 m 12. Continue onto University Rd 1,5 km University Rd, Westville 3630 [ 6 ]

9 Lizette Le Roux Lizette Le Roux is currently Manager in Student Social Development at Unisa. During her career at Unisa she served in positions amongst others: Manager Transformation (TSA), Strategic Project Manager (TSA) Manager Student Governance and Acting Director Student Development. She served in a Student Affairs and Transformation Higher Education Environment for the past 18 years. She was a part time lecture in child psychology and social work. She is a Registered Social Worker that started her career as community developer at a NGO in Eersterust and Mamelodi. She specialized in Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment and the treatment of women and families. She is a qualified therapist in the Psychotherapy and Family Therapy. She is a Senior Consultant with Julian Sonn and Associates Consulting and facilitating Transformational Leadership and Diversity Management in the Private and Public Sector. She published in the fields of Diversity Management, Child Sexual Abuse, Women and Human Rights and the Hidden Costs for Students enrolled in an Open Distance Learning environment. She delivered papers at both national and International Conferences during her career.she serves as a Trustee on the Diversity Desmond Tutu Trust. She was Vice Chairperson for Nehawu at the former TSA. She developed social reports for Lawyers for Human Rights in Court Case Appeals for people on death row awaiting execution by the apartheid government. She is current responsible for an Intervention in Student Development focusing on Gender Transformation. Her research focus is on the early childhood experiences of men and the impact thereof on sexism. Mr Bulelani Gratitude Magwanishe: Deputy Minister Public Enterprise Mr Bulelani Gratitude Magwanishe is the Deputy Minister of Public Enterprise of the Republic of South Africa from 12 June 2012 and he has served as a member of Parliament since Mr Magwanishe holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the regent Business School in 2006; a Bachelor of Science in Jurisprudence degree in 2001 and a Certificate on Strategic Leadership Programme from the WITS Business School in He is currently studying towards a Doctorate in Business Administration. Mr Magwanishe served as a Chairperson of Joe Slovo (Tsakane) Youth and as B.E.C. member responsible for religious affairs in He was a member of the Governance Committee in the Ekurhuleni Region in 2005 and served as a member of various committees and ad-hoc committees during the period 1999 to He has also served as Whip in various committees and as Cluster Whip for Justice and Constitutional Development; Defence; Home Affairs; Foreign Affairs; Safety and Security; Correctional Services and Intelligence from 2004 to 2009 and as Deputy Chief Whip of the Ruling Party in the National Assembly from October 2008 until his re-deployment as a Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises in The Speakers Profiles 2013 WINTER SCHOOL I MAY [ 7 ]

10 The Speakers Profiles Zanele Mbokazi dynamic young woman who was born in Mariannhill just outside A Pinetown. She is blessed with 2 beautiful children. Zanele completed her matric at St. Francis College in Mariannhill. She then obtained a BA Degree from the University of Natal, majoring in English and Politics. She continued and obtained a BA Honours degree in Media and Communications. She also holds a PR Diploma from Damelin and is currently finishing her Masters in Business (MBA) Zanele started working as a Unilever. It was not long before she was moved to Johannesburg to start a career in media. She participated in the first Reality TV show called LIVEWIRE on NNTV. After only nine months, she decided to come back to KZN and joined UMAFRIKA newspaper as a Women s Supplement Editor. In 1995, she moved to become a household name at UKHOZI FM, where she was better known as MaZet- zet womgengana, due to her talkshows and other programmes with the youth. She also started and presented a Gospel music Programme called Ihora lokudumisa. Her dedication and popularity won her the DJ OF THE YEAR AWARD only 6 months after starting at UKHOZI FM. She was also one of the first female DJs to present the demanding, challenging Drive home show on a radio station commanding 6.3 million listeners! Whilst at UKHOZI FM she started doing Television work, as a news and current affairs presenter for the KZN Network. In 1997, she joined SABC1. In 1999 she started her own company, Mirror PR and Events a company that specializes in Event Management, Communications, PR and media strategies. She has conceptualized, managed a number of high profile local and international events including the Small Business Summit of 1998 organized by the Provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Exhibition, Media and PR) including, the Future Leaders Youth Entrepreneurship Conference and Expo and Generations SABC1 Awards and Gala Dinner. As a business woman, Zanele sits in a number of boards and has received a number of accolades and awards including the Marketer of The Year Award from the Institute Of Marketing in She has not many prestigious awards as a business woman including the PMR Gold Award for the best PR Company in KZN. Zanele believes that she has been successful in all the above roles because SHE IS A CHILD OF GOD. As an Evangelist, she is an author of a book published recently (in IsiZulu and English) called, This Battle is not Yours, Akusiyo Eyakho Lempi. Her strongest weapon and friend is perhaps her pen. She has just released another 1st ISIKHIYE, THE KEY FOR THE YOUTH. She is the brains behind the Crown Gospel Music Awards. [ 8 ]

11 Mr Desmond Golding: Head of Department of Economic Development and Tourism KZN D esmond commands extensive transversal skills in economics, finance, investments, strategy, external relations and executive management, owing to his senior positions in the banking sector and government, his senior academia in economics and financial law at Harvard University, and University of London. Desmond has read for: Masters of Law (Banking and Finance), University of London, England; Masters of Global Relations, Wits University (distinctions in International Economic Systems; and Foreign Relations); Finance for Senior Executive, Harvard Business School, Boston, USA; US Monetary Policy, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, USA; Risk Management, NM Rothchild, London; Completing his PhD on Central banking and Financial Markets Reform. Desmond has worked as a Director, Credit Policy and Governance at Standard Bank, and at Investec Bank Limited, as a Credit Officer at the Group level. Desmond spent years as a Senior Manager: Strategic Management at the SA Reserve Bank, co-ordinating the Bank s strategy in the Office of the Governor. He was key in the development of the Vision 2010 of the SA Reserve Bank which sought to reposition the SARB in the modern global economy. Desmond has an extensive knowledge of government s operations owing to his tenure as Private Secretary to the then Minister of Labour (Mboweni); Senior Researcher/Deputy Head for the African National Congress Parliamentary Research Unit; Head of 2010 World Cup in Mpumalanga Province; and Special Advisor to Minister of Public Works, and Sports and Recreation respectively. Desmond was awarded the prestigious Nelson Mandela Scholarship for leadership to study in the UK in 1999, and he is a Mandela Scholar. Desmond has a deep understanding of the global and South African economy, particular the international financial markets, and has lectured part-time at Unisa (CARS) - Trade, Investment and Monetary Law. He sits in the Economic Transformation Committee (ETC) of the ANC, and is a member of the Panel of Progressive Economist for Cosatu. Desmond has vast knowledge of corporate governance, turn-around, and technical areas such as audit and public finance, as he among others, Chairs of the Audit Committee at the SABC, and was also the Deputy Chair of the Board of Ithala Financial Development Corporation, Chaired the Board of the SA Civil Aviation Authority (and the Finance and Audit Committee before then). Desmond has developed varied economic development strategies, written position papers and published in such areas as economic transformation, banking reforms, rating agencies, central banking, new global economic realignment and currency wars, nationalisation etc. He is passionate about development economics and social entrepreneurship. Desmond is a fervent reader, loves his family and marshal arts (karate). The Speakers Profiles 2013 WINTER SCHOOL I MAY [ 9 ]

12 The Speakers Profiles Councillor James Nxumalo: Executive Mayor of Ethekwini Municipality C ouncillor James Nxumalo has overcome numerous obstacles to be where he is today. Born on a farm in New Hanover where both his parents worked as farm labourers, his passion for politics was shaped at a young age. His broad smile, charisma and personality have made him popular and won him friends and admirers in opposition parties. As provincial chairman of the South African Communist Party (SACP), he is cultured in championing the rights of the working class. Due to only his mother working, the family took a tough decision that all the children except for the last two were to leave school and work on the farm to augment family income. As one of the two youngest, Nxumalo was allowed to continue his education. He started his education at Ingqaza Lower Primary School, walking some 10kms to get to school each day. He also attended Bhekamatshe Community Primary School, Imbaliyezwe Lower Primary School, then moved to Fredville Higher Primary School and finally completed his matric at Siphesihle High School at Intshanga. It was during these daily walks to school when he was enlightened about the conditions under which they were forced to live on the farm. After that he realised that their lives were shaped by apartheid and its laws. During this time whilst at high school he got involved in politics and worked in the structures of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the 1980 s. In 1990, he joined the ANC Youth League, the ANC and the South African Communist Party. During that year he was employed as a labourer at a chicken factory and because the working conditions were deplorable, he organised workers to join trade unions as well as the ANC and SACP. The 45 year old, has been described by many as the perfect man for the job with his experience in local government. He will head the KwaZulu-Natal s biggest Municipality with a budget of R28.6 billion. We have done a lot as a Municipality in terms of infrastructure development and we will continue where the previous Council left off. Prof Tinyiko Maluleke: The Deputy Vice Chancellor: Internationalization, Advancement and Student Affairs UJ Nickname: Nyiko. Leading Researcher, Academic, University Manager. Born in Soweto South Africa Awarded a B rating by the National Research Foundation in recognition of the international impact of his research publications and other outputs, Professor Tinyiko Maluleke, the current UNISA Deputy Registrar, is also member of the South African Academy of Science. He has published more than 70 scholarly and peer-reviewed articles. Tinyiko has also published dozens of shorter popular articles and opinion pieces online, in newspapers and in magazines. The 10 students who completed their PhDs under his supervision are black, white, male and female and they hail from such countries as Canada, Germany, DRC, Sierra Leone and South Africa itself. An intellectual who is passionate about social justice, Tinyiko Maluleke is proficient in all of the eleven South African official languages. He also speaks and writes French. Maluleke is also a highly respected political and social commentator whose analyses, views and opinions are often solicited by the South African media. He is invited to speak at many academic, community and corporate functions. [ 10 ]

13 Prof Cecil Bodibe P rof Cecil Bodibe spent 30 years in Higher Education, where he occupied positions such as: Director of Student Development, Dean of Students, Vice-Principal Learner Support, Vice-Principal Student Affairs. He also had a stint as a Dean of Students in a Sea Travelling University, called The Scholar Ship, where he covered 16 destinations around the world with 400 students, from literally all over the globe. In the last six years, Prof Bodibe has been in Consulting Practice, where he works with universities, government institutions and the corporate world, on co- creating solutions and solving problems around: a whole range of areas. He also directs special projects for Empowaworx Consulting. Areas of work covered include: The value of values, change management, strategy facilitation, diversity and inclusion, organizational and personal resilience, team building, research and motivational speaking Professor Bodibe holds a PhD in Psychology, and has published extensively in Psychology and student affairs practice. He is also an author of three novels in Sesotho. He is married with adult children, and grand- children. He loves unwinding in the wild and at sea. And reads prolifically. Contact details: wbodibe@mweb.co.za Mr Bernard Sebake: Student Development Officer CPUT M r. Bernard K Sebake is a professional in Student Affairs who played part and still playing part in the development of students in institutions of higher learning as he worked in the following environment in his career : Holded a position of Student Life and Governance Practitioner at the Tshwane University of Technology, Polokwane Campus in charge of developing students in areas such as leadership, arts and culture and sports and recreation : Holded a position of Head: Student Governance at the University of KwaZulu- Natal, where he was in charge of leadership development and governance for five campuses SRC and Central SRC. This has created an opportunity to expand knowledge and skills in student development Till: Holding a position of Student Development Officer: Governance and Development at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town Campus. Mr. Bernard K Sebake is currently an aspirant academic as he is at the tip of completing his Masters in Public service and development, and as part of his participation in NASDEV; he is the secretary of the working committee of NASDEVE at the Western Cape Province. The Speakers Profiles 2013 WINTER SCHOOL I MAY [ 11 ]

14 The Speakers Profiles Mr Pura Mgolombane: Project Manager Transformation UJ H e has fourteen (14) years working experience [of which eight (8) have been at managerial level] in Student Affairs/Student Support Services in different capacities including institutional capacities (i.e. Student Life, Governance, Culture, Discipline, Ethics, Leadership Development, Judicial Services, Change Management & Transformation etc) to date. His academic training in Human Resources (B-Tech Degree), Employment Relations (Hons Degree), Business Management (MCom), Corporate Law (PGD), Ethics Officer Certification Programme and Applied Ethics for Professionals (PGD) has empowered me with the skills and knowledge that will help me excel in any leadership and management position I may choose to pursue. He is a dynamic hardworking and passionate person with great potential and have a positive attitude towards life. I am a self starter who is always willing to listen, adjust, learn and improve. I am a leader who is driven by vision, guided by values, encouraged by challenges and motivated by success. Mr Yeki Mosomothane: Senior Officer: Student Governance: Student Affairs, University of the Free State, South Africa Y eki Mosomothane currently serves as senior officer for student governance in the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. His areas of primary responsibility include working in and with student governance structures. He specializes in community development, trauma intervention and mediation in a community context. Yeki holds experience as facilitator in community health issues and international relations. He has served as a research fellow at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, senior manager for community development and stakeholder relations at local government level. Yeki has also worked in the higher education and private sectors as a consultant on transformation and change management processes. He has published articles on African conflict situations, and holds a bachelor s degree from the University of Cape Town, having majored in politics and law. He is currently studying towards a post graduate qualification in governance and political transformation. [ 12 ]

15 Buti Mnyakeni C urrently works as a leadership facilitator for the Tshwane University of Technology dealing with nurturing and developing young leaders. Is the Host of the Tshwane FM gospel show called Sunday fix. Sunday fix is a hyped up gospel show dealing with Christian/Morals Living and the relevancy of the Christian faith in impacting this generation. Also serves as a board member of the radio station Tshwane fm. He is also a motivational speaker who has addressed and impacted many audiences throughout the country his following as a motivational speaker is growing in leap and bounds. Buti has been a guest in a few national media platforms including the chat room and the educational programme Take 5. Buti Mnyakeni has written his first book titled Work In Progress. This is an inspirational book that challenges readers to relook and redefine their reality. The book argues that people are generally a work in progress and the secret to happiness is to embrace your current phase in your progress as you work to the next phase. Lana Swart Lana is currently working as a Researcher in the Centre for Teaching (CTL) and Learning at the University of the Free State (UFS). She obtained her B.Com Law degree in 2008 and Honours degree in Applied Econometrics in 2009, both from the UFS. Lana is currently doing her Master s degree in Higher Education at the UFS. In terms of research, Lana has worked on the student engagement projects within the university since late The student engagement project includes measures that are aimed at the higher education and further education and training sectors. Lana is currently involved in the review process of all student engagement measures. The Speakers Profiles 2013 WINTER SCHOOL I MAY [ 13 ]

16 The Speakers Profiles Dr Joe Shikhibane D r Joe Shikhibane comes from Soweto, in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS B.A. degree from the then University of the North, now called University of Limpopo. B.ED degree from the University of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape. Masters degree from the University of the Free State PH.D from the University of the Free State. Advanced degree from the Health Faculty University of the Free State Diploma on HIV and AIDS from the University of Fukuoka in Japan His child is studying Accounting at the University of Johannesburg. WORK EXPERIENCE Teacher in Pimville High School, Soweto. Principal, Sehunelo High School in Mangaung. Vice Rector for two years of a College for Education in Mangaung. Campus Manager, Bloemfontein Campus, Motheo FET College. Manager of : Networking and Partnerships with Business & Industries, NGO s and Institutions. Wellness Programmes even in the Office of the Premier. Job placement and students exchange programmes. Transformation Forum and Special Programmes. Did administration work as Manager of observers in football in the Universiade of about 200 countries in Sicily Island. Mahlubi Mabizela M ahlubi Mabizela is a Chief Director for University Policy and Development Support in the Department of Higher Education and Training. The Chief Directorate is responsible for the management and development of various policies of the University sector in South Africa such as HE institutional research outputs; research development; language, internationalisation of South Africa Higher Education including determination of policy framework for offering of collaborative or joint degrees, the role of Private Higher education in the post schools education system, governance of Universities and student leadership development, among others. Besides policy, the Chief Directorate is also responsible for assessment and analysis of research outputs from higher education institutions; accreditation of journals; transformation of higher education; the sector s HIV and AIDS programme; the Apply Now! Campaign; conceptualisation of a graduate community service programme and fee-free education for the poor. He is the author of several peer reviewed publications on Higher Education in South Africa and has coedited a special issue of the Journal of Higher Education in Africa. [ 14 ]

17 Philani Patrick Hlatshwayo Mr. Philani Patrick Hlatshwayo is the Student Life & Governance Practitioner at TUT from September 2008 till to date. He is a NEC member of NASDEV responsible for Gauteng North. He is a former NEC member of SASCO, served as Education and Transformation Officer for two consecutive terms. He served in the TUT merger committees, Joint Specialized Team on Governance, Joint Merger Team, as well as Administration Integration Committee. He is a former TUT Council member, Senate and Institutional Forum. The Speakers Profiles 2013 WINTER SCHOOL I MAY [ 15 ]

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