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9. Integrated Financial Aid, Scholarship and Bursary Administrative Processes, and Systems 40
10. Increased Provision of Student Accommodation 41
11. Estates and Facilities Management 41

TRANSFORMATION GOAL 5: Ensure Implementation of Programmes and Measures Designed to
Accelerate Focused Recruitment, Capacity Development, Greater Representation and Retention of
Designated and Underrepresented Groups in the Academic Workforce, especially Senior Academic
Positions. 43
This goal should be read in conjunction with Goal 8 which is linked to implementation of the
employment equity plan and targets.
1. Diversification of academic workforce 43

TRANSFORMATION GOAL 6: Increase Collaborations and Partnerships with Other Institutional Types
to Share Knowledge, Resources, and Assist with Capacity Building and Articulation. 48
1. Reviewed Internationalisation Policy and Strategy 48
2. Internationalisation Strategy Implementation Plan 49
3. International Student Mobility Strategy 49
4. Internationalisation and Global Engagement Policy 49
5. Reshaping of the Three Academic Missions 50
6. Reimagining Engagement 50
7. Reimagining Basic and Post-School Education and Training 50
8. Strategic Partnerships with Post-School Education Training Institutions 51

TRANSFORMATION GOAL 7: Ensure that the University Environment and Experience for
Employees, Students and External Stakeholders Reflect Respect for Human Dignity, Inclusivity,
Diversity and a Human Rights Culture. 51
1. Embed Desired Institutional Culture 51
2. Employee Wellness 52
3. Enhancing Social Cohesion Through the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Programmes 52
4. Student Engagement Platforms to Promote Social Cohesion, Human Rights, and Respect for
Diversity 55
5. Student Engagement Project 55
6. Foster a Positive Transformative Culture and Employee Relations Environment 56

TRANSFORMATION GOAL 8: Ensure Implementation of Programmes and Measures Designed to
Accelerate Focused Recruitment, Capacity Development, Greater Representation and Retention of
Designated and Underrepresented Groups, Including Persons with Disabilities, in University
Management and Professional, Administrative, and Support Services Employees. 57
1. Diversify Workforce Profile aligned to the Employment Equity Plans and Targets 57
2. Talent Management Strategy and Reward System 60

TRANSFORMATION GOAL 9: Ensure Ethical Leadership and Accountability Through Improved
Effectiveness of Governance Structures, Including Council, Institutional Forum, Senate,
Student Support Services Council and the Student Representative Council. 61
1. Reviewed Institutional Policies 61
2. Strengthen Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Governance Processes 62
3. Improve Student Experience of Complaints and Disciplinary Processes
4. Migrate from a Manual Student / Employee Complaints System to an Electronic System 62
5. Design a Programme to Train Students to Defend Respondents in Student Disciplinary Hearings 62
6. Council’s Oversight Role 62

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