General Prospectus 2013 - Nelson Mandela University

GENERAL PROSPECTUS 2019i

General ProspectusNelson Mandela UniversityThe complete 2019 University Prospectus consists of the following parts: General Prospectus Student Account Guide Prospectuses of the respective faculties Faculty of Arts Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Law Faculty of ScienceCopies of separate parts of the prospectus are obtainable from:The RegistrarPO Box 77000Nelson Mandela UniversityPORT ELIZABETH6031SOUTH AFRICANBAlthough the information contained in this Prospectus has been compiled as accurately aspossible, the Council and the Senate of the Nelson Mandela University accept noresponsibility for any errors or omissions. This Prospectus is only applicable to the 2019academic year.Information reflected in this Prospectus is as available at the time of going to publication.ii

General ProspectusNelson Mandela UniversityVISION, MISSION, VALUES, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHYVISIONTo be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edgeknowledge for a sustainable future.MISSIONTo offer a diverse range of life-changing educational experiences for a better world.To achieve our vision and mission, we will ensure that: Our values inform and define our institutional ethos and distinctive educational purpose andphilosophy. We are committed to promoting equity of access and opportunities so as to give students thebest chance of success in their pursuit of lifelong learning and diverse educational goals. We provide a vibrant, stimulating and richly diverse environment that enables staff andstudents to reach their full potential. We develop graduates and diplomates to be responsible global citizens capable of criticalreasoning, innovation, and adaptability. We create and sustain an environment that encourages and supports a vibrant research,scholarship and innovation culture. We engage in mutually beneficial partnerships locally, nationally and globally to enhancesocial, economic, and ecological sustainability.VALUES Diversity Excellence Ubuntu Social justice and equality Integrity Environmental stewardshipEDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY---We provide transformational leadership in the service of society through our teaching andlearning, research and engagement activities. To achieve this we are committed to developing the human potential of our staff andstudents in the full spectrum of its cognitive, economic, social, cultural, aesthetic andpersonal dimensions in the pursuit of democratic citizenship.We adopt a humanising pedagogical approach that respects and acknowledges diverseknowledge traditions and engages them in critical dialogue in order to nurture a participativeapproach to problem-posing and -solving, and the ability to contribute to a multi-culturalsociety.We inspire our stakeholders to be passionate about and respectful of an ecologically diverseand sustainable natural environment.We will be known for our people-centred, caring, values-driven organisational culture that willallow all members of the university community to contribute optimally to its life.iii

General ProspectusNelson Mandela UniversityTABLE OF CONTENTSVISION, MISSION, VALUES, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY . IIIADDRESS OF THE UNIVERSITY. 1USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS . 2ABOUT NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY . 4ACADEMIC DRESS . 7ACADEMIC PROGRAMME AND ALMANAC 2019. 9OFFICE-BEARERS OF THE UNIVERSITY . 27COUNCIL . 29COUNCIL COMMITTEES .30Executive Committee of Council (EXCO) .30Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) .30Finance and Facilities Committee (FFC) .30Governance and Ethics Committee (GEC) .31Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (HRREM) .31Higher Education Committee (HEC) .31JOINT COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL AND SENATE.31Honorary Doctoral Degrees Awards Committee (HDDAC).31SENATE . 32COMMITTEES OF SENATE .34Executive Committee of Senate (ECS).34Management Committee of the ECS (ECS MANCO).34Academic Programme Committee (APC) .34Academic Titles Committee (ATC) .34Admissions Committee (AC) .34Research and Engagement Committee (REC) .35Faculty Boards.35Faculty Management Committee (FMC) .35Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee (FPGSC).36Faculty Research and Engagement Committee (FREC) .36Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee (FTLC).36Library and Information Services Committee (LISC) .36Innovation Committee (IC) .37Publications Committee (PC) .37Research Committee (RC) .37Research Ethics Committee – Animal (REC-A) .37Research Ethics Committee – Human (REC-H).38Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC).38Co-Curricular Student Development Committee (CCSDC).38Postgraduate Studies Committee (PGSC).39Student Orientation Committee (SOC) .39Internationalisation Committee (IC) .40INSTITUTIONAL FORUM (IF) . 40iv

General ProspectusNelson Mandela UniversityALUMNI ASSOCIATION (AA) . 40STUDENT SERVICES COUNCIL (SSC) . 41MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (MANCO) . 42COMMITTEES OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (MANCO) .42Extended Management Committee (Extended Manco) .42Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee (ACHC) .42Capital Resources Allocation Committee (CRAC).43Central Disciplinary Committee for Students (CDC).43Health Care Committee (HCC).43Human Resources Development Committee (HRDC).43Information and Communication Technology Committee (ICTC).44Estate and Facilities Management Committee (EFMC).44Risk Management Committee (RMC) .44Sport Committee (SC).45Tender Adjudication Committee (TAC) .45Transformation Committee (TC) .45Sexual Harassment Committee (SHC) .46JOINT COMMITTEES OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND SENATE .46Central Timetabling Committee (CTC).46Scholarships and Bursaries Committee (SBC) .46Student Financial Aid Committee (SFAC) .47Quality Committee (QC) .47EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT STAFF . 48SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT STAFF . 48PROFESSORS EMERITI . 51ACADEMIC STAFF IN FACULTIES . 53Faculty of Arts.53Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences.58Faculty of Education .67Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology .70Faculty of Health Sciences.78Faculty of Law .84Faculty of Science .87ACADEMIC SUPPORT STAFF. 96Engagement Office .96Higher Education Access and Development Services.96Centre for Access Assessment and Research .96Centre for Teaching, Learning and Media.96Student Counselling, Career and Development Centre.98Innovation Office .99Research Capacity Development .99Research Management .99Office for Institutional Planning.99Academic Planning .99Management Information .99Quality Advancement Unit.100Transformation, Monitoring and Evaluation .100Centre for Integrated Post-School Education and Training.100ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF . 101v

General ProspectusNelson Mandela UniversityAudit and Risk Management .101Chief Information Officer .101Information and Communication Technology Services and Operations .101Information Systems and Development .103Communication and Stakeholder Liaison .103Arts and Culture .104Archives and Exhibitions .104Estate and Facilities Management .105Infrastructure Services and Sustainability .105Maintenance Services.105Protection Services .106Support Services .106Operations George Campus .107Finance Division .107Executive Director: Finance .107Management Accounting Department .107Operational Finance Department.108Revenue Management.109George Campus .110HIV & Aids Research Unit .111Human Resources .111Library and Information Services .112Missionvale Campus .114Office for International Education .114Registrar’s Division .115Academic Administration.115Governance Administration .118Legal Services .119Strategic Resource Mobilisation Office .119Student Affairs .119Dean of Students .119Campus Health Ser

General Prospectus Nelson Mandela University ii The complete 2019 University Prospectus consists of the following parts: General Prospectus Student Account Guide Prospectuses of the respective faculties Faculty of Arts Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences .