2023 Annual Transformation Report by Cape Peninsula University of Technology

2023 Annual

Institutional Transformation Report

1. FOREWORD BY THE VICE CHANCELLOR-PROFESSOR CHRIS NHLAPO ....................6

1.2 Foreword – Professor Paul Green (Chair of the Institutional Transformation Forum) ..........7

2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................8

2.1 Key pillars of transformation ...........................................................................................8

3. ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS LINKED TO INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION .......................................................................................................9

- Students Fundraise for Two Non-Governmental Organisations ...................................10

- Student Leadership Development Programme: “Hacking into Effective Leadership .....10

- EmpowHerSA-CPUT Induction Training......................................................................10

- Transformation Through Multilingualism ......................................................................11

- Creating Safe Spaces for CPUT Men .........................................................................11

- Localising GBV Pillar 6: Research Indaba on Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education .......................................................................................................11

- Towards Oneness and Smartness: Transformation Webinar ........................................12

- Promotion of Vision 2030’s Values of ‘ubuntu’, ubunye’ and ‘ukungafani” ...................12

- Diversity & Inclusivity Champions ...............................................................................13 TRANSFORMATION REPORTS FROM FACULTIES, DEPARTMENTS, UNITS, DIVISIONS, CENTRES AND STRUCTURES ...............................................................................14

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- Build Up to the CPUT Men’s Conference (Position Statement Banners) ......................96 - EmpowHerSA-CPUT Conference ...............................................................................97 - CPUT Men’s Conference ............................................................................................97 - Transformation Webinar .............................................................................................97

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1.FOREWORD BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR: PROF CHRIS NHLAPO

White Paper 3 on the Programme for the Transformation of Higher Education indicates that the Higher Education System must be transformed to redress past inequalities, serve a new social order, meet pressing national needs, and respond to realities and opportunities (White Paper 1997: 3-4).

The Ministerial Transformation Oversight Committee (TOC) describes transformation as: “… the improvement of the quality of teaching and learning; the elimination of weak administrative systems, especially at historically disadvantaged universities; the elimination of discriminatory practices based on gender, race, class and historical imbalances; the provision of adequate infrastructure so that all universities can adequately meet their fundamental mandates of teaching, learning, research, innovations and community engagement in the context of social cohesion; the expansion and improvement of research throughout the system; the expansion of access to university education to many more students…” (TOC Terms of Reference: 2015).

The Vision 2030 Strategic Plan of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) identiﬁes transformation as one of the cross-cutting pillars of the strategy. It is ‘everybody’s business, as it is integrated into the business of the university. Therefore, it affects staff and students in administration, governance, policies, procedures, curriculum, teaching, learning, research, innovation, and community engagement. The strategic plan also includes digital transformation as a vehicle for mainstreaming a transformed environment within a human rights and social justice perspective.

Transformation at CPUT is institutionalised and owned by everybody. It is one of the pillars of the Vice-Chancellor’s scorecard and is one of the Deans’ key performance deliverables. As an institution, CPUT developed the Vision 2030 Institutional Transformation Framework, which aims to outline the guiding principles and key strategic drivers for implementing institutional transformation. The framework addresses gaps and areas for improvement in a harmonised approach.

It also provides a mechanism for a coordinated, integrated, and holistic approach to institutional transformation to enhance effective collaboration and partnerships. This ensures no one is left behind and embraces the transformation lens of oneness and smartness. I am proud to present this 2023 Transformation Report which details endeavours to transform our institution into a transformed, socially cohesive entity embracing our diversity.

1.2 FOREWORD BY CHAIR OF THE INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION FORUM: PROF PAUL GREEN

It is with great pleasure that I present this Annual Transformation Report after implementing CPUT’s One Smart Vision 2030 Strategy. The vision of transformation, as the cross-cutting pillar, is also beginning to take shape in a practical and concrete manner given that transformation reports cut across the Seven Focus Areas of our Vision 2030 Strategy. This Annual Transformation report features transformation activities, progress and achievements across faculties, departments, units, division, and centres undertaken during or between the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

We approached the 2024 academic year with more determination to deliver our transformation mandate in a way that enhances ‘oneness’ and ‘smartness’ through interfaculty and interdepartmental collaborations, sharing lessons, best practices, and research agendas.

We must all keep working so that our student and staff community can begin to feel the real beneﬁts of high-quality lifelong learning, to contribute to the reconstruction and development of our country in meaningful ways.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Deans of Faculties, Executives and Directors who continue to provide their transformation reports and ensure that transformation is a prioritised agenda item in their faculty meetings. My gratitude also goes to the Central and Local Student Representative Councils (SRCs) for their comprehensive participation in the Institutional Transformation Forum (ITF) and for ensuring that the voices of students form part of our transformation agenda. I also express my thanks to the members of the ITF for representing their constituencies well and for robust engagement on transformation matters.

Whilst, I have no doubt that the transformation journey will not be easy, I am conﬁdent that with the current collective commitment achieved to implement it, we will reach our destination, that is, a Higher Education system that contributes to the building of a better life for all.

2. INTRODUCTION

Transformation is one of the cross-cutting pillars of CPUT’s One Smart Vision 2030 Strategy. It is also anchored in the two strategic dimensions of:

‘Oneness’ focuses on CPUT’s human-centredness through its smart people and the entire smart CPUT community that values and embraces unity, diversity, inclusivity, and social change. This helps CPUT to value co-thinking, co-learning, co-creating and design, and healthy and open dialogues in a uniﬁed and cohesive manner; and ‘Smartness’ that focuses on technological developments and innovations considered by the current and future industrial revolutions. This supports the notion that CPUT, as a University of Technology, embraces technology in the broadest and most positive sense to advance a better humanity, better socio-economic circumstances, better health conditions, education, safety, food security and general living conditions in CPUT’s region, South Africa, Africa, and globally (CPUT’s One Smart Vision 2030 Strategy).

The Institutional Transformation Forum (ITF) aims to create a more transformed, inclusive, and diverse university to institutionalise the Oneness and Smartness dimensions of CPUT’s Vision 2030. It also embraces the Vision 2030 values of Ubuntu (human-centredness), ubunye (unity) and ukungafani (diversity). Further, it is anchored in staff administration, student life and experiences, teaching and learning, curriculum, research and innovation, and community engagement. Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change are mainstreamed across the seven focus areas of One Smart Vision 2030.

This report is a consolidation of quarterly reports from faculties, units, departments, divisions, centres, and institutional structures. Transformation reporting is integrated into the Seven Focus Areas of the One Smart CPUT Vision 2030 Strategy, namely:

Focus Area 1: Smart Information Technology Communication (ITC) environment and Information Technology Communication (ITC) workforce.

Focus Area 2: Smart teaching and learning environments.

Focus Area 3: Smart RTIP that is relevant and excellent in its knowledge production.

Focus Area 4: Smart human capital and talent.

Focus Area 5: Smart internationalisation.

Focus Area 6: Smart engagement and strong links with quintuple helix partners; and

Focus Area 7: Smart student engagement and learning experiences.

2.1 Key pillars of transformation

The key pillars of transformation include the following:

• Students and staff access, support and success that embraces diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging.

• Institutional responses to all forms of discrimination, abuse, harassment, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

• Diverse and inclusive places and spaces that enhance belonging (visual redress or inclusive learning spaces).

• Transformation or renewal of the scholarship of teaching, curriculum, research, innovation, and community engagement (inclusive of the learning and teaching environment).

• Africanisation, or owning our African identity; decolonisation agenda; and

• Responsiveness to the societal needs at local, regional, national, and global level (Cape Vision 2040, NDP 2030, Africa Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030).

3. ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS LINKED TO INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION

Some of the transformation-related achievements and highlights for 2023 are summarised as follows:

CPUT Demonstrates Zero-Tolerance Approach Through GBV Position Statement Banners

Transformation issues often include GBV-related matters since GBV creates an unsafe environment. Addressing these issues contributes towards a safe and enabling working and learning environment. The National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) 2020-2030, addresses all sectors on measures that should be adopted/enforced to eradicate GBVF. One of the indicators for Higher Education is the provision of caring, safe environments, accountability, and leadership. Additionally, the Department of Higher Education Policy Framework which seeks to address or whose objective is to address GBV in the Post School Education and Training System compels all Institutions of Higher learning to show visibility, through awareness raising, education and communicating a zero-tolerance approach to GBV.

CPUT Executive Management and Acting Director: Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change

25 October 2023, CPUT showed its commitment by designing and displaying its GBV Position Statement Banner at CPUT campuses.

The Marketing and Communications Division assisted with localising the initiative and the video and photo coverage. To date, the banners have been unveiled at the following campuses: Bellville, District Six, Wellington, and Mowbray Campus.

The Executive Management led the proceedings at the Bellville Campus and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Nhlapo delivered the keynote address. To ensure a more sustained approach, GBV Champions will also form part of the ongoing GBV initiatives including the Vice Chancellor’s HeForShe Ambassadors.

Students Fundraise for Two Non-Governmental Organisations

The Business Administration 1 students in the Business Information and Administration department in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences engaged in a Service Learning and Community Engagement Project, which is integrated into the course as a weighted assessment.

The ﬁrst-year students on the District Six and Wellington campuses raised much-needed funds for two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), R28 000 for the Leliebloem House Child and Youth Care Centre and R6 500 for the House Andrew Murray Child and Youth Care Centre respectively. On 23 October and 27 October 2023, the cheques for the funds raised were handed over to these two NGOs at their premises and the article is featured on the following link: https://www.cput.ac.za/ newsroom/news/article/4864/bia-students-raise-thousands-for-charity

Student Leadership Development Programme: “Hacking into Effective Leadership”

On 28 and 29 November 2023, the Faculty of Business Management and Sciences hosted a twoday Student Leadership Development Programme under the theme, “Hacking into Effective Leadership”. The programme was facilitated by PAWA Africa for all faculty tutors, mentors, Diversity, and Inclusive Champions in the faculty, Retention Ofﬁcers, Teaching Assistants and Student Class Representatives. It was coordinated by Professor Desireé Scholtz, Ms Mandie Richards and Dr Sandra Williams. Upon successful completion of the two-day workshop, students were awarded certiﬁcates and plans for mentoring programmes including being assigned to mentors was planned to take place virtually with PAWA Africa.

EmpowHerSA-CPUT Induction Training

The Policy Framework on the Realisation of Social Inclusion in Higher Education (2016) and the achievement

of SDG 5 on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment informs the vision and conceptualisation of the EmpowHerSA-CPUT programme and training. The Programme aims to empower female participants with hard and soft skills needed for career development and success where networks of young women are created, and mentorship opportunities are provided.

On 6 May 2023, the Induction Programme was hosted virtually in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change, the Vice Chancellors Ofﬁce, the Student Representative Council and the Environment, Research, Climate Change and Sustainability Research Focus Area, and the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

Transformation Through Multilingualism

The Journalism Department within the Faculty of Informatics and Design has been encouraging or fostering multilingualism by offering (Professional Literacy: which combines IsiXhosa, English, and Afrikaans) as one of the ﬁrst-year modules. This is in line with Universities South Africa’s (USAf) Transformation Barometer, which states that issues related to language diversity should be addressed as part of the institutional culture in teaching and learning.

Creating Safe Spaces for CPUT Men

On 1 September 2023, the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change hosted the CPUT Men’s Conference, under the theme “Shaping our lived experiences to redeﬁne our Role as Men in Society”. The aim of the conference was to create a platform and space for men to be vulnerable and to share their experiences and in the process ‘birth’ new CPUT values-driven men.

The conference aimed to foster men’s development through mentorship; equipping CPUT men with tools in health, mental health, education, and business and addressing societal norms. It also sought to recognise men who have made a difference in CPUT and the broader society. A medium-term objective is the proposition of a CPUT Men’s Charter – a CPUT Men’s Forum.

Localising GBV Pillar 6: Research Indaba on Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo with Mr Buti Manamela Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (2023

On 8 and 9 March 2023, the CDISC in collaboration with RTIP, DSA in partnership with HERSSA and the Human Science Research Council (HSRC) hosted a GBV Research Indaba. The Indaba was held at the Auditorium, Bellville Campus. The Indaba had 243 participants, including 45 staff members, 150 students, 40 NGO representatives, and 8 DHET delegates. The primary objective was to exchange insights, strategies, interventions, practices, and research agendas on holistic, integrated, multi-sectoral coordination and collaboration on gender equality and women’s empowerment to combat GBV in Higher Education. This includes evidence-based research and realist evaluation approaches aimed at developing interventions for existing social problems to bring about social change.

During the Indaba a Candle Lighting ceremony was held in honour of GBV survivors. The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Mr Buti Manamela, honoured the event by delivering the keynote address, demonstrating support for the initiative. The address also commemorated International Women’s Day with a particular emphasis on combating GBV in Higher Education.

Prof Nhlapo leads the candle lighting in honour of the Gender-Based violence victims and survivors.

Towards Oneness and Smartness: Transformation Webinar

Localising the CPUT vision for 2030 through deepening conversations on transformation is paramount to ensure institutionalisation and achievement of this vision. On 16 October 2023, the CDISC collaborated with the Disability Unit and the CPUT Queer Unicorns to host a Transformation Webinar with the theme, “Towards Oneness/Smartness: A focus on Diversity, Inclusivity and Transformation.”

The primary purpose of this webinar was to address issues and challenges encountered by staff and students from diverse backgrounds and contexts.

Amongst its many intended outcomes, the webinar aimed to generate insights to guide the transformation of current systems, facilities, resources, and processes to promote inclusivity and to eliminate/ eradicate any form of stigmatisation, exclusion, or discrimination within CPUT and Higher Education Institutions as a whole.

Promotion of Vision 2030’s Values of ‘ubuntu’, ‘ubunye’ and ‘ukungafani”

On 23 August 2023, the CDISC and the Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Unit co-ordinated a Lunch Hour Conversation in the form of a webinar, titled Promoting Diversity and Inclusion. This initiative was aimed at institutionalising and promoting the values of ‘ubuntu’, ubunye, and ‘ukungafani’. The keynote speaker, Dr Nyx McLean, is an expert with broader knowledge about the importance of understanding diversity and inclusion delivered a 20-minute talk titled “An Inclusive University is an Ethical University”. This was followed by responses from representatives from of the Central Student Representative Council (Mr Xolani Booi, Central Student Representative Council, Education & Transformation Ofﬁcer, and Ms Tlhalefo Mbaba, International Relations Ofﬁcer) and the Executive of the Association of International Students (AIS), Ms Nicole Birabwa. The CDISC aims to continue these engagements to promote the values of human centricity, and oneness in diversity

Diversity & Inclusivity Champions

The Diversity and Inclusivity Champions is a collaborative program between the Division of Student Affair (DSA), the Disability Unit and the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change.

During March and April 2023 comprehensive training sessions were facilitated for the Diversity & Inclusivity Champions. The Diversity & Inclusivity Champion Program is a peer support initiative based on the notion that students are more comfortable approaching their peers with concerns and difﬁculties. It emphasises a student-to-student relationship. Regular check in sessions and follow up meetings occurred, effective advocacy/transformation activities were implemented, and an award ceremony were hosted at the end of the year to thank and celebrate the Diversity & Inclusivity Champions for their positive contribution towards the transformation agenda of CPUT.

The Diversity and Inclusivity Champions is a collaborative program between the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), the Disability Unit and the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change.

A Peer support program incollaboration between the Disability Unit and the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change

Should you have enquiries around diversity, inclusivity and accessibility you may contact anyone of the Champions closest to you.

TRANSFORMATION REPORTS FROM FACULTIES, DEPARTMENTS, UNITS, DIVISIONS, CENTRES AND STRUCTURES

FOCUS AREA 1: A SMART CTS ENVIRONMENT AND CTS WORKFORCE .

One Smart CPUT will have a highly efficient and effective CTS network in place that will support and enhance continuous improvement in teaching, learning, research, and operations.

1.Faculties of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

1.1 Introduction

The Dean of the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Professor Paul Green engaged staff, students, and internal and external partners to create a conducive environment for all stakeholders, while pursuing opportunities that beneﬁt their needs and those of the institution. The Dean has an open-door policy and welcomes suggestions from staff and students, to enhance their experience. During the orientation sessions for full-time and part-time students across the various campuses, Professor Green, and the Assistant Dean, of Teaching and Learning, Professor Desireé Scholtz, welcomed the ﬁrst-year cohort with inspirational and motivational messages.

All departments in the faculty engaged through a hybrid approach, face-to-face and online sessions. As part of raising awareness and sharing information, they also invited both internal and external service providers. Van Schaiks’ Bookstore; Lady Talk Matters; Rape Crisis; Disability Unit; HIV & Aids Unit and Student Counselling set up stalls during orientation at the Commerce Building. Departments also invited the various internal service providers, as well as external partners and alumni to engage with ﬁrst-year students.

As student voices are integral to the academic programme, the Dean engaged the SRC to enhance the students’ experience through both formal and informal sessions. The Heads of Departments (HODs) in the various departments continuously engage with students and the SRC to ensure that students are provided fair opportunities and can share their concerns.

To ensure that the faculty continues to be student-centred, the Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development provided training to appointed mentors, tutors, teacher assistants, retention ofﬁcers, and class representatives whose role is to provide support to all students at the various levels to strengthen student success.

1.2 Mitigating Challenges Through Digital Access for Students and Staff

Programme delivery for both face-to-face and online staff and students was affected in the second quarter, due to load-shedding. Lecture recordings were made available to students and shared via the various online platforms. The disruptions during the second term further impacted the academic programme and saw the institution being shut indeﬁnitely in terms of online and face-to-face lectures. The resumption of term two required adjustments and adaptations. This entailed rescheduling the academic calendar, assessment dates, submission of assignments, and class tests with the guidance of the Faculty Management. To ensure inclusivity and that no student is left behind, additional support and resources were made available to disadvantaged students.

The faculty in collaboration with Old Mutual, a licensed ﬁnancial service provider, allowed all students in the faculty to participate in Moneywize online, every Friday, enhancing their ﬁnancial literacy skills. This was coordinated by Ms Andiswa Mrasi the FBMS Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships (SIP) Manager. The Business and Innovation Hub in the Faculty in collaboration with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), offered exit-level third year and advanced diploma students in entrepreneurship, Tuesday online sessions. This was facilitated by Ms Siphelele Mblashwa of the FBMS SIP Unit. At the end of the Entrepreneurship Tuesday series, students with business ideas were invited to register for training sessions on the Art of Pitching. The sessions culminated in a competition on 28 and 29 November where students pitched their ideas.

1.3 Enhancing Continuous Improvement in Teaching, Learning, Research, and Operations.

Teaching and Learning, Professor Desireé Scholtz, the Assistant Dean of Teaching and Learning, led various workshops and forums with staff to enhance curriculum development and pedagogy. These sessions focused on integrating 21st-Century skills and facilitated discussions on topics such as Chat GPT, artiﬁcial intelligence, sustainable renewal goals, and universal access.

Professor Renitha Rampersad, the Assistant Dean, Research, and Innovation, spearheads various research initiatives which provides staff and students with a plethora of opportunities to enhance research skills at masters and doctoral levels.

To further enhance digital access and ensure continuous improvement, ﬁrst-year students from the Business and Information Administration (BIA), Applied Legal Studies, Public Administration and Governance (PAG), Banking and Cape Town Hotel School completed the Emma Sadleir “What University Students needs to know about social media” online course with the Digital Law Academy.

The First Year Experience Social Media workshop, “Protecting your Brand & Digital Footprint” preceded this online course in BIA and Banking. Mandie Richards facilitated it online and face

to face sessions respectively. Upon successful completion, students uploaded their certiﬁcates to Blackboard, and this will be integrated into the curriculum and linked to a subject. On 28 and 29 November, the faculty hosted a two-day Student Leadership Development Programme: under the theme, “Hacking into Effective Leadership”. The Program, facilitated by PAWA Africa was organised for all faculty tutors, mentors, Diversity and Inclusive Champions ROs, teaching assistants and student class representatives. It was coordinated by Professor Desireé Scholtz, Ms Mandie Richards and Dr Sandra Williams. Upon successful completion of the two-day workshop, students received certiﬁcates, and plans were made for mentoring programs to be held virtually with PAWA Africa, connecting students with industry mentors in 2024.

1.4 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

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Mitigating Challenges Through Digital Access for Students and Staff.

The faculty hosted a webinar on the transformative potential and pitfalls of Artiﬁcial Intelligence with a focus on ChatGPT, in teaching, learning and research. The workshop was facilitated by Professor J Cronje. Furthermore, the various departments continued to utilise online and face to face methods to teaching and learning. Departments contributed to a smart technological environment in various ways depicted below under each department and programme.

The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP):

The faculty has implemented a hybrid model to facilitate lectures. All academic content for practical projects is available online on the Learning Management System (LMS) system. All assessments and feedback for each student are recorded and managed on the online system. LinkedIn learning was used with access through the LMS, and open sources design apps were used in the absence of Adobe Training. Lectures and brieﬁngs were also recorded with simple PowerPoint voice overs to keep ﬁles small and easy to download.

Fashion Department

The main communication platform is Blackboard, but the day-to-day communication is done via WhatsApp. The Fashion programme makes use of Adobe suit programmes for Computer Aided Designs. All assignments are submitted digitally, presenting a challenge in keeping up to date. Financial constraints put the programme at a disadvantage compared to other institutions offering Fashion. While most assessments are practical and conducted in class, new staff who use online assessments require training.

Jewellery Department

Product and Industrial Design: Product design students resumed face-to-face lectures for practical subjects. This included subjects such as Technology, where theories and principles are applied. History & Theory and Business remained online since 2022. AP Lit was handled in a blended way. Students were able to access their course material online on Blackboard. At 3rd year and advanced diploma level, students engage in full week blocks online for certain subjects, following a blended approach.

Visual Communication Design:

While the VCD programme has returned to face-to-face instruction for practical subjects, many of the online activities developed in 2020 have been integrated into the face-to-face environment. This integration encompasses presentations and numerous functions of Blackboard that were previously underutilised before the lockdown.

Students can access any part of their course online. All assessments are done online. At the Advanced Diploma level, students and staff work on online Miro boards alongside Blackboard to establish a dynamic workspace where all process work is displayed and engaged throughout the year. This approach is used in a blended manner for both on-campus and remote learning and teaching. The ECP transitioned to this method seamlessly, leading to an invitation to design two modules for the Futurability project as part of the representatives of CPUT eLearning unite under the guidance of Prof Evala.

Journalism Department

The department continues to use a hybrid approach consisting of online lectures delivered through Blackboard Collaborate for theoretical subjects with in-person contact sessions on campus for practical subjects. Attendance for both online and in-person sessions typically range from 50% to 70%.

Public Relations Department

The Public Relations Programme predominantly utilised online teaching and learning through Blackboard LMS. While two lecturers occasionally conducted practical classes on campus, this was limited due to the venues not being ready for occupancy following the relocation from Roeland Street to the D6 campus.

Architecture Department

Blended learning was utilised for the following:

• Orientation

• Online Protocols

• Blackboard training (for staff)

• All subjects on Blackboard

• CIET webinars

• Online training and access for staff

• Introducing LinkedIn Learning for 2023

Urban and Regional Planning Department:

Staff have access to digital resources to support both online and campus teaching and learning activities. Students beneﬁt from a constantly accessible computer lab. Multi-modal learning is integrated from the ﬁrst year onward.

Additionally, WhatsApp groups are established for each level of study, with at least one staff member assigned to oversee and manage each group.

1.5 Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS)

1.5.1 Mitigating Challenges Through Digital Access for Students and Staff

Faculty staff have adopted a combination of face-to-face and online teaching methods utilising Blackboard. Students receive timetables reﬂecting this blended approach to learning and teaching. Blackboard subjects encompass various components such as recorded lectures (either prerecorded or from live lectures), tutorials, assignments, projects as well as essential notes and readings. Subject guides are also provided to assist students in navigating through the content. Online teaching platforms include MS Teams, Blackboard Collaborate and WhatsApp. Practical sessions are conducted face-to-face within the faculty while some assessments such as quizzes and assignments are done online, major tests and FSAs are conducted in a sit-down format.

Communication with students takes place through ofﬁcial channels such as Blackboard announcements and student emails, as well as via WhatsApp. First-year students received guidance on using Blackboard during the Faculty Orientation. Each department includes a computer skills subject in the ﬁrst-year diploma curriculum to ensure computer literacy. Additionally, staff participated in training sessions conducted by CIET on the new Blackboard Ultra platform.

In the Department of Mathematics and Physics, two screencast videos demonstrating efﬁcient marks administration using OPA, MS Excel, and Blackboard were created and shared with the staff. Additionally, discussions on the use of AI have commenced within the faculty, with a guest speaker invited address staff.

1.5.2 Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and Learning

At the end of semester 1, student feedback surveys were conducted using Google Forms. Online theory and practical work in Chemistry were facilitated through using software programmes such as Pearson and Virtual Lab.

TV screens in the new laboratories are used to demonstrate information to the students. The request for JoVE videos for 2023 included a wider range of topics and subjects, and technicians have been trained to use their videos in practical classes. Tutors and Teaching Assistants leverage digital technology to support students, particularly ﬁrst-year students.

In addition:

• The transition to Blackboard Ultra caused some issues for both staff and students, who were then referred to the Best Practice Module on Blackboard.

• Dr Padua received RITAL funding to investigate the use of online simulations for practicals with Marine Biology 1 students.

• The Department of Food Science and Technology (DFS&T) acquired Grammarly Advanced and made it available to postgraduate students for use before submitting their work to their supervisors.

• DFS&T has begun exploring the use of Google Forms for their Sensory Evaluation templates but also plans to implement Compusense, an internationally recognised software.

• The Maths Tech department purchased 12 laptops for departmental staff using CapEx funds.

• The Department of Mathematical Sciences developed a Student Progress Dashboard for the Faculty using MS Power BI, enabling Heads of Departments to instantly view individual student progress and dynamically check graduation lists.

• The Faculty IT Co-ordinator gave a presentation on Blackboard Analytics to EXCO.

In December 2023, the Department of Mathematics and Physics in collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Oceans, organised a 3-day SAS Statistical Software workshop for academic staff and postgraduate students.

An external person delivered the presentation on behalf of SAS, aiming to build quantitative research capacity within the faculty and enhance the ability of our lecturing staff in the department to teach SAS to students, thereby boosting their employability. Additionally, the agriculture department has purchased a series of videos to support staff and students in conducting remote practical activities.

1.5.3 Enhancing Continuous Improvement in Teaching, Learning, Research, and Operations.

During orientation, information about the various units and service departments is communicated to students and included in the Departmental Student Guide, ensuring students are aware of the services provided at CPUT. Additionally, programme guides, and faculty guides are available to further assist students. Retention Officers are appointed in Term 1 by all departments to support first-year students, particularly those identified as at risk. There is ongoing collaboration with the Language Co-ordinator to promote multilingualism within the faculty. Communication Skills and Computer Skills lecturers have also played a significant role in helping students improve their reading and writing skills.

Marine Science students have been actively engaged in tutoring Marine Sciences at South Peninsula High School in Cape Town, with third-year students tutoring learners in grades 10-12. To enhance employee capacity, staff members in the Maths & Physics department were encouraged to attend the “Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace” workshop. A staff member who attended the workshop presented a summary report of the outcomes at the departmental meeting. Furthermore, the following highlights were noted;

• The ﬁrst-year Nature Conservation orientation camp was held in April.

• Training workshops for Nature Conservation students were conducted in July for WIL 2024 covering Fire Training, First Aid and Snake Handling.

• Multilingual glossaries for both programs have been developed and are available to students on Blackboard in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa.

• Practical topics in some ﬁrst – and second-year Food: Science and Practice courses have been reviewed to include traditional South African recipes (ongoing for 2023). This review has been extended to the Food Production and Service Operation 2 course to also include indigenous South African recipes and traditional German recipes to accommodate German exchange students (implemented in 2023).

Curriculum development:

New Postgraduate Qualiﬁcations in 2023:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation Science

• Master of Environmental Management

• Doctor of Agriculture

• Doctor of Conservation Science

• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Management

1.6 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

1.6.1 Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and Learning.

The faculty continued to utilise digital platforms to strengthen access and promote learning. The following were prioritised:

• Grammarly software was purchased for the writing centres established in the Chemical Engineering Department and Maritime Studies.

• Multi-lingual brochures were distributed using online platforms.

• DEECE ﬁrst-year laboratory orientation programme (GLTT) for 2023 began shortly after the departmental orientation programme and runs parallel with lectures. This programme helps students develop skills needed for their laboratory work and includes a workshop orientation section on health and safety, basic computer skills, and heavy and light current lab practical orientations.

• DISE has established a capital budget for upgrading labs in 2023. This programme is essential for ﬁrst-year students as it provides them with the laboratory skills and knowledge needed before they conduct their practicals.

The Construction Management & Quantity Survey Training includes sessions on utilising Artiﬁcial Intelligence (AI) tools such as Chat GPT. Additionally, the DMS plans to reassess the use of simulation and incorporate more practical elements into the programs. While 80% of classes are digital, load-shedding persists as a challenge, affecting their use. DMS aims to integrate the simulator into programs during the program restructuring to better align with international competency outcomes. Some initiatives aimed at maximising digital access by the department include:

Chemical Engineering Department

Implemented learning through Wiley Plus Online Interactive Learning Platform. Online textbooks serve as valuable complements to Online Teaching and Learning (OT&L), representing a shift from traditional hard copy textbooks to digital resources.

While Wiley Plus is currently exclusive to the ECP, it is being progressively introduced into mainstream programmes such as Chemical Engineering Technology 1 and Chemical Engineering Technology 2.

Digitalising the Laboratories

The Department of Chemical Engineering initiated a project aimed at harnessing the natural enthusiasm of contemporary students for digital, electronic, and automated technologies, incorporating elements of coding and practical application. The experience was found to be enriching for both lecturers and students. Following a demonstration of the project, it is anticipated that the pilot initiative will inspire staff to integrate it into their courses and research endeavours.

The pilot study was conducted within the Advanced Diploma program, focusing on Environmental Engineering. It involved the design, construction, and use of an electronic air quality monitoring device, which was based on the Arduino® circuit board and compatible components.

The Digitisation of the Departmental Filing System

Previously, departmental files, including ECSA files, were stored in hardcopy lever arch files. However, due to the ECSA accreditation visit occurring during the midst of Covid-19 pandemic, the department transitioned to an online file management system using through SharePoint.

Digitisation of the Departmental Classroom and Lecture Theatres

In place of traditional whiteboard- only classrooms, most classrooms and lecture theatres are now equipped with easily accessible digital displays, including large, automated screens and TV monitors. Wireless microphones are also available to facilitate communication between the two computer rooms when teaching combined groups of classes.

3D-Experience Project

It’s a faculty-wide initiative aimed at elevating 3D drawing to new levels, thereby enhancing “e-Teaching and Learning (eT&L)” through collaborative cloud-based platforms. Academics teaching engineering drawing have undergone training as part of this project.

Not only does this project transform our teaching and learning to eT&L in cloud-based collaborative platforms, but it also addresses the challenge posed by the departmental engineering drawing software, which traditionally required site-based workstation-speciﬁc installations. During the COVID-19 lockdown, the 3D-Experience Dassault’s system equipped with native applications such as Catia, proved invaluable as it allowed online usage.

Civil Engineering & Surveying Department

The department is exploring translating core notes into Afrikaans and IsiXhosa to ensure inclusivity.

Clothing & Textile Technology

The Department was awarded funding for the personal protective equipment (PPE) lab.

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

The SMART lecture theatre has been installed and is operational. However, the implementation of SMART setups in smaller classrooms/ laboratories is currently being explored.

1.7 Faculty of Education

ICT Projects in the Faculty of Education

Ongoing assistance is available for student-teachers who have a limited understanding of the CPUT Blackboard Online System. Recently, a decision was made to provide extensive support to ‘old code’ students struggling to complete their degree programmes within the designated time frame. Mr Chris Dumas conducted a brief Teams session outlining the process of uploading content, assignments, and announcements to multiple Blackboard codes. This digital resource will simplify the task for lecturers when uploading materials to ‘old codes’ on Blackboard. It is available on this link: https://cputacza.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/GET-Dr.Mosito/ Efo4uYa2E6pHo41SrTDNqbEBqa-OTO3rENlv6N8DNDpEJg

Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

• It was observed that ManCom approved the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Strategy.

• The ManCom approved the request for upgrading the Marks Administration System, and the upgrade was scheduled to go live in March 2023.

The commencement of the approved ECM implementation was noted. Following the resolutions of Business Information and Communication Technology (BICT) committee meeting held on 3 October 2022, Records & Archives Management will lead the establishment of an Information Governance Committee on behalf of the Registrar, who serves as the CPUT Deputy Information Ofﬁcer responsible for all University information. The LAN & WAN Upgrade Program, launched in November 2020 and is scheduled for completion by December 2026. To date, R37 600000.00 has been spent on the project, with an estimated additional funding of R 47 000 000.00 needed to complete the project by 2026. The Auto-promotion Project System has been successfully implemented and tested, with training completed. Businesses have requested more time to consult with faculties to pilot the application in December. Consequently, timelines will be adjusted accordingly.

e-Recruitment Project

• The system is currently live in production. Human Capital has formulated a phased roll-out plan for the system implementation while gradually phasing out the existing recruitment system, with training already underway. Requests for changes were made during both training sessions and the Business Acceptance Test (BAT).

• Progress is being made on future initiatives such as the Visualization Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) initiative for remote computer lab access and phase two Bring Your Own Device Project (BYOD) project.

CIET

• It was observed that there is an excessive utilisation of space on the LMS Academics have been tasked with removing video content, particularly unused videos. Additionally, there has been a request for videos to be loaded to OneDrive, with a corresponding link provided on the LMS.

Cyber Security Awareness Program

• Three (3) Phishing simulation exercises were launched in 2022. Phishing Simulation exercises were conducted to test the resilience of CPUT staff members against ‘real-world’ phishing attacks.

A Cyber Security Incident Response capability (CSIRT) is critical in ensuring that remedial activity related to possible cyber threats are consolidated, coordinated, and remedied or addressed effectively. The CTS department has established a dedicated cyber security incident reporting channel (ctscsirt@cput.ac.za) to allow staff and students to report possible cyber-related incidents. Incidents are logged via the CTS Service management platform and actioned by the responsible technical teams.

1.8 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

1.8.1 Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and Learning.

The faculty incorporates digital teaching as a teaching tool in all learning programmes allowing for the adoption of multimodal/ blended learning and teaching assessment. Some classrooms have been equipped with smart boards and lecturers use all digital platforms such as WhatsApp, Google Docs, Teams, Zoom, and Blackboard to ensure constant communication with students. All classrooms and buildings have WI-FI connectivity allowing students to work from any space. Information is shared on multiple platforms to ensure that the needs of all students are considered.

Additional training sessions will be conducted for staff to ensure optimal utilisation of the digital platform. Staff are encouraged to participate in both internal and external opportunities, such as online webinars focusing on blended learning methodologies. Students are increasingly adept at online work and are utilising Blackboard more efﬁciently, recognising that computing skills are integral components of all programmes in the faculty. Moreover, students can engage in teaching and learning activities through the online platform, utilising the hybrid model of teaching, although it is noted that the HyFlex LTA model is not yet fully implemented. Conducting assessments on Blackboard is constrained by the availability of IT laboratories.

However, analytics will be utilised to monitor usage and identify areas needing enhancement. Some of the key aspects include:

• A word cloud featuring 11 national languages was created to welcome visitors on the faculty homepage on the institutional website: https://www.cput.ac.za/academic/faculties/ health&wellness

• Faculty Staff completed the Blackboard Ultra training.

• The faculty purchased an annual license to use the AtPlay Digital Interview Platform. Departments are incorporating interviews as part of their selection will use the platform for the 2024 intake.

• The At Play Digital Interview Platform proved successful for multiple departments in 2023.

1.9 Division of Student Affairs

1.9.1 Utilising Digital Platforms, Assistive Technology, Living and learning spaces and other crucial support services to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and Learning

The Disability Unit: During the 2023 reporting period a variety of services, resources and assistive technology were offered to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for students with disabilities. Moreover, a submission was also made to the space committee concerning accessible and inclusive facilities, infrastructure, and spaces.

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY FOR STUDENTS

Microphone Up to 15m

MINDMAP SOFTWARE

FM SYSTEM

DIGITAL RECORDERS TO ENABLE STUDENTS SAVE THEIR WORK IN AUDIO FORMAT

LAPTOPS TO ASSIST WITH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

LARGE SCREEN COMPUTER MONITORS-FOR STUDEN WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

BRAILLE EMBOSSER-FOR STUDENTS WITH BLINDNESS

HAND MAGNIFIER FOR MOBILITY

CLAROSUITE USB FOR MOBILITY

SPECIAL LARGE FORMAT KEYBOARDS FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIMENT

HIV/AIDS Unit

Provided a 24-hour GBV emergency WhatsApp line and maintained an active social media presence and interactions. Health Screenings were provided at campuses and residences. The unit also hosted a successful Internship Program where students were provided with critical work experience.

You are provided with:

Confidential health screening

Mental health screening

Safety in diversity

Safe expression of sexuality

Lifestyle and health choices

Health risk screening

Gender-Based Violence screening

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS HIV UNIT

Student friendly

HIV Testing & Health Screening

We partner in:

Promoting dual safer sex

Linkage with the relevant health providers

Providing opportunities to build trusting relationships

Inspiring hope for a better future

Providing blood pressure, blood glucose, BMIscreening for early diagnosis

Visit Campus Health or HIV Unit or contact us at 021 460 4253

24-hour Mental Health and Gender-based Violence helpline 0800 36 36 36 or email: hivunit@cput.ac.za/clinic@cput.ac.za/ disabilityun@cput.ac.za/ student-counselling@cput.ac.za

The Student Counselling Department

Provided a Learner Training and Development program which focused on the development of leadership skills for students in leadership positions.

The Student Counselling Department

Provided a Learner Training and Development program which focused on the development of leadership skills for students in leadership positions.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION

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The Sports, Arts and Culture Department

Monthly recreational activities were made available on various platforms and an assessment of facilities was conducted to determine the safety and condition of sports facilities after the recess periods

The Student Life and Residence Department

Students who are accommodated in residences have access to the essential and relevant resources such as computer labs, learning spaces and the library. The Registration Task Team held daily meetings at the beginning of the year to enhance effective placement and registration of students.

1.10 Marketing and Communication Department

1.10.1 Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Marketing and

Communication

The Marketing and Communication Department updated and converted all revised Open Day course brochures, including those for ECP courses, into mobile-friendly versions for use on the Virtual Open Day platform. This enhancement improves access and inclusivity for prospective students in an online environment.

Virtual Open Day 2023

The launch of the second Virtual Open Day, which went live at the end of July, underscores the use of ICT to create a SMART environment. This project gained urgency due to the cancellation of the physical Open Day.

CPUT Website Redevelopment

The CPUT Website Redevelopment Project seeks to completely redesign the CPUT corporate website. This includes a new graphic design, website wireframe, enhanced user experience, custom user experiences, and a simpliﬁed interface. The project started in July 2023 with the initial vendor meeting, and will now proceed to phase one, which involves stakeholder engagement sessions.

Undergraduate Prospectus 2024

Publications updated an electronic version of this resource, which was shared with the Student Recruitment Unit for distribution to high schools nationwide and posted on the CPUT website. This initiative enhances access to information about CPUT offerings for a broad audience.

1.11 Library Services

1.11.1 Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and Learning.

The library staff are working on a project aimed at improving the Online Client Support Service offered to students and staff, by adding a “frequently asked questions” section in the workﬂow. This section seeks to address questions when no staff members are available online to answer questions. During the reporting period, the library services focused on using technology to improve service delivery.

1.12 Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning (CE

& WIL)

1.12.1 Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Units

An online application method using a Google link has improved the process for students applying to the academy. The online application form for the Student Leadership Academy is currently under review. The new application call was circulated in May 2023. With the assistance and support of CIET, SLCE is using an online platform for academy delivery. This platform allows for the sharing of materials and information and incorporates the Blackboard Collaborate e-learning platform. Additionally, the SLCE Unit staff have introduced SharePoint for loading important information and documents.

1.12.2 Cooperative Education Unit

The Cooperative Education Unit has embarked on an initiative aimed at developing an online WIL and Graduate data management system. This initiative will modernise CPUT and advance its efforts toward achieving the One Smart CPUT vision.

The anticipated benefits for the university include:

• Provision of effective CE&WIL placement management tools

• Improved interface between internal and external stakeholders of the university

• A platform for graduate recruitment activities

• A platform for document management and sharing.

• It will ease the WIL registration process and placement management.

• It will house a partnership database for easy retrieval or convenient access.

• Serve as a platform for announcements to partners and students.

1.13 Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development

1.13.1

Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and

Learning

Student Learning Unit: First-Year Experience

Access to the online writing centre allows students to schedule consultations and submit assignments for review, receiving support in Academic Literacy and STEM.

Staffing

The Student Transitions, Access, Retention and Success (STARS) Unit was approved, encompassing the FYE, Siyaphumelela, ECP and other projects.

UCDG Call

A new call for the UCDP for the period 2024-2026 has been issued.

Paradigms accreditation

Discussions are underway to make Paradigms an accredited journal. This is an opportunity for all the staff members to be part of the institution’s journal.

1.14 Advancement Department

1.14.1 Empowerment Through Funded Training Opportunities

Sixty-nine students were trained on SAP, with 70% of them being females. CPUT secured R889,410 in funding from BANKSETA to provide this extracurricular skill to students, as part of student work readiness, enhancing their employability prospectus.

FOCUS AREA 2: SMART TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

This refers to initiatives related to digital transformative pedagogies and social responsiveness (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation, GBV, multilingualism, disability, HIV/ AIDS, social cohesion, equity, equality, diversit y, inclusivity, decolonization, Africanisation, social justice, etc.) to enhance the scholarship of teaching and learning, including the curriculum and community engagement. This includes inclusivity in enrolment, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and modules/studies in diversity, Africa, gender, technology, etc.

2.1 Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

2.1.2 Enhancing Smart Teaching and Learning Through Collaborative Efforts.

The Faculty Transformation Forum collaborated with PAWA Africa and all4YOUth Alliance to organise a Career HookUp and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp that involved senior students within the faculty. Students were afforded the opportunity to engage with a panel of experts including: Alesimo Mwanga (PAWA Africa); Shireen Lutchan (NielsenIQ); Noxolo Mnisi (Nestle); Reﬁlwe Mocumi (ABB), Kaylyn Alexander (Publicis Groupe Africa) and the Faculty’s WIL co-ordinators, Bonita Allies, Lauren Swart and Beverley Seager. They shared their insights on the industry realities and opportunities. The second part focussed on an entrepreneurship boot camp, where students worked in teams to develop an entrepreneurial idea that addressed community needs. Each team delivered a speed pitch of their ideas, with prizes awarded to the winning team for the best business idea, and the most effectively presented idea. You can view the event highlights at the following link: https://www.cput. ac.za/newsroom/news/article/4678/fbms-event-equips-students-for-future.

The Business and Information Administration (BIA) Department conducted an in-person workshop with the Disability Unit (DU) at the District Six ofﬁce. Additionally, details about the DU were integrated into the Programme and Subject Guides across different subjects to ensure student accessibility. In the Marketing Department, students enrolled in the Post Graduate Diploma and collaborated with Robben Island on the Robben Island Museum (RIM) Project. The students developed a strategy focusing on the post-COVID environment for the Robben Island Museum.

The Marketing students in collaboration with Black Wolf Youth Agency developed a digital campaign for Total Ninja and EziADS clients of Black Wolf Agency, as part of the Brand Marketing Challenge (BMC) Project.

The Business and Information Administration Department hosted a networking event, at the Cape Town Hotel School at the Granger Bay Campus. The theme of the event was, “Connecting for the Future, On a Quest for Success.” Prof Paul Green, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences was the keynote speaker. He provided insights into the importance of keeping the content relevant and emphasised the necessity of engaging with the industry and various stakeholders for future development.

The title of the keynote address was, “Connecting for the Future, on a Quest for Success within the South African context.” The event was facilitated by Ms Mandie Richards, Ms Meagon dos Santos, Ms Ingrid Laloo and Mr Pierre le Roux. Various industry partners and stakeholders contributed to the success of the event and it was featured on the CPUT News webpage at the following link https://www.cput.ac.za/newsroom/news/article/4854/quest-for-success.

A Transformation Conversation with Students and Staff

Faculty staff and students participated in a Transformation Conversation with Shireen Lutchan, the Director of Corporate Governance at NielsenIQ, South Africa. During the session, she shared her insights and engaged actively with students and staff on the topic “The Evolution of Corporate Governance”.

To assist in the development of pedagogy that is responsive to learning and teaching and integrating the student’s lived experiences.

Staff attended the following:

• Universal Design for Learning Workshops

• Fundani CHED: Curriculum Development and Recognition of Prior Learning, held at the Bellville Campus.

• CHEC CRITICAL CONVERSATION ON OPEN AI: Higher Education leadership in challenging times.

Additionally, the lead Researcher of the Entrepreneurship Department, Emmanuel Esambe secured RIFTAL funding of R75 000.00 RIFTAL funding for the department’s collaborative project. The research study will investigate the inﬂuence of undergraduate student feedback on teaching and learning.

Personal Selling – the LinkedIn Learning formative assessment task in the Marketing Department, incorporated all the graduate attributes and the institutional strategic objective of “One Smart University”. This assessment included modern Learning and Teaching pedagogies as a way of exposing students to current modalities in the marketing ﬁeld while simultaneously rewarding

them with a certiﬁcate for their efforts. Students build their online proﬁle which contributed to their employability on completion of their degree/diploma.

Dr Hemmonsbey-Lodewyk’s from the Sport Management Department Integrated Collaborative Online International Learning COIL projects in the department with the SLM150S module for ﬁrst-year students. Students engaged with digital technologies comprising of smartphones, editing and vlogging to promote their project ideas. In addition, Dr Hemmonsbey-Lodewyk organised an online Guest Lecture with the HAN University in the Netherlands for the Advanced Sport and Leisure Marketing students. The topic discussed was, “Sports Event Impacts: A Perspective from the Netherlands.”

Dr Venter organised an online Guest Lecture with Sabastiaan Platvoet from HAN University for the 3rd year students (SPR360s) focusing on talent identiﬁcation and the topic was, “Similarities and differences between EU and SA”. The CTHS Community Engagement Committee organised a Mandela Day event for the students. The faculty hosted a Heritage Day Webinar under the theme, “Celebrating Historically Underrepresented South African Vernaculars: A Case Study of Afrikaans.” The keynote address was delivered by Professor Quentin Williams who serves as the Director of the Centre for Multilingualism and Diversities Research (CMDR) and holds the position of Associate Professor of Sociolinguistics in the Linguistics Department at the University of the Western Cape (UWC).

2.2 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

2.2.1 Enhancing Smart Teaching and Learning Through Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity.

ECP: During August ECP celebrated Womxn in design and featured 5 guest speakers who provided insights on gender and sexualities in design. One discussion explored how design contributes to perpetuating patriarchal and gender stereotypes. Another session focused on the utilisation of design by traditional healers, highlighting the historical connection between indigenous knowledge and design.

In the Figure drawing session, discussions delved into gender-related topics, addressing our complicity in the objectification of womxn and their bodies. Participants examined societal perspectives on nude figures, including whose figure is deemed significant and why this practice remains relevant in design. Additionally, strategies for decolonising figure drawing were explored. The study of renowned figure drawing masters was complemented by an examination of how local arts and social media designers portray the human form and the implications of these representations for both African and global audiences.

Learner guides, as well as briefs, have been translated into three languages. While students are allowed to use translation software, challenges have arisen particularly given the visual and designoriented nature of the subject matter.

The faculty is mindful of the students who identify as non-binary and remains committed to learning about the different self-identifying options. ECP students were able to participate in the Heritage Exhibition and include an illustration of their heritage within the CPUT logo brand.

Individual students who are at risk or falling behind have received guidance via email and student representatives, to ensure the submission of their assignments. Communication is ongoing through WhatsApp, Blackboard, and class representatives, ensuring open channels are maintained.

The integration of eBooks and Library resources into the curriculum of certain subjects has supported students in enhancing their academic learning further.

The curriculum has been redesigned to facilitate multimodal learning, with students meeting in small groups on campus (utilising 50% of the available capacity) as well as engaging online through chatrooms, WhatsApp groups, Blackboard Collaborate and other platforms. Apart from participating in Blackboard Collaborate sessions, students utilise LinkedIn learning activities, lecturer podcasts and YouTube videos and to other interactive engagement and facilitate teaching and learning. Communication with students occurs via emails, class representatives and the departmental secretary. Some lecturers use WhatsApp to ensure effective communication within their groups.

Public Relations (PR) Department

Ms Nonzube, the PR Programme representative to the Language and Transformation committee attended a GBV workshop. She addresses elements of social cohesion and indigenous language and scholarship within the Social Studies curriculum.

Architecture

Multilingual and tri-lingual glossaries have been developed for both Architectural Technology (AT) and the Interior Design (ID), and they have also been recently updated. Additionally, AT is currently undergoing transcription into audio format, with ID to follow suit.

Upcoming projects involve cross-cohort collaboration with partners from the United Kingdom, France, and Latvia Cross-cohort for both diploma and advanced diploma programs. These projects include integrated webinars and workshops in collaboration with industry professionals.

Urban and Regional Planning

The department has adopted an approach, which involves simultaneous on-campus and online attendance.

First-year students have three attendance options: (i) joining from home/ residence, (ii) attending in the computer lab on campus (for students without devices) or (iii) attending in person. When staff deliver face-to-face lectures, the sessions are also streamed live via Blackboard Collaborate to accommodate the students who are not physically present. Similarly, when lecturers conduct classes remotely or the ofﬁce, students who are on campus, project the session in class and participate accordingly.

To encourage peer interaction, which can be challenging to sustain virtually, students must attend crit/ consultation sessions on campus for speciﬁc design-related subjects such as Planning Design. Multimodal teaching is employed by simultaneously using Blackboard and face-to-face lectures and crit sessions. Depending on their background, students are given the option to participate in crit sessions online. WhatsApp is used to distribute links for accessing lectures and crit sessions.

Support departments such as student counselling, and the disability unit are included to address student challenges. The Architectural Technology & Interior Design department has maintained the carousel approach, combining online and face-to-face activities.

Collaborations to Enhance Learning.

Dr Sisanda Nkoala and Dr Kole Ade Odutola, a Yoruba academic, poet and photographer hosted a workshop on The Use of Participatory Video as a Tool for Journalism Students, to tell more authentic African stories. The initiative was hosted in collaboration with the South African Communication Association. N. Wessels co-authored a paper titled, “Towards a Hybrid Education Delivery Model for a Post-Pandemic Era at a University in South Africa” ‘, which was delivered at the CAREED 7th Annual Conference (2023) and presented by lead author Dr E. Francke.

2.3 Faculty of Applied Sciences (AS)

2.3.1 Enhancing Smart Teaching and Learning Through Collaborative Efforts

Departments within the faculty admit students based on performance, but the gender and racial proﬁle of the student body reﬂect South Africa’s demographics, achieving an almost equal ratio of males to females. The faculty also strives to ensure equal access for all students.

The appointment criteria for the two Faculty Language Teaching Assistants for 2023 were strategically designed to advance the faculty’s multilingual vision. One assistant is an Afrikaans speaker, whilst the other speaks several indigenous South African languages. There is active engagement with the Language Coordinator to promote multilingualism within the faculty. Additionally, communication skills and computer skills lecturers have signiﬁcantly assisted students with reading and writing skills.

Marine Science students have continued tutoring Marine Science at South Peninsula High School in Cape Town, grade 10-12 learners. Staff members in the Maths & Physics.

The ﬁrst year Nature Conservation orientation camp took place in April 2023. Training workshops for Nature Conservation students were conducted in July, covering Fire Training, First Aid and Snake Handling in preparation for WIL 2024. Additionally, training workshops for Marine Science third-year students were held in July for WIL in semester 2, starting in August. These workshops were delayed due to student disruptions and adjustments to the academic calendar in term 3.

Several departments and the Faculty EXCO received presentations from Student Counselling on supporting students with mental health challenges and addressing other issues such as Gender Based Violence.

The Communication and Language goals for 2023 aimed to achieve linguistic inclusivity by promoting and developing indigenous languages while also providing English language support. The following initiatives were implemented in this regard:

• Multilingual tutorials were offered to students in the Department of Food Science and Technology

• Afrikaans and isiXhosa conversational courses were offered to students in the Department of Agriculture and the Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition Programme

• Twelve staff members attended an isiXhosa conversational course.

• Nine teams of students from 6 academic departments participated in the faculty multilingual reading quiz.

• Students in the Department of Agriculture participated in a project where they watched subtitled and dubbed videos relevant to their discipline in isiXhosa, Sepedi, English, and Afrikaans

• The Departments of Food Science and Technology, Chemistry and Biotechnology, Consumer Science, Food and Nutrition offered an English remedial course for students identiﬁed as needing additional English language support.

The practical topics in the Food: Science and Practice (ﬁrst and second-year level) have been reviewed to include traditional South African recipes, an ongoing effort throughout 2023. Additionally, the Food Production and Service Operation 2 course for 2023 has been expanded to also include both indigenous South African recipes and traditional German recipes to accommodate the German exchange students.

The Department of Mathematics & Physics utilises a system of Learning & Teaching Subcommittees for each discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Programming & Computer Skills, Projects & Communication Skills). These subcommittees focus on discipline-speciﬁc matters, fostering cohesion and ensuring detailed attention to the learning, teaching and assessment of subjects.

A group of academic staff from the Department of Mathematics & Physics took part in a visit by academic staff members from the University of Johannesburg. The purpose of the visit was to exchange ideas and insights regarding practices in Extended Curriculum Programmes at CPUT, with a particular emphasis on STEM.

Biotechnology & Consumer Studies- What initially started as a single Guest Lecture visit has now developed into a structured Quality Control (QC) training program for second-year students. This initiative aims to enhance industry experience, particularly in securing WIL placements in the QC environment.

A ﬁeld trip was organized for second-year Marine Science students to equip them with the necessary skills for conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).

2.4 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

2.4.1

Enhancing Smart Teaching and Learning Through a FacultyWide Implementation of the First-Year Experience Programme

The implementation of the FYE programme across the entire faculty was successfully executed. Involving all 8 departments, the coordinators conducted a comprehensive review and prepared a written report for publication. The objective was to enhance the ﬁrst-year throughput rate, with a holistic focus encompassing both academic and non-academic aspects.

An Information Literacy training session, facilitated by the Librarian for Maritime Studies, aimed to enhance search skills in library databases, general research skills, and referencing proﬁciency.

In 2022, an in-house discipline-speciﬁc Writing Centre was initiated and piloted in the Chemical Engineering department. The establishment of this centre stemmed from subject reviews that underscored the necessity for discipline-speciﬁc writing assistance. The implementation resulted in notable enhancements in student assignments.

2.5 Faculty of Education

2.5.1 Localising the CPUT Vision 2030 Through Smart Teaching and Learning

Mr Clive Brown addressed all ﬁrst-year students across both the Wellington and Mowbray campuses. The topic centred on Transformation within Higher Education, highlighting the mandate of Vision 2030, which is anchored in the principles of Oneness: Human Centricity: ubuntu [I am because we are] and Smartness: Technological Development.

The objective of the presentations was to ensure that the FYE Committee and all newly enrolled students are well-informed about the CPUT culture, which emphasises values such as tolerance, respect, human-centricity, smartness, and more.

• Within the Faculty of Education, ongoing efforts are underway to integrate subjects across all levels as part of smart Teaching and Learning.

• A strong emphasis is placed on aligning courses across both campuses involving thorough dialogues with staff to achieve this goal.

• During the GET Advisory Board Committee meeting convened on 16 February 2023, via MS Teams, the discussion explored the introduction of a new school subject, namely coding and robotics. Mr Ashric Don, the Deputy Chief Education Specialist: Coding and Robotics in the Intermediate Phase, delivered a presentation to the CPUT GET Advisory Board. His discussion centred on assessing the readiness of students and teachers to teach coding and robotics in primary schools.

2.6 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

2.6.1 Engagements to Enhance Teaching and Learning

The faculty organised several initiatives aimed at enhancing smart teaching and learning, which are highlighted below:

First Year Experience

• In 2023, the faculty organised a First-Year Welcome event and the upcoming one will be incorporated into the faculty calendar for 2024.

• Student class representatives from all year levels and programs were invited to participate in the faculty Language Committee meeting on 13 June 2023. Representatives from the Department of Dental Sciences attended the meeting and highlighted difﬁculties in accessing the online Multilingual Glossaries. These issues were conveyed to the Language Working Group.

Biomedical Sciences

• AEQ results have recommended study management & health and wellness as critical areas requiring urgent attention.

• Students identiﬁed within these domains have been promptly addressed by the subject lecturers, and the department has organised workshops for all students focusing on the identiﬁed risk areas.

Ophthalmic Sciences

• The ﬁrst-year Ophthalmic Sciences students in the BSc program underwent their FYE exposure at the end of February. However, scheduling challenges resulted in them not receiving the full exposure compared to the other groups.

• Diploma students faced challenges as they missed their Blackboard sessions. To address this, supplementary materials have been furnished to them.

Dental Sciences

• All graduating students received Level 1 ﬁrst aid training, ensuring they are equipped to handle injuries and emergencies that may arise in the dental clinic or laboratory.

• Academic Enhancement Surveys have been completed by all ﬁrst-year students, enabling the identiﬁcation of areas of concern which will be addressed accordingly.

2.7 Division of Student Affairs

2.7.1 Continued Engagements to Strengthen Smart Teaching and Learning.

The DSA contributed to smart teaching and learning through various initiatives and resources. The Student Life and Residences department offer living and learning spaces to students. The DSA provides ongoing peer leadership and support programs. Regular SHE (Health and safety) committee meetings and training were also attended during the reporting period.

DSA is represented at the Institutional Gender Based Violence Committee (IGBVC), which seeks to address GBV-related issues at the university, in alignment with the six pillars of the NSP-GBVF 2030.

The Division facilitated the following activities during the reporting period:

• University of Luanda partnership visit with the Vice-Chancellor

• The Adopt a Residence project by Senior Members of CPUT. Its objective is to enhance accessibility, inclusivity, health, and safety compliance.

• Participated in the SGBV (Sexual Gender Based Violence) policy meetings.

• Ongoing GBV (Gender Based Violence) training.

• Collaborated with other stakeholders in the Men’s Conference.

• Collaborated with other stakeholders in the EmpowHer Conference

• Promoting and supporting smart teaching and learning spaces and environments through holistic support and development of students.

Prof Nhlapo welcoming Professor Alfred Gabriel Buza, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Luanda with his delegation on their journey to explore possible partnership with CPUT.

2.8 Library Services

2.8.1 Information

Literacy to Enhance Smart Teaching and Learning

The Library Services has implemented Information Literacy sessions for ﬁrst-year students. This has been improved to include an online component that helps students with learning support at any time during the day or night.

2.9 Community Engagement and Work

Integrated Learning (CE & WIL)

2.9.1 Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

The 2nd Chance Matric Rewrite STEM project activities include:

• Dissemination of results: 20 January 2023

• New applications: 11 February 2023

• NSC examination (October – November)

• Tuition is offered in the following subjects: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy on Saturdays at the Bellville campus.

Student Leadership Academy:

Students in the UCDG-funded leadership academy are drawn from various faculties. To be inclusive, the academy includes students from diverse disciplines, and cultures and includes alumni.

Service-Learning (SL) Projects

Credit-bearing SL projects, as approved by faculties, are submitted to the Service-Learning Unit for project support.

Student Leadership Academy projects

The academy provides support to students to implement CE project activities addressing various themes related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Students in the UCDG-funded leadership academy are drawn from various faculties. To be inclusive and transformative, the academy includes students from diverse disciplines, and cultures and includes SRC leadership and alumni. Although project activities are mainly themed by the above SDGs, there is an incorporation of the other SDGs, particularly SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals.

2.9.2 Cooperative Education

The Director, Prof L Reddy organised a Task Team on behalf of the CO-OP Unit, for discussions on the following areas:

1. Quality Management and Policies

2. WIL in Curriculum

3. WIL Research in collaboration with PERI

4. WIL and CE Partnerships

Director, Prof L Reddy was invited to facilitate a workshop on WIL Curriculum in Fundani’s Curriculum Ofﬁcer Forum.

Dr R Iyer was invited to talk on entrepreneurship and EDHE for students, at a Quarterly meeting with faculty WIL Co-ordinators

Prof L Reddy represented CPUT at the Digital Horizons Symposium hosted by UWC. She presented on transforming curricula with “Digital Solutions for WIL”. CPUT has supported the ﬁnal draft of the THENSA SAQA WIL Policy Brief.

Prof L Reddy Centre has begun the process of developing a new CE Policy. Two workshops were held, supported by Ms J Scheepers.

EDHE Entrepreneurship Lekgotla, UWC, Sept 2023 was attended virtually by Prof L Reddy.

2.10.1 Smart Teaching and Learning by Creating Access Through Language.

Language Unit (LU)

Since the beginning of 2023, the LU has received a total of 75 requests for the translation of mainly course guides and very few research questionnaires into English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa. The largest proportion of these requests are from the Faculty of Education (63%) and Applied Sciences (28%). The rest of the requests are from Engineering (5%) and Health and Wellness Sciences (4%).

On 20 September 2023, The Language Unit held the institutional Language Indaba. This was a face-to-face event that was held at SARETEC on the Bellville campus. The theme of the Indaba was “Celebrating 200 years of isiXhosa orthography: taking stock of (isiXhosa) language development in the digital age at CPUT”. Two keynote addresses were given by a guest from UCT’s African Languages Department and a member of the Language Working Group at CPUT. Both keynote speakers generated a debate that revealed valuable insights relating to the potential use of isiXhosa for teaching and learning in higher education.

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Fundani CHED ECP funds the appointment of dedicated student support champions to enhance learning and teaching across ECP.

Since Term 3 of the reporting period, Fundani CHED ECP provided all ECP-funded mentors and tutors with data. Mentors/Tutors claim up to 5 hours monthly on their claim forms (not exceeding 40 hours per month) and use the funds to support additional data costs they may incur whilst rendering duties.

Student Learning Unit and First-Year Experience

Meeting Attended:

• SREC – 24 July 2023

• Faculty of Applied Sciences Faculty Board – 3 August 2023

• IFYE meeting – 4 August 2023

• IHREC meeting – 8 August 2023

• FYE/CPUT 101 meeting – FBMS – 16 August 2023

• Academic Advising Collaborative Grant – 21 August 2023

• Hollywood Foundation on Student Support – 22 August 2023

Workshops Facilitated:

• TDP – Ethics in research, FYE

• Academic Advising presentations were hosted in the following areas.

• Engineering 8 August 2023

• Health and Wellness – 17 August 2023

• Faculty of Informatics and Design- 22 August 2023

• Senate Teaching and Learning Committee - 20 July 2023

• Siyaphumelela Regional network

Research:

• In July, Thembinkosi Mtonjeni and Puleng Sefalane-Nkohla published an article entitled “Beyond the immediacy”: Axiological experiences of Engineering students during the “new normal” in the Journal for Language Teaching 57(1) 2023.

• FYE Academic visitor - Prof Vurain Tabvuma – St Mary’s University Halifax, Canada – 15-22 August 2023.

• Dr Mkonto and two colleagues attended a conference proceeding paper of the Sixth Biennial Conference of the South African Society for Engineering Education (SASEE)

• FYE Symposium took place in October 2023.

Internal Collaborations:

• Mr Thembinkosi Mtonjeni facilitated workshops on the African Philosophy of Ubuntu, V2030 and Learning and Teaching Strategy during the reporting period.

• Mr Mtonjeni, Dr Mkonto and Mr Nendauni facilitated SoTL workshop focusing on Ethics in Research.

STEM Sector

• Organised National Science Week on the 03 August 2023.

• Shortlisting of Learning Facilitator.

2.11 Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change (CDISC)

Orientation Presentations

The CDISC presented on Diversity & Inclusivity to 1st year Nursing students on the 25 January 2023 and the Biomedical Sciences on the 15 February 2023 for 1st Years’ Orientation.

The presentations also included the services offered by the Centre, this includes extending an invitation to students to join some of the programmes to gain experience and develop valuable skills.

2.12 Advancement Department

2.12.1 Smart Teaching and Learning Through Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy

Project

This project was implemented at Cofimvaba Secondary School, Eastern Cape. CPUT received R1.5 million funding from BANKSETA. Cofimvaba Secondary School was the largest feeder school in Eastern Cape Province in the 2022 academic year. The project was an IT literacy programme for Matric learners. One hundred (100) learners benefited from this project, and 70% of the learners were females. In December 2023, CPUT and the donor held a certificate award ceremony. At the event, the learners were awarded the tablets that they used during the training.

STEM Community Engagement

We implemented R1.9 million STEM and digital literacy community engagement projects in 2023. More than 400 basic education learners beneﬁted from the projects. 70% of the learners were females. The focus was on poorly resourced schools in townships and rural areas. CPUT provides extra STEM lessons to high school learners.

We provided R26,000 co-funding to a group of female students from Applied Sciences who taught Maths and Science to basic education learners on townships around Cape Town. The other donor was CSIR.

FOCUS AREA 3: SMART RTIP that is relevant and excellent in its knowledge production

Digital transformation initiatives that enhance access, success diversity and inclusivity for students and staff.

3.1 Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

3.1.1 Engagements on Gender-Based Violence through Research

Academics in the Faculty engaged in sessions at the Research Indaba on GBV in Higher Education. Mr. Leslie Siegelaar and Dr. Stanford Cronje from the Public and Administrative Governance Department presented a paper titled “A Developmental approach for the prevention of GBVF” at the Indaba, in addition, Ms Mandie Richards, from the Business and Information Administration Department facilitated a session, themed “GBV Interventions through technology and social media”.

Student Success: Graduation

At the December 2023 Summer Graduation, the BIA department celebrated the graduation of the following Post Graduate Students:

Master of Business Information Administration

NE Martin. Thesis: Analysing the impact of transformational leadership on the motivation of employees in construction projects in low-income areas.

N Ntombizodwa. Thesis: Employees’ self-evaluation of work-from-home performance during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown period at a university in Cape Town.

P Naicker. Thesis: A ‘people-centred approach’ to realising healthcare by facilitating patient participation in health attainment.

S Nankoo van Wyk. Thesis: The effect of nurse shortages on healthcare at a public hospital in Kwazulu Natal.

Student Success: Graduation

At the April 2023 Graduation, four (4) students, in the Business Information and Administration (BIA) department were awarded a master’s qualiﬁcation, and two students, Rentia van Heerden and Siyasanga Ntanjana, graduated Cum Laude. At the December 2023 Summer Graduation, the BIA department celebrated the graduation of the following Post Graduate Students:

DTech: Office Management & Technology

M Da Costa (BIA academic). Thesis: The influence of organisational policies on office administrators’ ethics in a selected financial services company in South Africa

DTech: Informatics

F Mosham (BIA Academic)

Thesis: The level of alignment between the use of implemented health information technologies (HIT’s) and the clinical work activities of nurses in the public hospitals in Cape Town.

Celebrations in the Tourism and Hospitality department

DTech: Tourism and Hospitality Management

Pavla Mokoena (Tourism and Hospitality Management Academic)

Celebrations in the Human Re source Management department

DTech: Human Resource Management

Warren Charles (HRM Academic)

The 6th International Conference on Tourism Research

Dr Tshinakaho Nyathela attended the 6th International Conference on Tourism Research, held at the Cape Town Hotel School. It was a hybrid conference with Mr. Mzukisi Cwibi (Dr. Nyathela’s Masters degree student) presenting on the topic

The faculty launched the “Advancing Women Mentorship Programme” at the Cape Town Hotel School, Granger Bay Campus. Speakers featured included Prof Dina Burger, Director: Research and Development, CPUT; Prof Denise Zinn, Programme Leader, Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM); Dr Naziema Jappie, Deputy Dean: Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED), University of Cape Town and Prof Rheta De La Harpe, Adjunct Professor, Graduate Centre for Management (GCM).

3.2 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

3.2.1 Unpacking Social Justice, Gender, Inequality, Race, and Delocalisation in

Design Higher Education Through Research

ECP: The staff continues to present research projects on social justice, gender, inequality, race, and delocalisation in the Design of higher education. Recently the scope has been expanded to include AI research and online visual methods.

Visual Communication Design

At postgraduate level the weekly DRAW seminars support access, success, social cohesion, equity, equality, diversity, and inclusivity for students completing their masters and doctoral degrees. The weekly agenda ranges from diverse research initiatives that support trans-disciplinary methods in research, to individual research journeys of students, and mock proposal defence sessions.

Overall, a space for creative thought and research into design language is enabled which feeds into the multilingualism discourse.

Journalism Department

On 20 July 2022, staff from various programmes attended the Design Thinking Training organized by Fundani, facilitated by the Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking at the University of Cape Town. Journalism students took part in the Mother Tongue Day celebrations hosted by Iziko Museum, CPUT and the Indigenous Languages Action Forum among others. Staff members were involved in facilitating workshops on teaching visual methods and visual communication in online spaces, for the Futurability project.

Dr Nkoala was selected as one of the Digital Humanities Open Educational Resources Champion for the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR), a national centre supported by the Department of Science and Innovation

Architecture: Current Partnerships

University of Hasselt (Belgium)

Umea University (Sweden)

In Progress: All involving parallel studios, staff, and student exchanges. City of Cape Town Sustainably Unit

University of Derby (UK) EKA University (Latvia)

The Diversity and Inclusivity Ambassadors at CDISC quest to implement the values of “ubunye”, “ubuntu” and “ukungafani” outlined in Vision 2030 by implementing an ambassador program as an advocacy initiative for students.

3.3 Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS)

3.3.1 Increasing Knowledge Production Through Expanding PostGraduate

Programmes and Research.

The faculty has added new postgraduate qualiﬁcations to the list of qualiﬁcations offered.

New Postgraduate qualifications as of 2023:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

• Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation Science

• Master of Environmental Management

• Doctor of Agriculture

• Doctor of Conservation Science

• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Management

The Functional Food Research Unit (FFRU) is a niche area in the CPUT Research Focus Area 1: Bioeconomy and Biotechnology. The faculty has multiple collaborations, MoUs and MoAs with other institutions, SLAs to expand research opportunities such as Agric Research Council, UCT, Stellenbosch University, Limaqua (France), FH Muenster (Germany) industry partners, etc].

Faculty of Applied Sciences Learning and Teaching Colloquium: Mrs. Govender showcased best practices using the Food: Science and Practice 1 mascot to inspire student motivation and innovation. Pre-seed funding amounting to R42 500 has been awarded to the students in Biotechnology to explore the potential development of their research projects into viable businesses. Additionally, the Prof Opperman NRF SAASTA Science Shop grant has been received and is ongoing.

In mid-February until mid-June, two exchange students in Biotechnology and Consumer Sciences were registered for Food Production and Service Operations 2 and successfully completed the course.

Three more students are expected to join in Semester 1 of 2024.

• P Koen contacted Montana State University (possible MoU investigated at present) an update will be provided in the next reporting period.

• 6 researchers are NRF-rated in Chemistry, Prof Matoetoe was awarded a C2 rating, and Prof Jacobs is advancing to a C2 rating.

• DEOS: 2 academics have completed their PhDs.

• Staff Attendance at Conferences- Department of Conservation and Marine Sciences: Prof R Snyman (SETAC Conference in Dublin (10 May), Dr K Peters & Dr K Martin (15 -24 May – USA-biodiversity conference). C Puckree-Padua lectured on the SEAMester along with 7 Advanced Diploma students (attended course) and 3 PGDip students (scientiﬁc team).

• F Radloff attended a Lion Management Forum (3-day meeting in Northern Natal).

• C Sejeng – USA conference on Ocean data modelling

• Agriculture research project in the department focusing on water conservation

• Prof Radloff attended the SAWMA conference- South African Wildlife Management Association.

• A Diploma and PGDip student research presentations in Conservation & Marine Sciences

• DFFE Research workshop for interns & students, presentations of Marine Sciences projects

• D. Walker attended the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) conference held in Grabouw from 27 November to 1 December

Community-based participatory research empowers women from Steenberg’s Cove on the West Coast to grow their businesses share their knowledge of indigenous and traditional food and document it.

Food science: one doctoral and four master’s students are working on (Black Soldier Fly Larvae) BSFL. Four BFSTH students are working on research projects on BSFL, which will culminate in a New Product Development project.

On 21 and 22 November, the meeting of the All-Atlantic Ocean Innovation and Research Alliance took place in Cape Town. Participants include representatives from numerous countries from both the southern and northern hemispheres that share an Atlantic seaboard. Progress will be provided in the next reporting period

3.4 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

3.4.1 Sustainable Development Goal 13: Research on Reducing Carbon Emission from the Construction Industry.

A female PhD student from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been appointed to conduct research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry. Faculty Research Awards will be held in celebration of excellence in research, progress will be provided in the next reporting period.

3.5 Faculty of Education

3.5.1 Addressing Gender, Diversity, and Inclusivity Issues Through Various Streams of Research Focus Areas.

• The Faculty of Education Transformation Chairperson, Mr Clive Brown, reported that FoE has overarching seminars with streams of research focuses on various committees delving into matters of access, success, social cohesion, equity, equality, diversity and inclusivity, race, gender, sexual orientation, GBV, multilingualism and disability.

• Dr Buthelezi’s presentation within the FTC provided insights on addressing issues of inclusive spaces, individuality, and safe learning environments.

• Inclusive education is not an event but a way of life.

At the ﬁnal Faculty Board Meeting for the academic year 2023, it was reiterated that “there is a gender-inclusive language which must be used in all faculties. The aim is to remove noninclusive language such as “ladies and gentlemen” to promote gender inclusivity and transformation.

3.6 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences (FHWS)

3.6.1 Showcasing Research Initiatives in the FHW

Ms Llizane McDonald from the Emergency Medical Sciences co-authored a paper on the beneﬁts of a pedagogy of partnership in community-based research: https://journals.co.za/doi/full/10.4102/hsag.v28i0.2329

Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences lecturers, Mr Gerhardus Koch and Dr Kathleen Naidoo’s poster titled: Medical imaging and therapeutic sciences students’ experiences of service learning; won 2nd prize at the SAAHE conference: https://www.facebook.com/saahenational/

In addition, Mr Georgell Van Wyk developed three podcasts for emerging researchers. The faculty and MITS were well represented at the 2023 SORSA conference, where the following clinical and health professions education-related research were presented:

• Poster Presentations: Breast implant evaluation by Mrs Christelle Cloete, 4th year BSc: Ultrasound; Sonography students’ experiences using simulation-based learning by Mr Geordean Schwartz.

• Education Workshops: Transitioning to a socially responsive curriculum and reﬂective practice by Prof Penelope Engel-Hills & Dr Lizel Hudson; and Postgraduate diplomas in Radiography by Dr Florence (Polly) Davidson.

• Oral presentations: Individual patient radiation dose tracking: The Radiographer Perspective by Mr Gerhardus Koch; Radiography community involvement in the professional socialisation of diagnostic radiography students by Ms Yanda Peter; Cross-sectional imaging in forensic pathology, the dawn of a new era by Dr Aladdin Speelman; Smart student engagement to facilitate holistic student success by Dr Lizel Hudson; Student resilience and interpersonal interactions in diagnostic radiography by Ms Heidi Thomas; Modulation of cardiovascular function by Rooibos in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease by Mrs Maria Diana Hartnick, and Informed measures of person-centred care: South African perspective by Dr Kathleen Naidoo.

• Prof Glenda Davison and Dr Prince published an article on oral hygiene in the Conversation.

• Prof Davison was interviewed on TV regarding the research on oral hygiene.

3.7 The Division of

Student Affairs

3.7.1 Engaging in policy working groups and sharing of best practices with various stakeholders.

Highlights for the reporting period:

• Policy Working Group Representation on an array of policies that affects students and staff.

• Participation in the GBV Indaba on 09 March 2023.

• The SRC Constitution was reviewed successfully.

• Regular GBV training occurred.

• Participation in a Transformation Webinar on 16 October 2023.

• Assessment and exam support during all exam periods.

• Best practices were shared amongst various internal and external stakeholders within the various ﬁelds of practise within DSA.

3.8 Library Services

Books were ordered in support of the transformation initiatives and more collections are needed within the next year, as there is a need for material on these relevant topics.

3.9 Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning (CE & WIL)

3.9.1

Service-Learning

and Civic Engagement

Research Ethics Day SLCE preparation meeting was held to conceptualise presentations on the following topics:

• Guiding engaged ethical research practices through the lens of university quadruple partnerships.

• The Ethical Imperative in Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Partnerships

• Students’ impressions/perceptions and reﬂections on ethical leadership in community engagement – A DHET UCDG funded programme.

• Ethical guidelines for digital storytelling in Higher Education

In addition, four presentations were made at the CPUT Research Ethics Day SLCE related to Community Engagement on the following topics:

• Guiding engaged ethical research practices through the lens of university quadruple partnerships (Jacqueline Scheepers, Calvin Maseko and Lovetta Bolters)

• The Ethical Imperative in Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Partnerships (Stephan Harrison, Lloyd Christopher, and Jacqueline Scheepers).

• Students’ impressions/perceptions and reﬂections on ethical leadership in community engagement – A DHET UCDG funded programme (Jacqueline Scheepers and Sandile Malinga)

• Ethical guidelines for digital storytelling in Higher Education (Daniela Gachago, Jacqueline Scheepers and Candice Livingstone).

Two abstracts were submitted and accepted for presentation at the Community Engagement Learning Symposium hosted by Rhodes University under the theme: “The signiﬁcance, relevance and impact of Higher Education Community Engagement for South Africa and the continent.”

Study abroad visits: Berlin, Germany: The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), invited the SLCE Manager as part of the long-standing and successful cooperation between DHET and BMBF.

Research Engagements

A presentation conducted at the Community Engagement Learning Symposium, Rhodes University: The Signiﬁcance, relevance and impact of Higher Education Community Engagement for South Africa and the continent (9 – 11 May 2023) was selected for publication in the ﬁrst edition of the journal called: African Journal of Higher Education: Community Engagement.

Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships Virtual Research Incoko #2: 2023 was one of the strategic research initiatives towards smart RTI.

The SLCE Units advocated for CPUT staff participation in a National Roundtable on Engaged Research Ethics featuring two distinguished speakers, former DVC of Research, Prof. Peter Clayton and Dr Janet Hayward, Chair of Rhodes University Ethics.

3.9.2 Co-operative Education

Prof L Reddy has published 6 Biotechnology research publications with Postdoctoral and Post Graduate students. Prof L Reddy also supervises WIL and biotechnology PG students1 master’s degree completed, 2 master’s degrees in progress, and 1 PhD in progress.

Prof L Reddy’s oral full paper titled, “Preparing Future Proof Curricula to Boost the Economy and Contribute to Social Cohesion: A Western Cape, South African Perspective”, has been published in the WACE conference proceedings in Canada. Prof Garraway presented the paper on her behalf and is included in the conference proceedings.

Prof Reddy joined SIPS in meeting with Waterloo University to explore possible WIL collaborations and promotion for staff and student exchange. An institutional Research Workshop was facilitated by Prof L Reddy and J Garraway on ‘Activity Theory in WIL Research’

3.10. Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development

Curriculum Development Unit and Recognition of Prior Learning

Training Workshops:

Between 4-8 September 2023, the Curriculum Development and Recognition of Prior Learning held a series of Training Workshops.

On 5 September 2023, a presentation was done at the Dean and Directors forum on integrating GAs into the curriculum.

Unfurling Post-School Education and Training (UPSET) project:

• 7th Hub Leader Meeting took place on 29 August 2023 online.

• An email invitation was sent to the new HOD of IT, Tabisa Ncubuke and Xolani Vanda to be part of the UPSET Western Cape Articulation Hub at CPUT

• The meeting took place on 26 September and decided to have a programme of student examination support from 16 - 18 October 2023

3.11 Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change (CDISC)

3.11.1 Research Indaba on Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education

• Date of GBV Research Indaba: 8 - 9 March 2023

• The call for abstract went out on 4 July 2022

• The deadline for submission of abstracts was 31 August 2022

• Feedback on abstracts was sent from 31 October – November 2022

• Registration Period started in the ﬁrst week of December 2022 as the process is continuous it ended in late February 2023.

The CDISC in collaboration with RTIP, DSA in partnership with HERS-SA and Human Science Research Council (HSRC) hosted a GBV Research Indaba. The Indaba was held at the Auditorium, Bellville Campus.

The main purpose of the Indaba was to share lessons, strategies, interventions, practices, and research agendas on holistic, integrated, multi-sectoral coordination and collaboration on gender equality and women empowerment to combat GBV in higher education.

This includes evidence-based research and realist evaluation approaches aimed at developing GBV interventions to existing social problems to bring about social change. During the Indaba a Candle Lighting in Honour of GBV Survivors was done.

The Centre further acknowledges the Executives under the leadership of Prof Nhlapo, the Vice Chancellor; and all colleagues who took time to prepare and present papers at the Indaba, the keynote speakers, the external partners who made a colourful display of their work aimed at eradicating GBV and other key supporters. The Centre wishes to express gratitude to the various divisions in the institution whose joint efforts made the two days meaningful and fruitful.

Promotion of Vision 2030’s Values of ‘ubuntu’, ubunye’ and ‘ukungafani ”

On 23 August 2023, The Centre hosted a Lunch Hour Conversation: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion, an initiative by the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change & Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships.

This conversation was conducted in webinar format where a keynote speaker Dr Nyx McLean (an expert with broader knowledge about the importance of understanding diversity and inclusion) gave a 20min talk, followed by responses from Mr Xolani Booi, (Central Student Representative Council, Education & Transformation Ofﬁcer); Ms Nicole Birabwa, (Association of International Students, Executive); Ms Tlhalefo Mbaba, (Central Student Representative Council, International Relations Ofﬁcer).

3.12 Advancement Department

Vice-Chancellors Prestigious Achievers Award

The VC’s Prestigious Award contributes to building the university’s research pipeline, fostering the next generation of academics, and transforming the education sector. The project celebrated its ﬁrst cohort of four graduates (2 Masters and 2 Doctorates Degrees) at an event held in October 2022. In 2022, ten students received the award. To continue this initiative, the 2023 call for applications was released in March 2023.

FOCUS AREA 4: Smart Human Capital and Talent – Staff Development, S afe and Inclusive work environment

Staff development, employment equity to address equity, equality, redress, growing our own timber, social cohesion, diversity and inclusivity (race, gender, language, disability, GBV, HIV/ AIDS sexual harassment, etc.). This includes strategies to enhance the quality of work life, skills development and social responsive staff centred environment.

4.1 Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

Research Awards

The annual Faculty Achiever Awards ceremony was held at the Cape Town Hotel School to recognise excellence in research, teaching and learning, and administration within the faculty.

Recipients in the various categories for 2022 were celebrated in 2023:

• Miria Claude Eulalie Oukouwadela, Masters’ Student of the Year

• Lance Barbier, Doctoral Student of the Year

• Prof Brendon Knott, Researcher of the Year

• Dr Hilary Bama, Emerging Researcher of the Year

• Prof Robertson Tengeh, Supervisor of the Year

• Public Administration & Governance, Research Department of the Year

Administration Awards:

• Jonathan Solomons, Administrative Assistant of the Year

• Daphne Morrison, Secretary of the Year

• Amiena Sallie, Secretary of the Year

Teaching Excellence Awards:

• Nizaam Peck, Departmental Teaching Excellence Award

• Faraaz Omar, Departmental Teaching Excellence Award

• Dr Janice Hemmonsbey-Lodewyk, Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

• Dr Liiza Gie, Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

Empowerment Through Capacitation

An MOU was signed between the Department of Retail Business Management (Retail Academy) and Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA), to facilitate a capacitation programme for two lecturers. Two lecturers from the department were therefore placed at a Woolworths store within the Cape Metropole for one week. In the PAG department, lecturers attended training on cohort supervision at Stellenbosch University.

Celebrating Women’s Day under the theme: Empowered Women Embrace Equity

The faculty hosted a Women’s Day event at the Cape Town Hotel School, Granger Bay Campus, under the theme “Empowered Women Embrace Equity”. Professor Vivienne Lawack, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic at the University of the Western Cape delivered the keynote address. In attendance was Dr Nomvuselelo Songelwa, author and life coach; Ms Notukela Makohliso, businesswoman, writer, storyteller, and Human Rights Activist and Ms Sikelelwa Waka, co-founder of the Black Girls Rising project.

FBMS Conferences

The faculty hosted the FBMS Postgraduate Conference via Blackboard Collaborate was held, under the theme, “Empowering change through smart business and management research.” Mr Rhodrick Musakuro, an HRM staff member won ﬁrst prize in the Work-inProgress/Proposal (Doctoral) track.

The faculty hosted the FBMS Emerging Researcher Conference, under the theme, “Empowering emerging researchers in Social Sciences”. The HRM department celebrated a group of Advanced Diploma students who won 1st prize for their Proposal and the HRM Postgraduate student who won w1st prize for the Full Project.

FBMS Authors

The Brand Management Textbook, “Services Brand Management: Building Services Brand Equity” written by Dr Pieter Steenkamp and Dr Kuhle Zwakala was launched by the Marketing Department and is featured at the link https://www.cput.ac.za/newsroom/news/article/4883/two-formidable-academics-launch-abook-titled-services-brand-management-building-services-brand-equity

https://www.cput.ac.za/newsroom/news/article/4883/two-formidable-academics-launch-a-booktitled-services-brand-management-building-services-brand-equity

4.2 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

4.2.1 Towards Oneness (Ubunye) and Embracing Diversity (U kungafani )

ECP: The staff continue to seek safe spaces for academics of colour and while progress is being made, this remains an ongoing endeavour. Challenges persist regarding gender issues and staff development based on university parameters, with qualiﬁcations remaining the only recognised avenue for advancement. The faculty explored alternative strategies such as exhibitions and art production to provide a platform for unheard voices, yet integrating these approaches into the academic core commitments remains challenging. We continue to adhere to the policies and strategies of CPUT, but these also require ongoing reﬂection to ensure that language surrounding sexual orientation and gender, the criminalisation of staff and students and the promotion of safer spaces, racial equity, and the prevention of harassment is consistently upheld. Staff meetings and discussions surrounding these topics serve to demystify and alleviate any associated help to erase the shame and stigma.

Fashion Department

Fashion staff comprises a diverse group, with proﬁciency in most of the languages commonly used. Staff members leverage each other’s skills to help students struggling with communication. Projects are designed to incorporate reﬂections and explore heritage, ancestry, cultures, customs, and traditions, exposing students to the diversity within the class. Through these initiatives, students learn to respect and appreciate one another.

Jewellery Department

Product and Industrial Design:

Staff have conducted GBV training sessions for students and facilitated discussions on the topic. In addition, a staff member has been supporting several students experiencing GBV situations. Some staff members are multilingual and can support students in their home languages. During staff meetings, discussions on multilingualism and language sensitivity are actively encouraged and promoted.

Journalism Department

Dr Ogbamichael took part in language training sessions for IsiXhosa and Afrikaans in 2021. One of the ﬁrst-year modules promoted multilingualism, as (Professional Literacy combines IsiXhosa, English, and Afrikaans).

Public Relations Department

Ms Nonzube serves as the PR Programme representative on the Language and Transformation committee. Several department staff members attended the GBV and Heritage Day celebrations organised by the faculty coordinator.

Architecture:

Training was attended by staff, some of which was offered internally whole other was conducted externally. The training was centred around:

• Training or service offered by staff.

• Facilities that change the environment

• Symbolic activities/placemaking

• Employment Equity

• Responses to needs

Urban and Regional Planning Department

To foster a research community, strengthen ties with alumni, and empower current students in their learning journey, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning initiated Lunchtime Talks in 2021. These talks feature alumni speakers addressing themes aligned with signiﬁcant events or commemorations, such as Human Rights, Freedom, Heritage, or Women’s Month, observed during speciﬁc months.

The discussions delve into the relevance and impact of these themes within the realm of urban and regional planning. These sessions serve as valuable platforms for both students and staff, offering insights into current practices and challenges in the ﬁeld. Additionally, alumni provide feedback on areas of improvement in learning and teaching, aiding in curriculum enhancement and better preparation of students for their professional endeavours.

Furthermore, the department has established a partnership with MIT for research and student development. As part of this collaboration, an MIT research intern participated in the Open Public Space in Cape Town research project.

Publications

van den Berg, C & Verster, B. 2022. Press. Exploring Interdisciplinary Collaborative Online Learning Spaces through Socio materiality in Cape Town, South Africa. Electronic Journal of E-learning.

Verster, B & van den Berg, C 2022. Theorising with socio materiality: interdisciplinary collaboration in socio-technical learning environments. Educational Research for Social Change, 11(2) in print

Conference Presentations and Proceedings:

Verster B. & van den Berg, C. 2022. Co-creating socio-digital community innovations through a participatory e-pedagogy. 6th International Conference on Urban e-Planning, online (Lisbon) Portugal, 7-12 April 2022

Van den Berg, C. & Verster B. 2022. Towards a framework for interdisciplinary collaborative online learning spaces. 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, Valencia, Spain, 13-17 June 2022

Verster B. & van den Berg. 2022. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Using SDGs and Digital Social Innovations in Response to Local Community Challenges. DigiTAl2K international conference on teaching, assessment and learning in the digital age Durban, South Africa, 12 December 2022

New research talent has been appointed through the NGap programme. Staff members have participated in Blackboard and online course design training, as well as CPUT Analytics Training. The department ensures balanced employment equity in terms of race and gender. Part-time lecturers include recent graduates and current postgraduate students.

4.3 Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS)

4.3.1 Equity to Promote an Inclusive Smart

Human Capital and Talent

Employment equity is considered during the recruitment of new staff, and the faculty has welcomed numerous new members to its team.

EE Statistics for the Faculty from April 2022- Jan 2023

All staff members are encouraged to participate in training courses covering teaching and learning, research, and administrative leadership development.

Staff development: enrolment of staff to PhDs:

• 2 University Capacity Development Grant beneﬁciary

• 1 University Capacity Development Grant beneﬁciary has completed his PhD.

• 1 Conservation and Marine Sciences

• TDP: 2 staff members enrolled in Conservation and Marine Sciences

• Attendance of writing workshop with TDP: Ms Sejeng and Mr Masia, Prof Okudoh to complete teaching portfolios

The department of Environmental and Occupational studies successfully secured 10 internships through the Presidential Youth Stimulus Programme 2023. These interns are currently engaged in various academic activities within the department.

In DEOS, a new replacement lecturer (a Black Female) has been appointed in the Environmental Health programme, to replace an NRF BAPP beneﬁciary who is currently on study leave.

The Food Science department is actively seeking potential funding from the FoodBev SETA to support staff training on Laboratory Techniques, HACCP and Sensory Evaluation. Progress on this initiative will be provided in the next reporting period.

Additionally, each lecturer has been provided with an automatically generated student feedback report for each subject taught in Semester 1. These reports are based on the standardised student feedback surveys conducted by the Department.

Several Hods Enrolled for the HERS Leadership Programme

APPLIED SCIENCES (8) DEPARTMENTHOD

Biotechnology and Consumer Science

Dr Vanessa Jacksonjacksonva@cput.ac.za

Mathematics and PhysicsDr Thomas Farrarfarrart@cput.ac.za

HorticultureDr John Octoberoctoberj@cput.ac.za

ChemistryProf Merrill Wicht (over 2 years) wichtm@cput.ac.za

Food Science and TechnologyProf Jessy Van Wykvanwykm@cput.ac.za

AgricultureProf Francis Lewulewuf@cput.ac.za

Environmental and Occupational Studies

Conservation and Marine Science

Dr Ntokozo Malazamalazan@cput.ac.za

Prof Rashieda Toefytoefyr@cput.ac.za

The deadline for submitting teaching excellence awards (departmental and faculty portfolios) was September 30th. A workshop to assist with portfolio preparation was conducted on October 14th.

Additionally, the faculty plans to present other awards by the end of 2023 to recognize research and academic support staff. Progress on this initiative will be reported during the next reporting period.

The Faculty Learning & Teaching Colloquium was scheduled for November 29th. Progress on this event will also be presented in the next reporting period.

Summary of Appointments Made by the Faculty in 2023

To date, 25 new appointments have been made, including 12 African males, 5 African females, 4 Coloured females, 2 White females, 1 Indian female and 1 permanent resident. These appointments were on various levels of academia and academic support.

The statistics provided at the beginning of 2023 have changed, prompting the Faculty BP to conduct a new veriﬁcation process before the year’s end to update the EE statistics of the faculty. The faculty EE statistics will be updated for the upcoming reporting period.

4.4 Faculty of Engineering and

the Built Environment

4.4.1

Work Preparedness Through the 3D Simulator Train-the-Trainer Workshops

Interactions with accreditation bodies have resulted in agreements for the accreditation body to conduct 3D simulator train-the-trainer workshops. These workshops aim to enhance the skills of staff members in utilising 3D simulators, which are used to prepare students for real-world scenarios.

The faculty has secured funding through the Academic Staff Development Programme for the growth and development of young academics, known as “Growing Own Timber.” This initiative is in partnership with the Advancement Ofﬁce at CPUT.

4.5 Faculty of Education

4.5.1

The First Academic Leadership Programme (ALP)

• The Fundani Academic Staff Development unit organised the inaugural Academic Leadership Programme (ALP) for newly appointed HODs and acting HODs. Prof Cloete (CHEC) was invited to deliver the keynote address on academic leadership. The unit has received positive feedback regarding the ALP programme.

• From 6- 8 September, a successful TDP writing retreat took place at Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate. The retreat aimed to enable TDP delegates to design, write, and produce draft TDP portfolios.

• On 30 August, the CO forum hosted a successful staff development session focusing on Blended Learning Case Studies in FOE.

• 11 October: Topic: Simple Ways to Go Hybrid (Presenter: Chris Dumas)

• 24 October: Topic: Peer academic support initiatives (Presenter: Mr Mawande Tshozi) from Fundani.

A staff development session could not take place in September, and the scheduled session with Professor Carolyn McKinney (UCT) discussing her research, language, and decoloniality was postponed to 2024.

4.6 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

4.6.1

Gender-Based Violence Awareness Raising for Staff

Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences organised a workshop for staff addressing GBV. In October, breast awareness activities included a presentation by: Mr Georgell Van Wyk’s, in collaboration with the library.

The Nursing department welcomed a lecturer from a Turkish college as part of the Erasmus Staff Mobility program under the KA-107/KA-171 Project framework. The visit, which occurred from 10th -14th July 2023, involved exposure to different clinical placement facilities, diverse methods of clinical accompaniment, and different learning and teaching methodologies.

Staff Empowerment Through Completion of Post-Graduate Studies

The faculty aims to ensure that academic staff actively pursue advanced qualiﬁcations, aiming for a minimum qualiﬁcation of a master’s degree. Encouragement is provided for staff to complete their PhDs, thereby enhancing departmental and faculty research endeavours. Additionally, support staff including technical, administrative and support personnel, are encouraged to explore and take up opportunities for training and development to facilitate career development. The faculty strives to ensure that performance leadership plans are aligned with the faculty’sstrategic plans and CPUT Vision 2030.

The faculty fully supports the Nurturing Emerging Scholar Programme (NESP), with departments submitting NESP applications for ﬁnal-year undergraduate studies demonstrating potential for a career. Currently, a successful candidate from the Department of Dental Sciences has been appointed by DHET through this programme.

Staff Empowerment Through Training Opportunities

Departments have provided their 2023 plans aimed at enhancing staff proﬁciency in online teaching strategies and inclusive teaching. These plans encompass participation in diverse workshops, conferences, and seminars. Some of the training sessions include Ofﬁce 365: Teams training, learning to learn with WhatsApp, HDC Digital training for supervisors conducted online, Supervisor workshops, BB collaborate training, Proposal writing workshop, Quantitative Data Analysis Workshop (SPSS), Academic Paper strategy workshop and writing for publication workshop.

4.7 The Division of Student Affairs

4.7.1 Promotion of staff development opportunities and initiatives

• Regular staff meetings occur across DSA.

• Shortlisting and interviewing for vacant positions occur without delay, when required.

• DSA has representation on CPUT’s BBBEE working group.

• DSA facilitated a successful Graduate Internship Project.

• Four psychology interns from the Cornerstone Institute were placed in the Student Counselling department to complete their practicum to register as HPCSA counsellors. This was a huge aid to the department and students.

• The Sports, Arts and Culture department hosted a coaching credential workshop.

• 2 DSA staff members completed the HELM Professionalization of Student Affairs Practitioners course.

• DSA has sufﬁcient representation on the Employment Equity Forum.

• DSA participated in the EmpowHer Conference – Staff Mentorship Call Meeting.

4.8 Library Services

4.8.1 Staff Empowerment Through Skills Development

Library staff participated in webinars and other training sessions aimed at enhancing skills required for operating in a diverse environment.

These training sessions covered a range of topics, including mental health, diversity in research, emotional intelligence, ethics in AI, coaching and ethical issues in the workplace. Additionally, staff submitted monthly SHE reports from all branches, aiding library management in effective planning and decision-making.

4.9

Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning (CE

& WIL)

4.9.1 Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

Students engage in practical and experiential experiences through SLCE initiatives. Employment opportunities within the university foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging, often addressing socio-economic challenges prevalent among students.

A TVET Intern has been appointed within the SLCE Units, reﬂecting the units’ commitment to offering experiential work-integrated learning opportunities, especially for students from the post-school education sector such as TVET colleges. The intern adds valuable capacity to the units, managing multiple projects and programmes.

Seven educators were recruited through partnership with the Western Cape Education Department, the FUNDANI Centre for Higher Education and local schools. The SLCE Units conducted interviews to select educators to provide tuition to learners involved in the project.

The subject specialists were:

• Mathematics: 3 Educators

• Physical Sciences: 2 Educators

• Life Sciences: 1 Educator

• Mathematical Literacy

The SLCE Units organised the inaugural workshop in the capacity building series to familiarise staff with global, national, and local policies and strategies to guide community engagement practices in higher education. Additionally, the SLCE Manager led an online training workshop on Community Engagement as part of the Teaching Development Programme.

Subsequently, workshops 4 and 5 in the capacity building series were conducted by the SLCE Units to deepen staff understanding of the theoretical and conceptual foundations pertinent to SLCE. The SLCE Units will review the programme and make improvements in 2024.

4.9.2. Co-operative Education

Ms. S Hendricks from the a staff development workshop on Skills Development at the Hotel School.

• Learning and Development Unit conducted

• Centre meetings addressed space and working arrangement issues, including discussions with the Architect regarding the rearrangement of limited ofﬁce spaces. A visit to UWC’s new Education Faculty building was made to review new space designs.

• All staff members in the Centre attended the SharePoint Workshop organised by the Learning and Development Unit.

• Ms. Z Mbunge took part in the Professional Communication course for frontline staff facilitated by the Learning and Development Unit.

4.10 Fundani Centre for Higher Education

Academic staff development

Recruitment

Teacher Development Programme

The TDP meetings were held in person as of July 2023.

The SoTL Programme

The SoTL programme occurs monthly, featuring workshops and discussions covering different research topics.

Academic Leadership Programme

On 8 August 2023, an academic leadership programme was launched. This Programme is tailored for newly appointed Heads of Departments (HODs) and acting HODs to assist/support them in navigating their roles as academics and department leaders.

Portfolio Development

On 15 August, the Academic Staff Development in collaboration with FEBE organized a successful Portfolio Development (TEA) workshop. The TDP Writing Retreat took place between 6 and 8 September 2023, in Stellenbosch.

Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

ECP Funding

On 17 August 2023, CPUT received a letter from HDET conﬁrming the transfer of over R35 million as the second tranche for the 2023 – 2024 ﬁnancial period.

Changes in Management Structure

• Commencing 1 August 2023, the ECP Lecturer who previously assumed the role of acting head of the ECP Unit will transition to a lecturer role within the Fundani CDU. During Term 3, they will continue to fulﬁll ECP teaching duties and handle reporting responsibilities while efforts are made to ﬁll the vacant position.

• Additionally, effective from 1 August, the roles of ECP Administrator and ECP Financial Administrator jobs are now under the purview of the UCDG Grant Manager. This change aligns with the management structure of ECP.

4.11. Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change

4.11.1. Diversity and Inclusivity Survey Roll out Plan presentation.

• The implementation of the Diversity and Inclusivity survey was presented to Executive Management, the ISPC meeting, and faculties including FBMS, FoE, FID, and the Institutional Forum

• The Diversity and Inclusivity Survey ﬁndings were presented in various platforms such as the

o Faculty Board presentations

o Peer educators

o Peer mentors

o Residence Student Assistance

o Diversity Champions

4.12. Marketing & Communication Department (MCD)

CPUT Calendars and Schools Timetable 2023

Publications: CPUT Calendars and Schools Timetable 2023

Publications produced both the CPUT wall calendar and desk calendar to facilitate the dissemination of information on the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan to staff members. Additionally, the CPUT school timetable was designed as a practical resource for learners, who represent potential future CPUT students, to raise awareness about the Institution.

FOCUS AREA 5: SMART INTERNATIONALISATION

How do you expose staff or students to local, national, continental and international platforms to enhance transformative knowledge? This includes responding to social and economic challenges at local (Cape Vision 2040), national (NDP), continental (Agenda 2063) and international (Agenda 2030/Sustainable Development Goals) contexts.

5.1 Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

5.1.1 Internationalisation Experiences of Staff and Students

The Cape Town Hotel School hosted a guest lecturer, Prof von Freyberg from Munich University, Germany, who delivered lectures to ﬁrst, second-, and third-year students, and advanced diploma students. The Marketing Department hosted Prof. Christian Dach from Regensburg University, Germany.

His presentation was titled, “New research ﬁndings regarding incentives and motivation of sales reps” facilitated discussions on collaboration with the department. The faculty held a Hybrid International week at the Cape Town Hotel School, attended by 35 participants.

Dr Tshinakaho Nyathela-Sunday, an academic in the Cape Town Hotel School, was the programme director and presented at the event.

Two doctoral candidates, in the Business Information and Administration department visited Porto Polytech in Portugal for two months to ﬁnalise their studies. One staff member academic engaged students and staff in seminars for one week on the Erasmus Mundus + Programme.

Doctoral candidates:

Lloyd Christopher

Michaelle Deonarain

Academic: Hosted by Professor Paulo Perfeito, the Vice President of the Music School, Mandie Richards facilitated seminars aimed at masters’ music and performing art students and staff on transformation, diversity and inclusion and the integration thereof into the curriculum at Escola Superior de-Musica-e-Artes-do-Espetaculo (ESMAE).

Irshaad Desai, from the Management and Project Management Department, participated in the Erasmus + Staff exchange programme with Polytech Porto in Portugal. Ms Mandy Jones and Dr Sandra Williams from the Marketing Department participated in a staff lecturer exchange with the Romanian- American University (RAU). In addition, a master’s student was part of a student exchange programme with the Romanian American University.

Three staff members in the Sport Management Department: Dr. Hemmonsbey-Lodewyk, Dr. Venter, and Mrs Salie visited Bilgi University in Istanbul, Turkey on an EU-funded staff exchange programme. The Assistant Dean, of Teaching and Learning, Professor Desireé Scholtz and the HOD (BIA), Professor Visvanathan Naicker took part in a teaching week in EUBA, Slovakia.

Chulumanco Mavuso, an Advanced Diploma Professional Cookery student at the Cape Town Hotel School entered a Show cook competition in 2022 and won second prize and a fourmonth working opportunity in Boston. The faculty welcomed 51 International staff members and 62 students to the various programmes, whilst 15 staff members and 8 students participated in international exchange programmes at different universities.

The Sport and Management department engaged in the “Give a Bike” Project Dr Venter, Mr Young, Mr Moroe, Dr Ramnath and Mrs. Swart, are actively engaging in the social project with the Netherlands “Give a Bike” where unused bikes from the Netherlands will be sent to South Africa.

The CTHS was invited to Porto Accounting and Business School, Polytechnic Institute: Porto Polytechnic (P. PORTO) through the Erasmus+ mobility funding.

Emmanuel Esambe of the Entrepreneurship Department attended and presented a paper at the JVET 75th Anniversary and 15th Annual Conference at Keble College, Oxford University.

In the Sport Management Department, the ECP students engaged in a 10-week COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) project with AVANS University in the Netherlands. This project is the ﬁrst COIL project for the ECP group in the department.

Mr Wayne Jooste from the Retail Business Management Department delivered a guest lecture as part of a staff exchange programme with Ravensburg University, two third year Retail Business Management students were selected to take part in an international exchange program with the DHBW-Ravensburg University in Germany from October to December. The exchange was supported by the Wholesale and Retail Leadership Chair (WRLC) through funding from the W&RSETA.

A guest lecture was delivered by visiting Professor Jens Hultmnan (Kristianstad University, Sweden) on “Building sustainable retail businesses in a technology-driven environment.” The Professor was hosted by the Department of Retail Business Management and supported by the Wholesale and Retail Leadership Chair.

In October, the Department of Sport Management hosted a Women in Sport Conference at Newlands Cricket Stadium attended by 70 delegates. The Department also engaged in a Digital Marketing project with Rotterdam Business School in the Netherlands. Students were allowed to participate in a free online course that allowed them to interact with the students from Rotterdam Business School.

Ms Mandie Richards, in the Business and Information Administration department, presented at the RITAL Conference held on 16 November 2023 at CTHS, Granger Bay Campus, Cape Town. Her presentation topic was “Intergenerational Conversations with District Six Ex-Residents: Whose Story is it Anyway?”

Mr Emmanuel Esambe, in the Entrepreneurship department presented at the same conference and his topic was “Enhancing diversity in Entrepreneurship education through collaborative feedback practices.”

Ms Nina Septoe, in the CTHS was appointed a member of the Scientiﬁc Review Committee.

Mrs Michaelle Deonarain, in the CTHS, published a paper: “Using Swanson’s Theory to improve quality of Work life to strengthen the Healthcare Sector in Ukraine and South Africa.”

5.2 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

5.2.1 Practical Implementation of Smart Internationalisation Through Partnerships

Journalism Department

Three years ago, CPUT and Hochschule Hannover (HsH) in Germany began planning a summer school and two years post-pandemic, 17 HsH fashion and media students travelled to Cape Town during the September vacation to meet with CPUT fashion students and ﬁrst- and second-year journalism students. The aim was for Hannover University staff and students to ﬁnally meet, study and work with their South African fellow students for one week focusing on ‘sustainable fashion’.

The two universities share very similar structures in their programmes, making them ideal partners. The summer school included a ‘Fashion Council’, a ‘Fashion Revolution Cape Town’ that included exciting local designers visiting. The journalism students both participated, provided coverage for the event, and visited local media houses. CPUT aims to ensure that its’ students visit Hanover. CPUT staff typically visits the University in Hanover to teach for about two weeks. CPUT previously hosted an exchange student from the University in 2020.

5.3 Faculty of Applied Sciences

5.3.1 Enabling Smart Internationalisation through collaborations and partnerships.

Faculty staff are encouraged to attend international conferences and to collaborate with international institutions.

• F Radloff – ﬁeldwork and collaborative initiative with Netherlands University – carbon sequestration and global climate change project looking at soil samples

• D Walker & C Harkins – attended the UN event on SDGs hosted by the International Association of Universities

• K Peters - GESAMP attended the Invasive Alien Species workshop in Denmark

• DEOS: 4 staff members attended the World Environmental Health Day Conference held in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Progress has been made in respect of the COIL project in the Department of Agriculture, and MoUs were developed between CPUT and The Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (Argentina). Approvals are now at an advanced stage.

The SAS Academic Specialisation programme is now active, and it provides students with globally accredited SAS certiﬁcation badges.

Prof R Snyman attended a SETAC Conference in Dublin that took place on 10 May. Dr K Peters and Dr K Martin attended a Biodiversity conference between 15 - 24 May in USA, and C Sejeng attended a conference on Ocean Data Modelling, in the US. In July 2023, Prof Geerts lectured in Germany as part of CPUT’s MoU with Nurtingen- Geislingen University.

The DFST has collaborations with international partners including French, German and Dutch. Ms Vhangani has been able to use the partnership with the University of Applied Sciences Osnabruck (UASO). DIL has offered to host an international workshop on Pulsed-electric ﬁelds and other nonthermal processes to B-degree students (formerly BTech). Dr Keyser is working with a French intern from AgroSup Dijon on brewing technology.

On 16 February 2023, DFST staff in collaboration with French partners, presented its projects, to a high-level delegation. Prof. J van Wyk was invited to participate in the “Semaine du Pays” in Paris, Montpellier and Toulouse. During this time the MoUs with all four French universities were discussed.

5.4 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

5.4.1

Smart Internationalisation highlights

• Guest lecture on Sustainability by Dr J L Leitner from the Mondi Group.

• Guest lecture on Microplastics by Dr C Sparks, Acting Research Chair of the Oceans Economy

and Acting Director for the Centre for Sustainable Oceans, CPUT.

• Construction Management & Quantity Survey

• Staff members attended the UIA Congress of Architecture 2023. The theme for the program was “Leave no one behind”.

• A staff member attended the P4G Summit in Colombia

• A staff member submitted and presented a paper to the 12th Springer conference in Ghana.

• Several staff members submitted papers to the 2023 ASOCSA conference.

The International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) in collaboration with MET institutions in Japan, Croatia, Georgia and Greece will host a Document Management System (DMS) to discuss methods being applied in improving and complying with international requirements.

A Document Management System (DMS’s) second-year Nautical Science student was transferred to the University of Gibraltar after receiving Recognition of Prior Learning status to their program based on Recognition of Prior Learning.

DMS will continue to engage with other Maritime Universities to develop partnerships that will result in more shipping berths for students. The exchange programme with the University of Mainz in Germany has been conﬁrmed. Faculty staff have attended various other international engagements such as summits in Colombia. The 2nd Annual Faculty International Day was held in the Majors Sports Hall at the Bellville Campus.

5.5 Faculty of Education

5.5.1 Smart Internationalisation Opportunities for Students

• The Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee oversees matters pertaining to internationalisation within the faculty.

• Dr Rolene Liebenberg, based in Wellington, and Ms J Searle will be connecting CPUT students with students from HAN University, the largest university of applied sciences in the Netherlands. One of the second-year students will participate in this project, whilst the international students will be working on a project in two schools in Grabouw.

• At the Faculty Board meeting it was reported that a Proposal for a Leadership Programme: Internationalisation in Higher Education was to be approved, an update will be provided in the next reporting period.

Smart Internationalisation Opportunities for Staff

Research production in the faculty aligns with CPUT’s Vision 2030. Quality in the Faculty is achieved through the appointment of research chairs, recruitment of adjunct professors and postdoctoral fellows, and providing writing workshops for both staff and doctoral students in the faculty. The faculty strengthens partnerships with local and international institutions and industries whilst promoting mode 2 and 3 knowledge production. Researchers are expected to obtain 3rd stream external/international funding for international projects and apply for external funding.

5.6 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

5.6.1 Smart Internationalisation Projects and Partnerships

The Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences has various international projects and exchanges to promote internationalisation that are planned to continue beyond 2023:

• The Department of Biomedical Science has MOUs with Thomas More and Bergen Universities in Europe.

• In the past Biomedical Science students, have been funded to do their WIL modules in Norway at the Western Norway University of Applied Science.

• The Department of Emergency Medical Sciences has been awarded Linnaes Palme funding for student exchange with Karlstad University in Sweden.

The Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences (MITS) has formal student exchange programmes with Odyssee University in Brussels, Belgium. Currently this exchange programme allows students from Odyssee to undertake a clinical internship with MITS for a period of 3 months.

This programme has seen many Odyssee students over the last few years visiting CPUT and Groote Schuur Hospital where the clinical internship takes place. Three CPUT staff were invited to visit the Odyssee University during the last four years. Currently, due to ﬁnancial constraints the department has been unable to send CPUT students to Odyssee. However, discussions with Odyssee are ongoing to secure more funding for the exchange. In addition,

• CPUT and Fonte University in The Hague, Netherlands have an exchange programme that allows one student from Fonte’s University to do a 6-month clinical exchange programme at GSH Hospital each year. However, due to lack of funding, it has not been possible to send CPUT students to Fonte University.

• MITS has been approached by Hanze University in the Netherlands to accept two students for a clinical internship for 6 months.

• HAN CPUT project: In July 2023, Nursing and EMS students were invited and sponsored to participate in an international student team-building weekend HAN students spent time in various towns to implement community projects.

5.7 Division of Student Affairs

5.7.1

Provision of support services

and resources to international students, including engagements with international institutions.

• DSA departments and units held orientation sessions with international students.

• All departments and units within DSA engaged and provided support to international students. One such avenue is peer helper support.

• Staff regularly attended conferences/ workshops with local, national, continental, and international speakers and relevant content being discussed.

5.8 Library Services

5.8.1 International Partnerships to Strengthen the Work in the Library Services

• Library staff are involved with international organisations such as IFLA for career development in the library profession.

• National collaboration with CHELSA strengthens the working relationship between University Libraries and research units within South Africa.

• The Faculty of Education partnerships with Belgium Universities are supported by Library staff.

• Staff regularly attends conferences/ workshops with local, national, continental, and international partners.

• On 8 September 2023, the Faculty of Education celebrated Literacy Day at a local primary school and participants included international visitors.

• On 9 October 2023, a section chairperson of the International Library Federation visited the Wellington Library to see its special collection.

5.9 Community Engagement and Work

Integrated Learning (CE & WIL)

5.9.1 Smart Internationalisation Through Partnerships that Benefit Staff and Students

5.9.1.1 Service-Learning and Civic Engagement: CPUT HAN Community Engagement project:

• HAN induction camp: Ten Faculty of Education students participated in the HAN induction camp weekend.

• CPUT welcomes HAN students: SLCE Units welcomed 14 HAN students to the university. The students introduced themselves and outlined their potential projects which can be expanded to include/ accommodate students from other disciplines.

International partnership session with:

• Prof. Dr. Norbert Gruenwald, Hochschule Wismar, University of Applied Sciences, Director Robert-Schmidt-Institute

• Dr Małgorzata Zakrzewska, Uniwersytet Szczecinski, Poland

• In attendance were CIET, CCE, SIPS and SLCE Units. The Joint session was titled: “Exploring International Partnerships for Community Engagement” and was held at Cape Town Hotel School. Prof. Dr. Kay Pfaffenberger, Centre of Business and Technology in Africa, University of Applied Science, Flensburg, facilitated the session. The session was attended by the Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Unit (CPUT), and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government.

Engagement with the University of Szczecin, Poland through Dr Małgorzata Zakrzewska, Uniwersytet Szczecinski, Poland:

• Meetings with faculty leaders

• Keynote address to university students, university leaders, industry, small businesses, and government.

• Meeting with the International Ofﬁce to explore and discuss procedures for a formal bi-lateral agreement.

• Meeting with Erasmus+ researchers from the Department of Education

• Visit to rescue laboratory and training centre.

• Visit and meetings with Wismar University: Prof. Norbert Gruenwald, Dr Robert-Schmidt-Institute (Director) and Prof. Dr Jan Helmke, Wismar Business School, Business Informatics, Applications Systems Senator, Hochschule Wismar, University of Applied Sciences.

The following was discussed:

• Possibility of scholarships and exchanges

• Joint community engagement projects and initiatives

• Joint research projects

• Online engagement between CPUT and University of Szczecin students i nvolved in community engagement projects.

Future collaborations and joint projects and the re-activation of a qualiﬁcation on Business Informatics with CPUT. The faculty reports on the following:

• Engagement with the University of Szczecin, Poland through Dr Małgorzata Zakrzewska, Uniwersytet Szczecinski, Poland Development of MOU

• The CPUT HAN Community Engagement project is continuing.

7 Students from HAN University, Netherlands are placed in rural communities in the Theeuwaterskloof Municipality, Western Cape Province.

• Students from CPUT and HAN exchange knowledge about their respective cultures and experience intercultural engagement through workshops and activities. On 11 and 12 August 2023, The HAN student orientation was conducted at Trail’s End, Grabouw. Seven CPUT students engaged with the HAN students as part of an intercultural programme.

• The student leaders conference is extended to national and international university students to nurture global student participation and create opportunities for future partnerships.

• Staff from the Co-operative Education Unit and the Centre for Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning submitted abstracts for the WACE Conference.

• UMASS CPUT Book is being prepared on WIL Chapters. A contract was signed with Springer.

• Many CPUT staff have authored chapters, and they are still under review.

FOCUS AREA 6: SMART ENGAGEMENTS AND STRONG LINKS WITH QUINTUPLE HELIX PARTNERS

Smart engagement and linkages with external partners like other universities, industries, civil societies and government to enhance tran sformation, diversity, inclusivity and social cohesion. This includes responding to social and economic challenges at local, national, continental, and international contexts.

6.1 Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

6.1.1 Partnerships with Universities of Technology in South Africa

Prof Michael Twum-Darko represented CPUT on THENSA’s HERESA Entrepreneurship Education (EE) study visit to Cork in Ireland. Higher Education Reform Experts, South Africa (HERESA) is one of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education projects in South Africa. The South African partners are CPUT, DUT, TUT, CUT, WSU, Univen and the European partners. The purpose of the study visits was to develop a strategy to reform CPUT to become an entrepreneurial University.

In 2023, the Department of Retail Business Management was awarded bursaries totalling R3.7 million for 75 students from the W&RSETA.

Sport Management – Engagement and Linkages with External Partners: Prof Knott delivered a keynote presentation at the Events Masterclass organised by the Western Cape Government Events Forum, in George.

The Department of Public Administration and Governance (PAG) hosted a webinar in collaboration with the National School of Government aimed at students and staff. The theme was, “The Professionalisation of the Public Service – A discussion on how universities are required to meet capacity challenges in the Public Sector.” A Retail Business Management student presented at the FBMS Postgraduate Conference, and their presentation title was, “The role of E-commerce in supply chain management in South Africa.”

Prof Virimai Mugobo presented at the Fuel Retailers Association Conference 2023 on “Responding to disruptions and a changing environment”.

In the Sport Management Department, Prof Brendon Knott was an invited keynote speaker at the Events Masterclass - Overberg Region, arranged by the Western Cape Government. Students in the Entrepreneurship Department attended an event at KPMG, which led to a collaboration between KPMG and the department.

The Business Innovation & Incubation Centre (BIIC) hosted the Innovation Showcase Event online. Ten students had an opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas and presented their start-up businesses.

6.2 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

National and Global Design Associations:

Staff actively participate in Design Education Forum of Southern Africa (DEFSA) and Cumulus workshops and conferences.

Industry Partners

ECP:

- Visual Methods (IVMC) workshops and conferences

- Futurability (visual subjects online) workshops, online open-source course creations and conferences.

- DEFSA workshops and conferences

- Cumulus workshops and conferences

- FYE workshops and conferences.

Fashion department

The department participated at the summer school with Hogeschule Hanover, Germany and the focus was on transformation and sustainability.

Jewellery department

Product and industrial:

Xanita ran a competition amongst second and third students – ﬂat pack furniture. Pederson & Lennard.

Visual Communication Design

• Advisory Committee

• IxDA23 conference and communication design

• BRICS partnership between CPUT, Oslo School of Architecture and Design, and Hunan University

Outreach communities:

ECP: Community engagement projects and research initiatives have not yet resumed since the COVID-19 lockdown, therefore the programme used 2023 for planning for 2024.

In 2022, ECP offered support to fashion advance diploma students who took part in an outreach project and designed dancing outﬁts for a primary school. This project was exhibited at the Deans Heritage Day celebration.

Jewellery Department

Product and industrial:

SA Sailing ran a competition for second year students to design a ﬂat pack yacht - to introduce disadvantaged school kids to the sport.

Visual Communication Design

The advanced diploma students participated in a live rebranding project done with the Montebello Design Centre.

Competitions

ECP: Won the CPUT VC portrait competition.

Journalism Department

The faculty has a journalism advisory board in place and the members include professionals from the media industry.

Public Relations Department

On 23 November 2022, the PR Programme DHEP hosted a workshop on indigenous knowledge systems and curriculum. The workshop was attended by industry professionals and the DHEP working team. Ms Nonzube made a presentation titled “Adapting curriculum to include the learner: Language and Culture.”

Architecture department

• Advisory committee linkages

• Industry Partnerships

• Competitions

• Outreach

• Community partnerships or activities

• SACAP and IID Membership (LS)

Urban Regional Planning Department

With support from the Faculty of Informatics and Design, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning aims to create a lasting impact on an orphan village in Langa.

Aligning with the institution and faculty’s vision, Prof. Tembisa Ngqondi, Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and Design, tasked the department with conceptualizing and implementing a humanitarian initiative inspired by the ‘67 minutes for Mandela’ campaign.

This initiative focuses on improving the quality of life for 20 children at Siyaphambili Orphan Village. With the faculty’s backing, the department decided to adopt the home to ensure the relationship has a long-term impact, particularly through skills development.

Presidential Stimulus programme was able to initiate a paper recycling project in partnership with a company called Growing Paper based in Malmesbury.

6.3 Faculty of Applied Sciences

6.3.1 Partnerships to maximise opportunities for students.

Paper recycling project: The Department of Environmental and Occupational Studies, through the Presidential Stimulus programme was able to initiate a paper recycling project in partnership with a company called Growing Paper based in Malmesbury.

Mathematics and Physics: The Golden Arrow Bus Services Customer Satisfaction Survey project was completed successfully, and a report was completed.

A new partnership with Pepkor Holdings, (the parent company of Pep and Ackerman’s) and the Wholesale and Retail SETA implemented a Graduate Incubator Programme. Students are required to undertake WIL with the company and will be offered an internship after graduation.

BANKSETA provided grant funding for 13 Mathematical Sciences WIL students who were not involved Pepkor programme.

Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship

Guest speakers were invited to deliver lectures for the Biotechnology & Consumer Science courses, including Food Science and Practice 1, Food Production and Service Operations 1 and 2, and the Advanced Diploma program. These speakers, both online and face-to-face, provided motivational talks on entrepreneurship for both programmes.

The Weskusmandjie, a group of subsistence ﬁsherwomen, founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Hilda Adams, operates in St. Helena Bay, Steenberg’s Cove and Buffel jags Bay.

This collaborative SL project, registered with CSFN and involving Food Science & Technology & Horticultural Sciences (Mrs Hanekom, Dr Henning, Prof Nchu), installed a hydroponics system for growing Jalapenos to broaden product offering between July and August 2023.

There are existing collaborations and a potential new partnership with Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences & Arts. CPUT is interested in joining their forensics course through COIL. Additionally, COIL is being explored for collaboration with CSFN and UNISA. Prof Mohammed is working on two new MOUs in Africa, and we anticipate visiting lecturers and students through his effort.

Internship Opportunities for Students

Food: Science and Practice second-year students went on a ﬁeld trip to Maker’s Landing (V&A Waterfront), an incubator program for food entrepreneurs. Maker’s Landing offered a WIL placement to a third -year student.

Biotechnology Third-year students participated in a four-month internship at Biocity as part of their Bioprocessing course. During this time, they received training and were assisted with placements.

Banango Traders Business Simulation - ECP registered student participated in a one-day entrepreneurial skills Business Simulation Course.

The Chemistry department is actively involved in a collaborative community and service-learning initiative with a local NGO. The objective is to provide support to students in disadvantaged communities in the subjects of Mathematics and Science.

The STEM Project

The STEM project with neighbouring schools commenced in March 2022. However, progress was halted in 2023 due to insufﬁcient funds.

The Golden Arrow Bus Services Customer Satisfaction Survey Project

The handover event for the Golden Arrow Bus Services Customer Satisfaction Survey project took place. It was attended by the VC, all three DVCs, together with the Western Cape MEC for Mobility and the CEO of Golden Arrow. Dr T Farrar presented the survey results at a CPUT Council meeting.

• Dr T Farrar, Acting HOD of Mathematics & Physics attended a two-day workshop on Doctoral Supervision in Statistics at the University of Pretoria.

• Agriculture: A staff member is chair of the Primary Wine Production (Viticulture) Professional Council of the South African Wine Industry Professional Body, which was launched at the end of October 2023.

• Biotech: Two Advisory Committee meetings were held in August 2023 for the respective programmes within the department.

• 6 Biotech PDBIOT students were sponsored to attend the BioAfrica convention.

• Between 11 – 15 September second year took part Voluntary Job Shadowing program at LBB Foods in Maitland.

• Chemistry: Learners from two schools visited the department, toured the laboratories, and were allocated tasks to perform. Schools were Oscar Mpetha and Oracle Academy High School.

• Renewal of the MoU is underway with the Two Oceans Aquarium, while and DFFE is still in progress at DFFE.

• Second year Nature Conservation students are participating in a skill development camp during the recess week, organised by Cape Nature, the City of Cape Town, and Nature Connect Industry partners.

• The paper recycling project involves a collaboration with MPACT & DEOS Workshops as Platforms for Engagements And Strengthening Partnerships.

Between 5 and 6 September 2022, Weskusmandjie attended a workshop on basic Aquaponics organised by the Department of Horticulture, Department of Consumer Science and DFST. In September 2023, a small hydroponics unit was donated to Water Management.

Throughout 2023, several workshops were provided as part of the SAASTA project. These workshops covered Business skills, Consumer studies, HACCP held on 13 October 2023), and Arts and Crafts.

There’s a collaboration with UWC/PLAAS on the project titled “Use of Anchovy for direct human consumption in the context of sardine decline and variability”. CPUT’s involvement on the project will include nutritional analysis (crude fat, moisture, ash, and protein, fatty acids) and studying the effect of processing (smoking) on nutrition (fatty acid oxidation). This research could pave the way for product development in future research projects.

Maths & Physics: Staff participated in a meeting for the UCDP Collaborative Project on Capacity Building for Mathematics & Statistics Tutoring in Pretoria. This project includes ﬁve South African universities (TUT, UL, SMU, UNISA, CPUT), aims to enhance tutoring programmes in mathematics and statistics by providing devices (laptops, tablets), along with training and support.

Two staff members participated in the Marine Science Teacher workshops organised by the Department of Basic Education as part of the community engagement efforts.

6.4 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Review of Admission Requirements in the Faculty

There is a discussion regarding CPUT admission criteria concerning language, with current practices being criticised for lacking transformation as they prefer or use one language over others. Currently, proficiency in English First Additional Language at 50% is considered the minimum requirement for admission to CPUT, without considering proficiency in other languages. Proficiency in English FAL is used as the sole measure of comprehension.

Work Integrated Learning

CloTex completed an on-campus WIL project for civil society organisations. Through Tech Station, the department continuously engages with industries and other stakeholders.

The industrial diploma programme in DISE continues to participate in the Engineers Without Borders Programme.

6.5 Faculty of Education

6.5.1 Partnerships with Government and other Higher Education Institutions to Provide Inservice Training for Educators.

• The Western Cape Education Department is the main stakeholder that the Faculty of Education collaborates with.

• Partnerships exist with WCED- A joint initiative with WCED and the Education Faculties from other higher education institutions is established. This initiative is centred on implementing a mentorship program for in-service teachers. The program’s objective is to equip teachers with the necessary skills to mentor our students during their Teaching Practice at the host schools.

• CPUT and UCT collaborate on the ‘Newly Qualified Teachers’ Project’, which aims to support and mentor newly qualified teachers as they navigate their first year of teaching. Final-year students are encouraged to participate in the project.

• WCED ofﬁcials and curriculum advisors play a crucial role in training student-teachers, particularly in Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phases across the two campuses.

• THE GET Advisory Board emphasises the strong collaboration exists between the Western Cape Education Department and CPUT.

• Additionally, there is a well-coordinated working relationship with the South African Council for Educators.

• Departments will continue to invite guest lecturers.

6.6 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

Social responsiveness or community engagement

The Biomedical Sciences department is collaborating with Ikamva Youth (ikamvayouth.org), a non-proﬁt organisation, in a community engagement project.

Grade 12 learners were invited to attend the VC’s STEM symposium on 4 August 2023. On 4 July 2023, Prof Hay-Swemmer facilitated a workshop where faculty staff started the process of mapping current and future stakeholder engagements in alignment with V2030.

Clothing & Textile Technology

[Prof Hay-Swemmer, Executive Director in the Vice-Chancellors Ofﬁce, facilitated the STEM Symposium]

The department engaged with visiting students from the TUT Fashion Design Department. Ophthalmic Sciences students participated in the Matric Life Sciences tutoring programme.

Several departments within the faculty have established multiple connections with regional universities such as UWC, UCT and US. Staff and postgraduate students are actively involved in several collaborative research projects with these institutions. The cardiometabolic health research unit is an example of this collaboration.

Regular meetings between the HODs of TUT, CUT, DUT and CPUT are crucial for maintaining connections related to programme offerings and research. An external funding grant was secured from the NIH to promote research at disadvantaged universities, in a joint venture with UCT.

A Noticeable Growth in Partnerships with Public and Private Laboratories

Links and partnerships with private and public laboratories, practices and various industry placements have signiﬁcantly expanded as students are placed for WIL. New partnerships will be explored to address social and economic challenges where the department can contribute.

Staff maintain strong relationships and connections with professional associations such as the Health Professions Council of South Africa, South African Dental Technology Council, South African Nursing Council and the South African Optometric Association. They are encouraged to serve on these committees and strengthen relations and partnerships. For example, Dr Sobuwa is the Chairperson of the Professional Board for Emergency Care and Vice President of the HPCSA, while Mr Christopher was appointed by DHET to the Professional Board for Emergency Care.

Staff are encouraged to participate in CPD activities to keep abreast with national and international knowledge and maintain CPD compliance. Students are encouraged to become members and attend educational events.

Partnership with the Western Cape Government: Health and Wellness

A bi-lateral agreement with the Western Cape Government - Department of Health and Wellness is in place and will be maintained. This agreement provides for collaboration with the WCG and ensures equitable access to the clinical platform for CPUT students.

6.7 Division of Student Affairs

6.7.1 Engagements with Various Partners to Provide a Positive Student Experience

Campus Health have partnered with Sonke Gender Justice, NACOSA, Norsa, Wits Reproductive Health Institute, Partners in Sexual Health and Marie Stopes Reproductive Health at no cost to the institution.

A Convocation meeting on Student Engagement and Community Development was also held.

Student counselling: The department in the Experiential Learning and co-curricular initiatives at Stellenbosch University, as well as the Western Cape Gender Based Violence and Mental Health Community of Practice. Additionally, the department worked with the Department of Social Development and implemented a substance awareness campaign. The Student Counselling department also attended the Southern African Association for Counselling and Development in Higher Education’s 43rd Western Cape conference.

Other signiﬁcant activities in the Division included:

• Higher Health Civic Education and Health Skills Program.

• Marketing and Outreach visits to Athlone School for the Blind and Vista Nova School.

• The Disability Unit attended HEDSA’s (Higher and Further Education Disability Services Association) Biennial conference on 21-22 September 2023 at the Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha.

6.8 Library Services

Community Building Through Literacy

The library initiated an outreach project to Dal Josephat Primary School and Magnolia Primary School in Paarl, assisting teachers in setting up libraries and reading programmes. This project involves collaboration with the Faculty of Education and other partners on the Wellington campus. In May, the library staff provided training to teachers on how to support learners using the available books and small library collections.

A new library was established with the help of Wellington’s library. The library maintains strong links and smart engagement with community partners, offering training to teachers for using book collections.

CPUT Library staff conducted reading sessions, with more activities planned for this year 2023 in these small community schools. The partnership project aims to highlight cultural changes and community aspects.

6.9 Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning (CE

& WIL)

6.9.1 Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

Engagements with the Government Sector

The Unit was invited to present on Community Engagement at the Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP) monthly regional managers meeting, held by the Department of Local Government, Western Cape Provincial Government. The presentation provided an overview of community engagement at CPUT and highlighted collaborative projects completed with CDWP, including initiatives in Central Karoo as part of National Science Week (NSW) and the Student Leadership Academy.

WCED Partnership for the 2nd Chance Matric Rewrite Project

The SLCE Unit’s engagement with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) involves the 2nd Chance Matric Rewrite project, which has attracted 250 learners applying to improve their results through tuition and support.

The units work closely with the WCED to compile documentation for the learner’s submission to rewrite the National Senior Certiﬁcate (NSC). Applications from learners aiming to rewrite the National Senior Certiﬁcate in October/November 2023 were successfully submitted to the Metro North District, WCED, on 24 March 2023.

Service-Learning Project partners include the Department of Correctional Services, CPUT Library, and Faculty of Education. This multiple stakeholder partnership is in the process of finalising a formal agreement to conduct mutually beneficial activities and projects. A draft agreement is currently being finalised and a signing ceremony is being planned.

Furthermore, the SLCE Unit’s engagement with Belvue Primary School in Belhar, along with the WCED, involves the 2nd Chance Matric Rewrite project, with 240 learners seeking to improve their results through tuition and support. A planning meeting was held with the Chief Invigilator of the exam centre to organise the examination, with learners scheduled to rewrite their National Senior Certiﬁcate in October/November 2023.

Service-Learning Project Partnership Agreements

Multiple stakeholder partnerships are a continuous activity of Service-Learning consistently engages in partnerships with multiple stakeholders.

Long-term project partnerships are being formalised through the signing of ServiceLearning agreements. In 2023, further exploration of alternative agreement formats and templates were further explored.

6.9.2 Cooperative Education

The Cooperative Education Unit is involved in various initiatives such as: Initiatives, under the CHEC Project include two pilot projects for Dual Education and World of Work talks. Additionally, efforts are being made to enhance Public Relations & Food Science and Technology degree.

The Centre is strategising to establish a multi-cultural institutional project environment at CPUT, South Africa acknowledging our signiﬁcance in Africa and globally. This involves launching a project to foster multiculturalism, incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Systems, adopting projects such as Wellington or D6 Museum and promoting cultural diversity through initiatives like Heritage Day celebrations.

Key dates for the Language Committee, Students Affairs, Transformation Diversity Department, and Curriculum Diversity Calendar are being coordinated.

6.10 Marketing and Communication Department (MCD)

Careers Expo Saldanha Bay

Hosted/ Organised by the ArcelorMittal Saldanha Science Centre for the youth in the Saldanha Bay region, the event was held over three days. It attracted approximately 250 learners from various schools, thereby enhancing social cohesion, access to information and inclusivity.

Year Beyond Career Fair

As part of the Yeboneers Project, a career fair was held in Worcester, in the Cape Winelands. The event saw the participation of approximately 300 young people, thereby fostering social cohesion, inclusivity, and access to information.

Maendeleo National Youth Se rvice Outreach Programme

CPUT participated in an outreach programme at Kayamandi Community Hall, organised by Maendeleo National Youth Service, for youth from Kayamandi and Atlantis, who were involved in the project. Approximately 70 youth attended, thereby building relationships with various partners and advancing social cohesion.

Silver Sands High School Expo

Four high schools in the Kuilsriver area received invitations to the expo. Approximately 300 learners and youth attended the event, which was organised by the City of Cape Town with the aim of providing learners and unemployed youth with opportunities to further studies.

Kimberly-Clark Career Day, Epping

CPUT participated in a Career Day, organised for Kimberly-Clark employees who were exploring study options. The Engineering Faculty participated in the exhibition, with notable interest from most employees in Engineering studies. As Kimberly-Clark employees work in shifts, they are keen on pursuing part-time online studies. Additionally, CPUT postgraduates ﬁnd opportunities for employment with OPTIMUM Learning Technologies.

Mamre Career Expo

The IMBEWU Political Academy, in collaboration with the Executive Deputy Mayor, City of Cape Town, organised an outreach programme. Approximately 100 learners from local high schools and the community attended the event, facilitating increased access to information, and forging links with multiple stakeholders.

Twinsaver Career Day

CPUT participated in the Twinsaver Career Day, aimed at employees who were considering further studies. The Graduate Centre for Management collaborated with Student Recruitment for this exhibition, fostering inclusivity and social cohesion.

Gala Dinner to Acknowledge CPUT’s Top Feeder Schools

The event served as a gesture of acknowledgement and appreciation towards CPUT’s top 20 feeder schools and community builders for their signiﬁcant contributions to our prospective students. Principals, Grade 12 Life Orientation teachers from the top feeder

schools and select community leaders were invited to a Gala Dinner event. This initiative aligns with our strategic objectives to foster stronger relationships with our feeder schools and communities. Moreover, it provided an opportunity for CPUT Management Committee to directly engage with external stakeholders, and for principals to gain insights into CPUT’s strategic direction outlined in Vision 2030, which will ultimately beneﬁt the learner.

Out of the 20 certiﬁcates that were handed over as a token of appreciation, ﬁve were issued to community leaders. The overall Top Feeder Award was presented to Thandokhulu Secondary School, based in Mowbray. The event was a tremendous success, evidenced by the numerous emails and calls received from stakeholders expressing their gratitude for this initiative.

SASOHN National Conference

Student Recruitment, in collaboration with the Department of Nursing Science, participated in an exhibition during the Nursing conference. The event attracted approximately 180 delegates, enhancing access to information and forging links with multiple stakeholders.

Publications: Vice-Chancellor’s Office Report 2022

Publications managed the design and printing of the VC’s Office Report 2022, highlighting the activities of all units reporting directly to the VC’s Office. This report will be shared with various external stakeholders and partners to enhance access to information about the VC’s Office’s contributions to CPUT’s Strategic Plan.

FOCUS AREA 7: SMART STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Smart student development and engagement and ensuring safe and inclusive environment within human rights and dignity perspectives. This includes ensuring equity, equality, culture, social cohesion, diversity and inclusivity (e.g., avoiding racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, multilingualism, culture, gender, sexual orientation, GBV) to enhance access, success and a socially responsive student-centred environment.

7.1 Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

Student engagements and learning expe riences: The District Six Museum

The faculty collaborated with the District 6 Museum and the D6 Campus Library to display the District Six Museum Suitcase Exhibition in the District Six Library from 13 February to 17 March 2023. An invitation was sent to all students and staff via Newsﬂash to view the exhibition.

The suitcases, serving as memory boxes, are part of a mobile storytelling campaign, where former District Six residents share their stories of displacement through objects and photo albums placed in suitcases.

The faculty integrated the District Six Suitcase Exhibition into the orientation for D6 students, facilitated by Mandie Richards. The D6 Museum provided QR codes to ex-residents’ stories and Siddique Motala’s, “District Six and CPUT: A Carto Story” were provided by the D6 museum. The carto story featured at the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEzydbcVWV4

Five departments, Business and Information Administration, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Cape Town Hotel School, Marketing and Human Resources Management, participated in a two-hour face-toface session with the D6 Museum as part of orientation. The District Six Museum Educator and ex-residents guided D6 students on tours of the District Six area, beginning on campus. Meanwhile, Cape Town Hotel School students engaged in discussion on Food and Memory at the CTHS.

Students participated in interactive inter-generational conversations, learning about the history of District Six and the social injustices experienced in South Africa. These enlightening tours included visits to the D6 Museum and historical sites within District Six.

Additionally, the CTHS restaurant catered for the Formula E car race event, serving approximately 1, 800 guests. Third-year Food and Beverage Management students had the opportunity to serve at this event.

Undergraduate Graduations in April 2023

At the graduation ceremony, 2 580 undergraduate students received their degrees, with 24 graduating Cum Laude and 23 graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Carlo Bam graduated Summa Cum Laude with an 88 % average in the Diploma: Human Resource Management programme. Abenathi Ntelezi achieved the highest score at the university, graduating with of 92.5% average in the Advanced Diploma: Tourism Management.

Post Graduate Qualifications awarded:

Masters: - 68 students

Doctoral: 5 students

Diversity Inclusivity Champions have been appointed by Student Affairs.

Raeesah Stellenboom: Diploma: Business and Information Administration. Raeesah Stellenboom was further awarded the award for 2023 by the Disability Unit for the most Outstanding Champion.

Ongiswe Jeke: Advanced Diploma: Human Resource Management

Mxolisi Bilikazi: Diploma: Paralegal Studies

Promise Malesa: Diploma: Tourism Management

Raeesah Stellenboom graduated with a Diploma in Business and Information Administration and was also honoured by the Disability Unit with the 2023 award for the Most Outstanding Champion.

Other notable graduates include Ongiswe Jeke, who earned an Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management, Mxolisi Bilikazi with a Diploma in Paralegal Studies, and Promise Malesa with a Diploma in Tourism Management.

Engagements to Foster Inclusivity

Departments engaged in discussion on sexual identity with Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM) through both face to face and online sessions. As part of the first-year experience in the faculty, GBV has been integrated as a mandatory module. All 17 programmes in the faculty involved first year students in conversations with various organisations. such as Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM), Ilitha Labantu, Rape Crisis and the HIV Aids Unit. These discussions were incorporated and into curriculum during term 3 and 4, conducted through in-person and online sessions.

The Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) conversation on Universal Design for Learning: The Student Voice, was held online and facilitated by Dr Sandra Williams, Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator.

Delicia de Vos of the Disability Unity (DU) provided an overview of the DU’s role and services. Raeesah Stellenboom and Promise Malesa, the Faculty’s Diversity and Inclusion Champions, shared their experiences in this role, while Karla Roussouw, a 2nd year Marketing student, shared her personal experience. The students emphasised the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and advocated for improvements in infrastructure, resources, and policies.

The faculty recognised the food security challenges experienced by students due to their socioeconomic situations.

Collaboration with the D of Student Affairs allowed for the referral of students requesting food hampers. Furthermore, many lecturers in various departments supported students through food drives and provided food, sanitary towels, and toiletries.

Annual leadership celebrations for students were organised by the Business and Information and Human Resource Management departments in term 4. These events celebrated the achievements of student leadership, including class representatives, tutors, mentors, retention ofﬁcers, teacher assistants, Diversity and Inclusivity champions and volunteers. Student leaders play a crucial role in contributing to the success of the academic programme.

7.2 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

ECP mentor program

The ECP mentor program supports students with diverse language needs by communicating and helping them in their ﬁrst language and mother tongue. Mentors provide weekly feedback during staff meetings, and interventions are implemented as necessary to assist students using languages required at the university, including visual language, languages and computer-aided methods.

Fashion department

The Fashion staff comprises a diverse group proﬁcient in most of the languages commonly used. They leverage their internal skills to help those struggling in communication. To expose students to the diversity within the class, projects often incorporate reﬂections and explore heritage, ancestry, cultures, customs, and traditions. This approach helps students develop respect and appreciation for one another.

The appointment of Teaching Assistants’ and tutors assist in bridging the learning gaps. Workshops and guidance for skill development in sewing and patternmaking are ongoing. Additional support is provided to students who may have shortcomings in Fashion drawing.

Jewellery department:

Product and Industrial Design:

The assessments within the programme are diversiﬁed to accommodate students with varying skill levels. Additionally, Jam weeks are organised to enhance software proﬁciency and practical skills in the workshop.

In Visual Communication Design, mentors, and tutors in the ﬁrst year provide support to secondlanguage English speakers in their native language. They support all students with transitioning from school to the tertiary education environment and address any learning challenges that may arise. Staff feedback is regularly provided.

Advanced Diploma research and practical projects focused on facilitating student transition into the workplace and enhancing work readiness, with a particular focus on social equity and building conﬁdence among previously disadvantaged design students.

Mother Tongue Day Celebrations Hosted by Iziko Museum

Journalism students participated in Mother Tongue Day celebrations hosted by Iziko Museum, CPUT, and the Indigenous Languages Action Forum, among others.

Tutorial and mentoring support is provided to students across all subjects. Teaching assistants and retention ofﬁcers have been engaged to support and attend to risk students experience respectively.

Engagements to Foster Inclusivity

GBV has been integrated as a mandatory module. All 17 programmes in the faculty involved ﬁrst year students in conversations with various organisations. such as Inclusive and Afﬁrming Ministries (IAM), Ilitha Labantu, Rape Crisis and the HIV Aids Unit. These discussions were incorporated and into curriculum during term 3 and 4, conducted through in-person and online sessions.

The Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) conversation on Universal Design for Learning: The Student Voice, was held online and facilitated by Dr Sandra Williams, Teaching and Learning Coordinator.

The faculty recognised the food security challenges experienced by students due to their socioeconomic situations. Collaboration with the Department of Student Affairs allowed for the referral of students requesting food hampers. Furthermore, many lecturers in various departments supported students through food drives and provided food, sanitary towels, and toiletries.

Architecture

• Internally offered training via CIET or other

• IFYE integration in course content

• Student surveys

• Student exposure to the business environment

• Student exposure to online learning

• SRC activities on campus or online

• Any activities around themes of inclusivity or advocacy or social justice

• International student activities and support.

Urban and regional planning department

CPUT alumni are currently working with third-year students engaged in simulated work-integrated learning.

Multimodal teaching involves simultaneous utilisation of Blackboard and face-to-face lectures and crit sessions. Students are offered the ﬂexibility to attend critique sessions online, considering their individual backgrounds.

WhatsApp is utilised for distributing links to access lectures and critique sessions. Recent observations indicate that students tend to be more responsive to WhatsApp announcements compared to those made on Blackboard.

Interactive classes encourage students to actively engage in group discussions aligned with course themes and to deliver presentations during lectures.

7.3 Faculty of Applied Sciences

Engagement through orientation sessions

During orientation, departments extend invitations to former students from the workplace to deliver presentations to current students, providing insights into industry expectations.

University Units are also invited to present their respective offerings to students during orientation and in preparation for WIL preparedness.

Through the First Year Experience committee, the faculty has identiﬁed and addressed several instances where students’ safety and well-being were compromised, whether in residences or for those requiring counselling.

Through the Siyaphumelela Project, the faculty is gaining insights into the Student Success Journey, allowing for reﬁned learning and teaching environments.

Some departments and the Faculty EXCO received presentations from Student Counselling regarding support for students with mental health issues and other concerns such as GBV.

Conservation and Marine Sciences: Field trips/camps were conducted for the ﬁrst time since 2020, including successful overnight camps for Marine Science ﬁrst-year, second-and third-year students.

The ﬁrst-year’s camps are- extremely important for orientation into the sector whilst those for second and third years are linked to subject assignments and projects.

An annual Mathematical Sciences Assembly was held and highlighted on the CPUT website, featuring academic achievement awards for top-performing students in 2022, alumni guest speakers, and industry professionals.

Class representatives were appointed and actively engaged with staff on WhatsApp, tutors, TAs and ROs. Students deemed ‘At risk’ were identified early and contacted by Retention Officers with repeating students identified as particularly vulnerable and already reached out to. Class representatives were invited to staff meetings at least once per semester.

Departments offer Work-Based Learning semester programmes featuring short ‘courses’ covering topics such as CV writing, motivation letters, time management, delivered F2F or online, with involvement from student counselling and industry partners.

The DEOS, under the guidance of the Dean and WIL Coordinator, has been supporting a student who reported alleged sexual harassment during her Work Integrated Learning placement.

Gender Equality through the STEM Programme

Five black female advanced diploma students in Mathematics & Physics were accepted into the MTN Women in STEM programme.

First-year Consumer Science students participated in the Faculty of Applied Science Heritage Day on 21 September 2023 at the Bellville campus.

A Biotech WIL student demonstrated a West/Central African soup called Achu/Sauce Jaune –traditional medicinal properties used during ﬂu season and is being researched at the ARC.

Food science: A French speaking, student who was struggling with English was referred to the Faculty Language committee co-ordinator for assistance.

Other activities include:

• “Drop-out” survey was devised for the faculty to determine the reasons why students discontinue their studies or become inactive.

• A meeting was held with an SRC member to discuss concerns regarding the Mathematical Sciences test timetable. These concerns were effectively resolved, fostering a positive interaction.

• A Mathematical Sciences Programme Guide was developed for both internal and external use. This guide equips staff and students with comprehensive to information about our Mathematical Sciences qualiﬁcations, inclusive of an appendix detailing departmental assessment regulations.

Multilingualism Summary for 2023:

The Communication and Language goals for 2023 were to seek linguistic inclusivity through initiatives that promote and develop indigenous languages while providing English language support. The following initiatives were implemented in this regard:

• Multilingual tutorials were offered to students in the Department of Food Science and Technology

• Afrikaans and isiXhosa conversational courses were offered to students in the Department of Agriculture and the Consumer Science: Food and Nutrition Programme

• Twelve staff members attended an isiXhosa conversational course.

• Nine teams of students from six academic departments participated in the faculty multilingual reading quiz.

• Students in the Department of Agriculture participated in a project where they watched subtitled and dubbed videos relevant to their discipline in isiXhosa, Sepedi, English, and Afrikaans

• The Departments of Food Science and Technology, Chemistry and Biotechnology, Consumer Science, Food and Nutrition, provided an English remedial course to students identiﬁed as requiring additional English language support.

• The appointment criterion for the two Faculty Language Teaching Assistants for 2023 was strategically designed to advance the multilingual vision of the faculty. One is an Afrikaans speaker, while the other speaks several indigenous South African languages.

7.4 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Clothing and Textile Technology

The department held a ceremony to award certiﬁcates to ﬁrst and second-year students who excel in various subjects in 2022.

7.5 Faculty of Education

Engagements to Communicate a ZERO TOLERANCE Approach to Gender-Based Violence

The Faculty of Education continuously ensures that students and staff are made aware of the ZERO TOLERANCE towards any acts of GBV within or outside the respective campuses.

The Faculty of Education has distributed GBV Posters, highlighting the plight of GBV and contact details for counselling and support services, on both campuses.

7.6 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

Pride Month awareness through a poster design.

Ms Llizane McDonald from Emergency Medical Sciences designed an inclusive poster to create awareness about Pride Month (June 2023). The text on the poster was translated into Afrikaans and isiXhosa and is displayed across all departments in the faculty. In addition, the department visibly commemorates Pride Month (June) in DEMS. Entered in partnerships with NGOs (e.g., Triangle Project / Gender DynamiX) to have a presence at DEMS and offer services to students.

Eye Screening for students

On Mandela Day, the Ophthalmic Sciences conducted eye screening tests for 90 students and will be following up on students who need spectacles. On 12 October, World Sight Day, students from the department partnered with the Society for the Blind to be sight guides.

7.7 Division of

Student Affairs

7.7.1 Regular, meaningful engagements with students

DSA had regular and meaningful engagements with students.

• The Disability Unit had assessments, consultations, check in sessions with and comprehensive exam support to students with disabilities.

• Campus health engaged with students daily who required their services. Regular awareness and health screenings were undertaken across campuses as well.

• Student life and residences regularly engaged with students that make use of their living and learning spaces.

• The Department of Student Counselling also engaged daily with students that requires mental health support and they also offered a host of awareness programs on various platforms, chief amongst these is the ﬁrst and ﬁnal year programs.

• The Student Governance and Leadership department regularly engaged with the Student Representative Council and offered leadership development programs.

• The Sport, Arts and Culture department engaged with athletes in various sporting codes as well as arts and culture initiatives including the CPUT choir, drama, poetry and debate societies.

7.8 Marketing and Communication Department (MCD)

7.8.1 Student Recruitment Through Exhibitions

The Student Recruitment Unit participated at career exhibitions at the following disadvantaged schools, thereby enhancing accessibility, success, social cohesion, and inclusivity.

• Klein Nederburg High: Grade 9 evening; Wesbank Secondary: Grade 9 Expo; Darul Islam Islamic High School: Grade 9 Expo; South Peninsula High School: Grade 11 Presentation

Student Recruitment extended warm wishes to feeder schools through a digital letter, thereby forging and maintaining positive relationships with our stakeholders.

MCD presented CPUT courses at the following disadvantaged and rural schools, thereby ensuring access and success:

• Aggeneys (the following schools attended: Aggeneys High School; Aggeneys Academy; Boesmanland High School); Anglican Church of Southern Africa (Khayelitsha) ; Atlantis Secondary School; Bella Vista Secondary School; Bergrivier High School; Bishop Lavis Grade 9 expo; Bloekombos High School; Cedar High School; Ceres Secondary School; Charlie Hofmeyer High School; Curro Digi-Ed Delft; Hindle Road High School; Hopeﬁeld High School; Iingcingazethu Secondary School; Jan Kriel High School; Kleinvlei Secondary School; Luckhoff Secondary School; Maitland High School; Nababeep High School; Namakwaland High School; O’Kiep High School; Robinvale Secondary School; Rusthof Secondary School; SA van Wyk Secondary School; Saxon Sea Secondary School; Somerset West College; Steinkopf High School; Tulbagh High School; Upington High School (the following schools attended: SC Kearns Secondary School; Paballelo Secondary; Duineveld High School; Keimoes Secondary School); Van Rhynsdorp High School; Wellington Secondary School; Weltevrede High School; Wolseley Secondary School

7.9 Library Services

The Student Counselling Department supported students before the examination period at the District Six campus. Positive comments were received from students and staff that participated in this event. The library worked with student counselling in Bellville to support students with stress and emotional challenges.

The following activities were undertaken.

• Human Rights Day Exhibition in Wellington

• Youth Day 16 June: Bellville, District Six, Wellington, and Mowbray

• Mandela Day awareness July: District Six and Wellington campus

• Women’s Day month exhibitions August in Libraries

• Heritage month- cultural events September

• isiXhosa reading competition on the Mowbray campus. Promoting reading of other African languages than English or Afrikaans.

7.10 Community Engagement and Work

Integrated Learning (CE & WIL)

7.10.1 Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

All faculties have programmes which integrate SL into their academic programmes. SL programmes are a natural home for the realisation of graduate attributes as reﬂected in the institutional Vision 2030. This pedagogical approach which is credit bearing, gives students platforms where their academic discipline and theory can be implemented to change the lives of individuals and groups in society.

Student Leadership Academy Review Workshops with Students

The Student Leadership Academy, overseen and coordinated by the SLCE Units staff in 2022, offered students from various departments workshop sessions aimed at enhancing leadership skills for community engagement during the university’s three-week recess period. This academy serves as a platform for students and staff to engage in critical and respectful discourse within an intercultural and interdisciplinary setting.

Student Leadership Academy Review workshops with students. A workshop was organised with staff to brainstorm a framework for evaluating the Student Leadership Academy.

A workshop focusing on the development of a guideline document for the UCDG Student Leadership Academy, was conducted in response to a review report on the student leadership academy. The workshop provided for a platform for staff to conceptualise a framework to guide students and provide them with the relevant information and tools for the Student Leadership Academy.

Students carried out projects in diverse settings across the Western Cape, engaging with schools, NGOs, government agencies, and other partners. Their work spanned various government and community sectors, encompassing diverse cultural contexts, to address pressing societal challenges.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND STUDENT PROJECT THEMES

A. No poverty: 12 Shades of green:

*18 July: Tree planting @ CPUT – 67 trees

*16 September: Belvue Primary: Food garden and activities

B. Zero hunger: Green Legacy

*18 July: Greenpop tree planting

*8 September: Excelsior High School garden and activities

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND STUDENT PROJECT THEMES

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C. Quality education: Young transformers

*24 July: Planning meeting with SLCE

*4 August: National Science Week VC’s STEM event

*26 August: 2nd Chance Matric learners

*22 August: SAB annual wellness day career education

D. Good Health and Wellbeing: Superheroes

*February: Health and Wellness awareness, Paternoster and Vredenburg

*1 September: First Aid community workshop with security enterprise (SLCE)

*23 – 27 November (EMS ﬁrst aid and demonstrations)

E. Gender equality: Nuwe Lewe

*25 August: Interactive Women’s appreciation Day: Oude Molen

F. Affordable and clean energy: Question marks

*4 August: NSW VC’s STEM event Exhibition stall

*22 August: SAB annual wellness day career education

G. Decent work and economic growth: Phandapreneurs

*12 September: Business Bootcamp, CT Hotel School and exhibitions

H. Responsible consumption and production: Ecocycle club

*4 August: NSW exhibition stall

*12 Sept. Business Bootcamp– CT Hotel School, Granger Bay

I. Sustainable cities and communities: Building communities.

*Balvenie school library Project

Service-Learning (SL) projects

SL programmes are a natural home for the realisation of graduate attributes as reﬂected in the institutional Vision 2030. This pedagogical approach gives students platforms where their academic discipline and theory can be implemented to change the lives of individuals and groups in society.

The SLCE Student Leadership Academy (see Focus Area 2):

The primary focus of the SLCE is leadership and cultivating students’ abilities to become effective leaders, particularly emphasising community engagement and their role in fostering societal wellbeing, in line with the third pillar of Vision 2030.Student feedback on the SLCE has been positive. The academy is a platform where students, staff and their partners engage critically and respectfully in an intercultural interdisciplinary environment on issues such as gender equality, human rights, values and ethics, partnerships, community engagement practices, theories, project management, intercultural and diversity awareness, etc.

VC’s Nelson Mandela Day: Tree planting

Graduate Recruitment Statistics:

Number of adverts posted: 99.

CV requests forwarded to organizations: 29.

CV submissions processed (including re-submissions): 9.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo and Executive Management

Following the Student Leadership Academy Camp, several project teams were formed. On Mandela Day one group participated in the VC’s “67 tree planting” event, planting 67 trees on the Bellville Campus. The second group volunteered at the Greenpop Eco-Hub dedicating 67 minutes of their time to assist in tree planting efforts.

The inaugural SAGEA Virtual Grad Expo successfully connected employers with talented graduates in a virtual space, adapting to the changing landscape of recruitment. 125 students from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) joined.

SAGEA Virtual Grad Expos

CPUT students/graduates were invited to participate in the SAGEA Virtual Grad Expos held on 27 July and 17 August. No feedback has yet been received on the participation ﬁgures of CPUT students/graduates.

CPUT Career Fair 2024

Set up a meeting with Marketing & Communication Department (MCD) to discuss the logistics and expenses associated with organising an in-person versus a virtual Open Day. Additionally, explore possibilities for hosting a Career Fair in 2024

SETA PROJECTS

BANKSETAR3 630 000 Informatics and Design, Information Technology 110R55001 July 202330 April 2024 1

15R35001 July 202330 April 2024

ETDPR100 000Education, Teaching Practice 50R200015 July 202315 August 2023

SSASCE-CSIR TLIU Initiative

Engineering & Built Environment

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering: 10 students, stipend R3000, 1 September 2023 to 30 April 2024

CATHSSETA allocations meeting

BANKSETA induction

TLIU allocations 2023

DHET guidelines for reporting

Challenges experienced: In the ﬁrst and second weeks of August, students and graduates who were placed on campus were forced to work from home due to a taxi strike. Major routes leading to the Bellville and Cape Town campuses were all affected. The university is well equipped to handle such situations. Lessons and strategies devised during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 have been implemented to ensure seamless operations and communication.

7.11 Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development

RPL Applications Processed in 2023

A total of 176 applications have been received:

• Out of the 89 applications received, 23 have been granted access/approved by the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

• 38 from the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment with two in advanced standing.

• 12 from the Faculty of Applied Sciences

• 23 from the Faculty of Informatics and Design

• 31 from the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

• 14 for Postgraduate Studies.

• CPUT 101 & FYE workshops are effectively conducted. There is considerable interest in FYE workshops, and feedback from both educators and students has been positive.

• Mentor reports indicate that students are experiencing signiﬁcant challenges, including food insecurity leading to periods of hunger. There are plans to reach out to Gift of the Givers to request food parcels to support these students.

• The Academic Literacy Sector (Writing Centre) and STEM support services are performing admirably in providing workshops, one-to-one consultations, and Academic Literacy Interventions across the faculties.

Academic Literacy Workshops

Education Faculty STEM Tutorials

workshops

Calculating molar mass of different elements

Chemical equations

Magnetism and Magnetic ﬁeld

Tutor and TA Development

• On 18 September 2023, the sector met to conceptualise and develop tutor development concept document.

• On 6 and 7 September 2023, face-to-face tutor training workshop were conducted at the D6 campus.

7.12 Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change (CDISC)

Student Representative Council Induction

From 10 – 14 January 2023, the CDSIC participated in the SRC Induction wherein two presentations were made. One presentation focused on Transformation in Higher Education highlighting several aspects including digital transformation, curriculum reform, social transformation, changes in leadership, governance, and management, as well as sifts in research and knowledge production, transformation of the higher education funding system and transformation of the institutional environment.

HeforShe Programme

The second presentation was on the HeforShe Programme. The primary goal of this project is to train young men to communicate and develop advocacy tactics to eradicate GBV and achieve gender equality in a society where gender mainstreaming is deeply ingrained.

EmpowHerSA-CPUT Induction Training

On 6 May 2023, the Induction Programme was hosted virtually in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change, Vice Chancellors Ofﬁce, SRC and The Environment, Research, Climate Change and Sustainability Research Focus Area, and the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

The EmpowHerSA-CPUT programme aims to empower female participants with the hard and soft skills needed for career development and success. A network of young women will be established, offering mentoring opportunities. EmpowHerSA-CPUT mentees will need to engage in a series of training workshops including an induction, and then share their knowledge through interventions they organise with the broader CPUT community.

Diversity & Inclusivity Champions

On 2 - 3 March 2023 and 20 April 2023 respectively, the Division of Student Affairs Disability Unit provided training for Diversity & Inclusivity Champions. The Diversity & Inclusivity Champion Program is a peer support program based on the notion that students ﬁnd it easier to conﬁde in and seek help from their peers, this approach relies on fostering student-to-student relationship.

Residence Peer Helper programme

On 22 April 2023, the Student Counselling Department invited the CDISC to speak at the Residence Peer Helper Leadership Workshop. The presentation covered the services provided and the Transformative Leadership, along with the following topics.

Leadership Topics for Residence Peer Helpers Programme (RPHP):

• Leadership and self-awareness = Self-awareness in Leadership. Explore personal attributes such as to enhance leadership understanding. This may include assessments such as emotional intelligence evaluations.

• Leadership – Conﬂict Management and Problem Solving = Equip leaders with Conﬂict management skills and problem-solving techniques, emphasizing the importance of proactive resolution methods.

• Ethical leadership = Foster an understanding of ethical leadership principles and their impact on behaviour and decision-making.

Transformative Leadership Training: Student Leadership Incubation Workshop

On 29 July 2023, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) in partnership with the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity & Social Change (CDISC) and the Convocation hosted a joint workshop to conceptualise a holistic and transformative student leadership incubation programme. Among other objectives, the university is tasked with fostering the development of students into global citizens capable of making signiﬁcant economic and social contributions to propel the country forward.

The purpose of the Student Leadership Incubation workshop included the following:

• To launch and consult on the key deliverables in preparing for the next generation student leaders.

• Develop students as future leaders and provide them with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to their sphere of leadership interest encompassing academic, cultural, political, psychological, spiritual, economic, and entrepreneurship.

• Recruit, develop, and nurture senior and aspiring student leaders who display exceptional commitment and passion in various leadership skills.

• Strengthen the role of student leadership and deepen the principle of participatory democracy while teaching servant leadership values.

• Serve as a platform to mentor the upcoming leaders on campus and prepare them for the world beyond university.

Build Up to the CPUT Men’s Conference (Position Statement Banners)

The GBV Campus Campaign facilitated the distribution of newly designed GBV Position Statement Banner across all campuses.

• Executive Management led this initiative, with representatives from other units such as the Disability Unit also in attendance. The ﬁrst Banner was put up at the Bellville Campus on 25 October 2023.

• The campaign will also involve GBV Champions and VC HeForShe Ambassadors.

• MCD played a role in localising the initiative and providing video and photo coverage.

• Banners have been displayed at the Bellville, Cape Town Campus, Mowbray, and the Wellington Campuses.

EmpowHerSA-CPUT Conference

On the 2 and 3 September 2023, the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change (CDISC) in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), hosted the EmpowHerSA-CPUT conference, under the theme: “Creating supportive networks for young women to succeed.” EmpowHer is CPUT’s Young Women’s network aimed at transforming young women’s lives through mentoring, coaching, and training to reach higher levels of personal growth and development.

CPUT Men’s Conference

On 01 September 2023, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA), hosted the Men’s Conference in collaboration with Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity under the theme ‘Shaping our lived experiences to redeﬁne our role as men in society’

The conference sought to promote men’s development through mentorship; equipping CPUT men with different tools through health, mental health, education & business and how to handle societal norms, and to acknowledge men who have been making a difference in CPUT and the broader society. A medium-term objective is the proposition of a CPUT Men’s Charter – Men’s Forum.

Transformation Webinar

On 16 October 2023, the Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity & Social Change partnered with the Disability Unit and the CPUT Queer Unicorns to host a Transformation Webinar with the theme “Towards Oneness/Smartness: A focus on Diversity, Inclusivity and Transformation”.

The main purpose of this webinar was to discuss issues and challenges faced by staff and students from diverse backgrounds and contexts. One of the primary objectives of this webinar is to develop insights that can guide the transformation of existing systems, facilities, resources, and procedures to foster greater inclusivity and to eradicate any instances of stigmatization, exclusion, and discrimination within CPUT and the broader landscape of Higher Education Institutions.

The Objectives of the Webinar were as follows:

• To raise awareness and foster sensitivity regarding diversity issues.

• To identify, address and start the process of dismantling systematic exclusion.

• To facilitate honest and open conversations about experiences and challenges related to diversity and inclusivity that impact both staff and students.

• To actively participate in reshaping institutional culture and redeﬁning the status quo.

CPUT Executive Management and the Student Representative Council (SRC) at the forefront of the Men’s Conference

8.ACRONYMS / ABBREVIATIONS

ABS Access and Beneﬁt Sharing

ADIT Architecture and Interior Design

ADTVET Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Teaching

AGC Assessment and Graduation Centre

AGM Annual General Meeting

Agri SETA Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority

AI Artiﬁcial Intelligence

AIS Association of International Students

AMHBI Applied Microbial and Health Biotechnology Institute

ARC Application and Registration Centre

ASD Academic Staff Development

AY20222 Academic Year 2022

BAAP Black Academics Advancement Programme

BCSBTR Centre for Sport Business and Technology Research

BIA Business and Information Administration

BRICS Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

CATHSETA Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority

CBHE Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education

CDISC Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change

CE Community Engagement

CHE Council on Higher Education

CHIETA The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

CIET Centre for Innovative Educational Technology

CoP Community of Practice

CPUT Cape Peninsula University of Technology

CS Community Service

CSSC Common Spec Smart Classroom

CTHS Cape Town Hotel School

CTS Computer and Telecommunication Services

DCAS Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport

DEECE Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

DFST Department of Food Science & Technology

DHET Department of Higher Education

DISE Distribution Illumination System, Electrical

DOH Department of Health

DSA Division of Student Affairs

DSI Department of Science and Innovation

DU Disability Unit

DVC Deputy Vice-Chancellor

ECP Extended Curriculum Programme

ECSA Engineering Council of South Africa

EERU Engineering Education Research Unit

ELP English Language Proﬁciency

EM Executive management

ERT Emergency Remote Teaching

ESG Environmental, Social and Governance

EWS Early Warning System

FAT Financial Accounting and Taxation

FBMS Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

FEBE Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

FET Further Education and Training

FFRU Functional Food Research Unit

FID Faculty of Informatics and Design

FISA Final Integrated Summative Assessment

FT Full-time

FYE First Year Experience

FYEP Final Year Experience programme

GBV Gender-based violence

GCI Green Campus Initiative

GCM Graduate Centre for Management

GET General Education and Training

GEWE Gender Equality and Women Empowerment

HAN Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen

HEI Higher Education Institution

HELTASA The Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa

HEQSF Higher Education Qualiﬁcations Sub-Framework

HERE-SA Higher Education Reform Experts South Africa

HIV/AIDS Human immunodeﬁciency virus/acquired immunodeﬁciency syndrome).

HOD Head of Department

HRM Human Resource Management

IAMCR The International Association for Media and Communication

IATUL International Association of University Libraries

IAU Innovation for African Universities

ICE International Conference on Events

IDFM Infrastructure Development and Facilities Management

IEC Independent Election Committee

IGBVC Institutional Gender-based Violence Committee

IT Information Technology

ITC Information Technology and Communication

ITF Institutional Transformation Forum

IWD International Women’s Day

L1 First Language

L2 Second Language

LGBTIQA+ Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Intersexual, Queer, Asexual plus

LIASA Library and Information Association of South Africa

LIS Library Information Systems

LMS Learner management System

Mancom Management Committee

MCD Marketing and Communication Department

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

NDP National Development Plan

NESP Nurturing Emerging Scholars Programme

NGO Non-Governmental Association

NKC National Khoi-San Council

NQF National Qualiﬁcations Framework

NRF National Research Fund

NSC National Senior Certiﬁcate

NSFAS National Student Financial Aid Scheme

OER Open Educational Resources

PAG Public Administration and Governance

PANSLAB Pan South African Language Board

PLMCC Product Lifecycle Management Competency Centre

POE Portfolio of Evidence

PR Public Relations

PSETA Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority

PT Part-time

RAU Romanian American University

RIM Research and Information Management

RITAL Research and Innovation in Teaching and Learning

RO Retention Ofﬁcer

ABS Access and Beneﬁt Sharing

ADIT Architecture and Interior Design

ADTVET Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Teaching

AGC Assessment and Graduation Centre

AGM Annual General Meeting

Agri SETA Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority

AI Artiﬁcial Intelligence

AIS Association of International Students

AMHBI Applied Microbial and Health Biotechnology Institute

ARC Application and Registration Centre

ASD Academic Staff Development

AY20222 Academic Year 2022

BAAP Black Academics Advancement Programme

BCSBTR Centre for Sport Business and Technology Research

BIA Business and Information Administration

BRICS Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

CATHSETA Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority

CBHE Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education

CDISC Centre for Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Change

CE Community Engagement

CHE Council on Higher Education

CHIETA The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

CIET Centre for Innovative Educational Technology

CoP Community of Practice

CPUT Cape Peninsula University of Technology

CS Community Service

CSSC Common Spec Smart Classroom

CTHS Cape Town Hotel School

CTS Computer and Telecommunication Services

DCAS Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport

DEECE Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

DFST Department of Food Science & Technology

DHET Department of Higher Education

DISE Distribution Illumination System, Electrical

DOH Department of Health

DSA Division of Student Affairs

DSI Department of Science and Innovation

DU Disability Unit

DVC Deputy Vice-Chancellor

ECP Extended Curriculum Programme

ECSA Engineering Council of South Africa

EERU Engineering Education Research Unit

ELP English Language Proﬁciency

EM Executive management

ERT Emergency Remote Teaching

ESG Environmental, Social and Governance

EWS Early Warning System

FAT Financial Accounting and Taxation

FBMS Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

FEBE Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

FET Further Education and Training

FFRU Functional Food Research Unit

FID Faculty of Informatics and Design

COORDINATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH THE LIST OF INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION

FORUM (ITF)MEMBERS

1.Mr L KakazaFaculty of Engineering & The Built Environment Lecturer

2.Ms M RichardsFaculty of Business & Management Sciences Senior Lecturer

3.Mr C BrownFaculty of Education Senior Lecturer

4.Ms Sindiswa PapaFaculty of Informatics & Design Lecturer

5.Prof K ShaleFaculty of Applied Sciences Faculty Research Manager

6.Mr L ChristopherFaculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

HOD: Nursing

The Dean: FEBE, Professor Suresh Ramsuroop

The Dean: FBMS, Professor Paul Green

The Dean: Education, Professor Andile Mji

The Dean: FID, Professor Tembisa Ngqondi

The Dean: Applied Sciences, Prof Joseph Kioko

The Dean: Health and Wellness Sciences, Dr Nicole Brooks (Acting) UNITS/DEPARTMENTS

7.Ms K MaralaCentre for Diversity, Inclusivity & Social Change (Acting Director)

8.Dr A IsmailDivision of Student Affairs HOD: Disability Unit

9.Mr T MtonjeniFundani

HOD: FYE

10.Ms L ReddyHuman Capital EE Specialist

11.Ms P Coreejes-BrinkLibrary Services Senior Librarian

12.Mr T NgcingwanaFinance Director: Operations

13.Mr S MotaungIDFM Property Services

14.Ms K Mbambanisi CTS

ED: Vice-Chancellor’s Ofﬁce, Professor Hay-Swemmer

Dean of Students, Ms Nonkosi Tyolwana

Director: Fundani, Dr Xena Cupido

Director: Human Capital, Ms Ncediwe Qomoyi

Director: Library Services

Executive Director: Finance

Director: Infrastructure and Facilities Manager

Senior Director: CTS

UNITS/DEPARTMENTS PROXYCOMPONENTACCOUNTABILITY

15.Mr A MajijaManager: Secretariat Registrar

16.VacantQuality Management

17.Ms M MaraisMCD Senior Publications Ofﬁcer

18.Mr M MasekoAdvancement Director

Director: Quality Management

Director: MCD

ED: Vice-Chancellor’s ofﬁce

19.Mr C Matasane ManagerDirector: Research

20.Ms M SibindlanaCentre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS)

21.Mr S KhangalaCentre for Professional and Personal Development (CPPD) Director

22.Ms J ScheepersManager: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Units

23.Associate Prof E IvalaCentre for Innovative Educational Technology (CIET)

24.Ms D Richter Institutional Planning Institutional Researcher

Director: CPGS

Director: CPPD

Director for: CE & WIL

Director: CIET

Director: Institutional Planning GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES

25.Mr A MosesInstitutional Forum Chairperson: Institutional Forum

26.Mr T Zondi CSRC Secretary-General

27.Mr RA MpfunzeniCSRC: President

President: CSRC

28.Ms A NtsimangoLSRC: Wellington CampusChairperson: LSRC Wellington Campus

29.Ms A MdanjelwaLSRC: Mowbray CampusChairperson: LSRC Mowbray Campus

30.Ms Z NcapayiLSRC: District Six Campus Chairperson: LSRC D6 Campus

31.Mr B MfukukiLSRC: Bellville CampusChairperson: LSRC Bellville Campus

UNIONS

32.Ms Y Choma CPUEUChairperson: CPUEU

33.Ms I John NTEUChairperson: NTEU

34.Mr Z Mlumiso NPSWUChairperson: NPSWU

35.Mr R Ranyao NEHAWUChairperson: NEHAWU

The Council and Management of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) are guided by the Strategic Plan 2030 Vision, Mission, and Values:

Vision

CPUT is Africa’s leading Smart University of Technology, globally renowned for innovation, with graduates that shape a better world for humanity

Mission

CPUT transforms its students, through world class researchers who inspire knowledge production and innovation that are cutting edge

Values

CPUT agrees to oneness and smartness by:

• Embracing a culture of Ethics and Integrity;

• Seeking Kindness and showing compassion (human heartedness) for the well-being of all our students, staff, stakeholders and the CPUT community, as expressed in ubuntu as a way of living;

• Embracing Restoration as we deal with the legacy of our past and as we redress issues of equality, gender-based violence, and any form of discrimination;

• Being a testimony of Unity (ubunye), whilst embracing diversity (ukungafani) in all its forms by being honest, transparent, credible and respectful;

• Showing Passion and demonstrating enthusiasm, devotion, intensity, tenacity and total commitment to everything that we undertake as a university of technology; delivering uncompromising quality service, and always searching for better ways of doing things;

• Taking Accountability and accepting responsibility for all our actions and the actions that we commit to;

• Being Technologically Astute and understanding, as staff members or students of CPUT who aspire to become technologically astute, that we will embrace and take ownership of and experiment with the possibilities technology offers. These attributes facilitate the novel application of modern technology, enabling the enhancement of productivity and efﬁciency, whilst always focusing on innovation that is centred on a better world.

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2023 Annual Transformation Report

CONTENTS

1.FOREWORD BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR: PROF CHRIS NHLAPO

1.2 FOREWORD BY CHAIR OF THE INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION FORUM: PROF PAUL GREEN

2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 Key pillars of transformation

3. ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS LINKED TO INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION

Students Fundraise for Two Non-Governmental Organisations

EmpowHerSA-CPUT Induction Training

Transformation Through Multilingualism

Creating Safe Spaces for CPUT Men

Diversity & Inclusivity Champions

FOCUS AREA 1: A SMART CTS ENVIRONMENT AND CTS WORKFORCE .

1.Faculties of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Mitigating Challenges Through Digital Access for Students and Staff

1.3 Enhancing Continuous Improvement in Teaching, Learning, Research, and Operations.

1.4 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

Mitigating Challenges Through Digital Access for Students and Staff.

Fashion Department

Visual Communication Design:

Journalism Department

Public Relations Department

Architecture Department

Urban and Regional Planning Department:

1.5 Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS)

1.5.1 Mitigating Challenges Through Digital Access for Students and Staff

1.5.2 Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and Learning

1.5.3 Enhancing Continuous Improvement in Teaching, Learning, Research, and Operations.

1.6 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

1.6.1 Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and Learning.

Chemical Engineering Department

Digitalising the Laboratories

The Digitisation of the Departmental Filing System

Digitisation of the Departmental Classroom and Lecture Theatres

3D-Experience Project

Civil Engineering & Surveying Department

Clothing & Textile Technology

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

1.7 Faculty of Education

Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

e-Recruitment Project

CIET

Cyber Security Awareness Program

1.8 Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences

1.9 Division of Student Affairs

TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY FOR STUDENTS

HIV/AIDS Unit

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS HIV UNIT

Student friendly

HIV Testing & Health Screening

The Student Counselling Department

The Student Counselling Department

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATE TO LEAD

The Sports, Arts and Culture Department

The Student Life and Residence Department

1.10 Marketing and Communication Department

Communication

Virtual Open Day 2023

Undergraduate Prospectus 2024

1.11 Library Services

1.12 Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning (CE

& WIL)

1.12.1 Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Units

1.12.2 Cooperative Education Unit

1.13 Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development

Utilising Digital Platforms to Maximise Efficiency in Teaching and

1.14 Advancement Department

FOCUS AREA 2: SMART TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

2.1 Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS)

A Transformation Conversation with Students and Staff

2.2 Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID)

Public Relations (PR) Department

Architecture

Urban and Regional Planning

2.3 Faculty of Applied Sciences (AS)

2.4 Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Enhancing Smart Teaching and Learning Through a FacultyWide Implementation of the First-Year Experience Programme

2.5 Faculty of Education