Established 2005 Students 21,946 Phone +27 47 502 2111 Chancellor Sheila Sisulu | Administrator Dr Lourens van Staden Vice-Chancellor Prof R Midgely Total enrollment 24,120 (2007) | |
Motto A Developmental University Type Public Comprehensive University Similar University of Fort Hare, Nelson Mandela Metropolit, Cape Peninsula University, Mangosuthu University of Techno, Rhodes University Profiles | ||
Situation calm but tense at walter sisulu university following evictions
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a university of technology and science located in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, which came into existence on 1 July 2005 as a result of a merger between Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon and the University of Transkei. The university is named after Walter Sisulu, a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid.
Contents
- Situation calm but tense at walter sisulu university following evictions
- The walter sisulu university in mthatha in the eastern cape has been closed
- History
- Turnaround strategy
- Vision
- Administration and Organisation
- Academic programmes
- Notable alumni
- References
The walter sisulu university in mthatha in the eastern cape has been closed
History
The University of the Transkei was established in the homeland of that name in 1976, initially as a branch of the University of Fort Hare at the request of the homeland government. The Border Technikon and Eastern Cape Technikon were established in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Turnaround strategy
In October 2011, the university was placed under administration at the request of the council, management and WSU stakeholders.
An administrator, Professor Lourens van Staden, was appointed by the then Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr BE Nzimande for two years to lead the WSU Turnaround. The Council dissolved in October 2011 and the Vice-Chancellor’s term of office expired on 31 December 2011.
The turnaround strategy is addressing improvements in infrastructure and the review of the academic enterprise, IT infrastructure, financial sustainability, human resources and drive change management.
Vision
As one of six comprehensive universities in South Africa, WSU is a developmental university, focusing on urban renewal and rural development by responding to the socio-economic needs of community, commerce and industry through science, technology and innovation.
Administration and Organisation
The university is organised by faculty:
Academic programmes
The university's 175 academic programmes are fully accredited by the Council on Higher Education which monitors higher education quality across South Africa. In addition, many of the programmes are also accredited by their respective professional bodies. The programmes are offered in: