DSA Global Citizenship Developmental Program (2025) | UFS
DSA Global Citizenship Developmental Program
28 November – 05 December 2025. Building African partnerships that grow globally minded, socially conscious UFS student leaders.
Introduction
The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) launched a Global Citizenship Developmental Program in 2024 in partnership with the University of Zambia (UNZA). Guided by the UFS Vision 130 and an intentional African global agenda, the DSA expands its partnerships across the continent to grow student leadership capacity.
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Shared Institutional Values
While each partner institution (UFS, University of Botswana (UB), University of Namibia (UNAM)) articulates a unique value framework, several values overlap conceptually. Titles and definitions may differ; however, there is strong alignment across excellence, student-centered development, accountability, care, equity, and social justice. All three institutions emphasise awareness of social issues and the equitable treatment of all groups impacted by the institution.
| Value Theme |
UFS |
University of Botswana (UB) |
University of Namibia (UNAM) |
| Excellence / Academic Freedom |
Excellence |
Academic Freedom |
|
| Innovation & Impact / Productivity |
Innovation & Impact |
|
Productivity |
| Accountability / Public Accountability |
Accountability |
Public Accountability |
Accountability |
| Care / Students |
Care |
Students |
|
| Social Justice / Equity |
Social Justice |
|
Equity |
Aligned Graduate Attributes
This program is intentionally designed to develop and enhance the following graduate attributes:
Critical Thinking
Analyse complex international and socio‑cultural issues to form responsive strategies.
Oral Communication
Articulate reflections confidently in cross‑cultural settings; strengthen written communication.
Problem Solving
Generate innovative solutions; show adaptability in diverse learning environments.
Community Engagement
Respect differences; engage across diversity; translate learning into campus impact.
Students compare global insights with UFS contexts and act as agents of change on return.
Conclusion
The Global Citizenship Developmental Program strengthens UFS’s commitment to nurturing socially conscious, globally aware student leaders. By fostering collaboration with partner universities across Africa, students gain meaningful cross-cultural experiences, broaden perspectives, and return equipped to contribute effectively to the UFS community and beyond. This program demonstrates the transformative power of experiential learning in building future-ready graduates capable of thoughtful, innovative, and ethical leadership.