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Kovsie alumni competes on sport’s biggest stage |
2021-07-21 |
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2020 UFS Annual Report |
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Book discussion: Helen Zille’s new book on South Africa’s woke culture |
2021-07-20 |
Prof Ivan Turok participates in Le Monde video report on city inequalities |
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Prof Ivan Turok participates in Le Monde video report on city inequalities |
2021-07-20 |
UFS Institute for Groundwater Studies earns national accreditation |
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UFS Institute for Groundwater Studies earns national accreditation |
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2021 Mandela Day Fitness Challenge |
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2021 Mandela Day Fitness Challenge |
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2021-07-19 |
Dr Molapo Qhobela appointed as UFS Vice-Rector: Institutional Change, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact |
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Dr Molapo Qhobela appointed as UFS Vice-Rector: Institutional Change, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact |
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The UFS Food gardening project: a sustainable solution to food insecurity |
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UFS partners in programme that promotes internationalisation and virtual exchanges |
2021-07-15 |
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2021-07-08 |
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2021-07-06 |
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2021-07-06 |
The Nkandla drama: From tea parties to threats to constitutionalism |
2021-07-06 |
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2021-07-05 |
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2021-07-05 |
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2021-07-01 |
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UFS Council appoints agency to assist with its residence integration policy
2008-06-06
The Council of the University of the Free State (UFS) has appointed the Cape Town based iGubu Leadership Agency to assist with its residence integration policy.
“The agency will assist management in understanding and identifying the current obstacles related to the implementation of the residence integration policy, draw up proposals to enhance and successfully implement this integration policy, and implement these proposals to ensure successful integration within the 21 residences on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein,” says Prof. Teuns Verschoor, Acting Rector of the UFS.
The agency was appointed after an intensive advertising, screening and interviewing process was conducted by the university’s management. A recommendation on the successful candidate was subsequently made to the Council and the iGubu Leadership Agency was informed of its appointment this past week,” says Prof. Verschoor.
“Some of the projects that we have been involved in include the development and management of student leadership at among others the universities of Stellenbosch and Cape Town as well as the Huguenot College, and leadership initiatives such as the Beeld Youth Summit and last year’s Brightest Young Minds conference,” says Mr Rudi Buys, Chief Executive Officer. He will be working with Mr Yeki Mosomothane, Strategy Manager of the agency and a diverse team of facilitators.
Their main focus will be on investigating the trust relationships between stakeholders, establishing healthy relationships between students and the development of the skills of student leaders to establish conversations on values and meaningful change in residences and the student community.
“In the first phase of the project we will be conducting research and talk to students and other role players regarding ways of building unity on campus. After that the kind of programmes that may be implemented to further integration in residences will be determined together with stakeholders and the most suitable ones will be implemented. We will emphasise ownership and participation of processes by students and other stakeholders to ensure sustainability,” says Mr Buys.
The contract is for two and a half years and the agency must regularly report to Council via management on its progress. “We see this appointment as an investment in the integration of our residences and look forward to the interventions iGubu Leadership Agency can bring to the table,” says Prof. Verschoor.
The agency specialises in mentoring individuals and teams and in facilitating the participation of communities in transformation and reconciliation initiatives in specifically an African context, and does so from a leadership development perspective. The agency has extensive experience in facilitating programmes for diversity and integration.
iGubu Leadership Agency’s appointment goes hand in hand with the appointment of other agencies who will support management and make recommendations on how to accelerate transformation and position the UFS as an engaged and responsive university.
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6 June 2008 |