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On the issue of ‘can we un-learn that which we have created   different languages, different expressions, different visuals
         ourselves’? Because of the difficulties related to the long-haul   is it not possible? And if you cannot push at a university as a
         nature and suicide (CS), realistically can many universities   whole in that direction can you create a spaces to transgress
         afford that?  Perhaps the answer is no? The university create   to actually puncture the dominant approach to pedagogy
         spaces for diverse conversations to emerge and make the   while staying within the frame of the university because you
         transgressive conversation a norm. For me that is refusing to   need it? I see the possibility for that.  Otherwise I think we’re
         walk away from a university as a possible exciting social proj-  going to continue to be a small player as a university in a
         ect that works to serve a cause larger than itself. We actually   bigger game in the chuganout of global rankings. Then we’ll
         have sanctuaries and spaces where we actually can test if   just stand still and stand in the corner because it’s far too big
         certain kinds of approaching the academic project, using   and I do not want to propose a university like that.  (S Muthwa)








            nelson mAndelA university trAnsformAtion rePort 2018-2020


            overview of goAls
            dAy 1, presentAtion 3  │ Director: Transformation, Dr Ruby-Ann Levendal




        After the break, Lesley  introduced the Director of Trans-  presenTaTion sTrucTure
        formation, Dr Ruby-Ann Levendal, who presented the report
        on Transformation.                                     An overview of the approach and methodology used to collate
                                                               the report, highlights and challenges associated with imple-
                                                               menting the 10 Transformation goals (2018 – 2020) associated
                                                               with academic excellence and enabling institutional culture
                                                               and sustainable resource stewardship.


                                                               Approach and Methodology (slide)

                                                                      I. Direct submissions received from the MANCO
                                                                          portfolios relating to their specific ITP objectives
                                                                      II. Secondary sources of info consulted:
                                                                             a. Quarterly Vice-Chancellor’s Reports to Council
                                                                             b. Quarter 3 Transformation MANCO portfolio
                                                                                  reports
                                                                             c. Council-approved DHET Integrated Annual
                                                                                  Reports
                                                                             d. Council-approved Employment Equity Reports
                                                                             e. 2021 Research Outputs Report
                                                                             f. 2019 Research Innovation Report
                                                                             g. 2019 Learning and Teaching Report
                                                                             h. Vision 2020 Decadal Review Narrative Report
                                                                             i. Vision 2030 Consolidated Stakeholder
                                                                                Engagement Inputs





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