Page 42 - UNAM Annual Report 2017

University activities, such the Cultural Festival, During the year under review, UNAM Computer
and promotional materials.
The website content management duties were
transferred to the Department, to effect quicker
website updates. Marketing tools, such as
photo booths, were introduced at graduation
ceremonies to enable graduates to capture
their big moments against the backdrop
of UNAM branding, and alumni functions
complemented marketing with infographics in
print media. During the period under review,
building and landscape photography of the
satellite campuses was finalised.
The Department also facilitated the University’s
participation at the following career fairs and
expos: Kavango Trade Fair, Opuwo Expo,
Zambezi Career Fair, Keetmanshoop Show,
Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair and the Windhoek
Show, to promote brand visibility and assist with
online applications.
Human Capital
Human capital refers to the collective value of
the organisation’s intellectual capital, comprises
competencies, knowledge, and skills, and
involves measuring the aggregation of skills,
education, capacity and attributes of an entire
labour force, to influence productive capacity
and earning. It is, therefore, not surprising that
productivity capacity is mainly driven by policies
and innovation. During the 2017 academic
year, policies for leave, salary advances and
wellness were approved, to ensure staff equity
in the University system. In addition, a study to
determine staff productivity is underway and is
expected to be completed in 2018.
Information Technology
With over 2 000 staff members spread across 12
campuses, our areas of service range from IT-
related strategy, applications and infrastructure
to support services, such as audio-visual and
wireless internet for the university community.
UNAM Computer Centre ensures that leading-
edge technology is readily accessible to faculty,
staff and students to complement their teaching,
administrative, and learning experiences.
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Centre finally rolled out its own student
management systems, and improved internet
bandwidth across campuses by leverage on
faster fibre-based internet. The rollout of faster
internet accompanies an ever-increasing
demand for digital information to support
teaching and learning.
Resource Mobilisation
In respect of strategic interventions, a consultancy
was obtained (ExcelConsult) to develop a
resource mobilisation strategy and policy for
UNAM. This consultancy refined the role of the
UNAM Foundation, to fundraising only in its future
activities. The ExcelConsult recommendations were
approved by Council and the UNAM Foundation’s
Deed of Trust was amended to reflect its refined
role. The amended Deed of Trust awaits Council
approval before it is registered.
Strategic and Physical Planning
As far as strategic management activities are
concerned, the Unit successfully facilitated
the end-of-year 2016 (Semester 2) business
review and compiled the 2011-2015 strategy
implementation review report.
In terms of management information systems
and institutional research, the Unit provided NDP5
strategic reporting as required by the Ministry of
Higher Education, Training and Innovation and
NPC, as well as the 2018/19 - 2020/21 Medium
Term Expenditure Framework and HEMIS (Higher
Education Management Information System)
database data to the NCHE. The Unit also
produced statistical statutory reports to the NPC,
Ministry of Education, NCHE, UNESCO Uis and
Namibia Statistics Agency annual economic
survey. In addition, the Unit produced University
statistical reports on enrolment and graduation
trends.
In terms of physical planning and space
management, the Unit continuously updated the
space data and base mapping of the University’s
facilities, and, together with Academic Affairs,
prepared the student enrolment plan for the
2018 academic year. Furthermore, the Unit