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TRANSFORMATION
A full report on transformation initiatives is contained in the Transformation Report in this Annual Report. UNIZULU has made great strides in achieving the goals and objectives as set out in the Institutional Transformation Plan (ITP) and in addressing recommendations made by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), and has put various mechanisms in place to deal with its transformation imperatives.
CONCLUSION
Council’s primary governance role and responsibility lies in providing the strategic direction of the Institution. Council is satisfied that the University’s risk management, assessments, responses and interventions are effective. The governance of IT has improved significantly, and the University is fully compliant with all laws, codes, rules and standards applicable to HEIs. Council has taken the stakeholder relationships of the University seriously – from workers to the convocation, students and the University community, donors, industry, DHET, Government, all accreditation bodies and CHET by ensuring an increased level of engagement between stakeholders, explaining decisions
and by engaging with shareholders regarding certain matters affecting the University. The University Council and all its committees are fully functional and transparent and will continue to govern with a zero-tolerance stance toward any form of fraud and corruption.The University is sustainable and financial controls are adequate and effective. Infrastructure development remains a vital strategic objective in the forthcoming years to ensure that the University creates an environment conducive to teaching and learning. Student services have improved, and student governance plays a critical role in the Institution. Transformation is an integral part of UNIZULU’s mandate and core business, and the University acknowledges and embraces the requirement placed upon all public HEIs to significantly contribute to the redress of social, gender and racial disparities of the past.
Ms N. Caluza Chairperson of Council
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