CPUT recently welcomed and orientated new Council members.
The CPUT Council functions as the highest decision making authority of the University and assumes the ultimate accountability for the performance and affairs of the University.
In her capacity as Acting Registrar Carin Booyse said a majority of Council members are external members as per the stipulation of the Higher Education Act read with the CPUT Statute. A similar provision is made in terms of the CPUT Statute regarding the composition of Council Committees.
Council members serve a term of four years. Council meets at least six times a year with four of these as scheduled meetings and two as strategic planning sessions. “At the request of the CPUT management, or of the Chairperson of the Council, or of any other Council members, an additional special meeting may be convened to deal with urgent business of the University,” said Booyse.
In welcoming the council members Vice-Chancellor Dr Chris Nhlapo delivered an overview of the institution’s history and plans, described the organisational structure and Vision 2020 and explained the direction in which the university is headed with regards to the #onesmartCPUT strategy.
“As you listen you will realise that you actually joined the right organisation. A university of technology is very different from a traditional university. Our value proposition is different and it is important you understand this,” said Nhlapo.
He pointed out that the #onesmartCPUT strategy is underpinned by the fourth industrial revolution and expressed his hope that the members would be part of shaping Vision 2030.
Written by Theresa Smith
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