Higher Education Medium Term Development Framework II
Faculty growth and development
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| Faculty growth and development must be considered together with the development of the Institutional ecosystem conducive to academics, as well as research and development in the universities. 3. University Staff provide a crucial supporting role for delivery of critical procurement, HR, IT, Library, Administration, facilities management etc. services. An emphasis must be place on providing opportunities for their growth and development. 4. Teaching is the primary role of Institutions of higher learning, therefore, Faculty training in pedagogy, communication and ICT skills is required at all levels to enhance the effectiveness of teaching in higher education. 5. The Higher Education sector is a major force for innovation. Creativity at all levels must be encouraged. Medium Term Development Framework 2011 - 15 Page 19 of 80 6. In accordance with the worldwide paradigm shift from “Teaching” to “Learning”, programs of study will focus on ensuring maximal absorption of subject matter by the students. 7. Research is reconfirmed as a fundamental activity of institutions since knowledge creation and diffusion are increasingly important drivers of innovation, sustainable economic growth and social well-being. Research also drives curriculum development ensuring that learning material keeps pace with the latest developments in the discipline. 8. It is important to develop and support the entire tertiary education sector consisting of public and private universities, affiliated colleges, distance education institutions, madressahs, foreign education providers, and all other mechanisms of provision of higher education. 9. Universities have ab leadership role to play in society. They must nurture close relationships with their local community as well as with industry and organizations employing their graduates. They also produce the next generation of leaders and must be mindful of this responsibility. 10. University graduates, above all, must be good ethical human beings with sound values. Ethics must be taught at all levels of tertiary education 11. Institutions of higher learning are autonomous bodies that must become efficient organizations adhering to human resource management, procurement, financial management and operational management best practices adopted by the leading corporate bodies. 12. Governance of universities must reflect the principles of merit, efficiency, and transparency 13. Public institutions should diversify sources of funding to provide for balanced income from fees and user charges, government funding, research income and funds raised from the donor community. 14. Determined efforts are essential to increase equitable access to higher education for underrepresented groups. Medium Term Development Framework 2011 - 15 Page 20 of 80 15. Higher education should be accessible to all meritorious students regardless of ability to pay. 16. A national system for provision of loans to students should be available to support higher education of meritorious needy students. 17. An integral role of higher education institutions is that of Leadership in assisting with policy making and serving as “think tanks” to the public and private sector. 18. Institutional and program quality assurance processes in higher education institutions, standardized to conform to international best practices such as the Download 1.35 Mb. Share with your friends:
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