To supervise and co-ordinate the Institutional Timetabling function within the Namibia University of Science and Technology. The Timetabling Department endeavours to ensure the co-ordinated optimal use of the physical and learning facilities and to govern utilisation of teaching facilities of the Institution. This Department deals with spaces which have been designated by the Namibia University of Science and Technology Management as available for teaching, learning and other uses in the Institution and which are recorded on the Central Timetabling System database.
Key Functions:
a) Develop an institution-wide timetable and produce programme and level-specific timetables delivered at the beginning of the semester to students, staff and other relevant stakeholders;
b) Provide a framework to all schools on designing an integrated timetable that would act as a management information system for planning and control purposes;
c) Provide a framework for the coordinated timetabling of core and service courses between the originating and recipient departments;
d) Provide a framework for the design of an optimal test scheduling system;
e) Assign appropriate facilities to meet the requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology operations in an effective and efficient manner;
f) Inform the Namibia University of Science and Technology community of their responsibilities in providing necessary, accurate and timely information to enable assigned staff to carry out this task;
g) Provide a framework for regular monitoring and review of the Namibia University of Science and Technology teaching and learning facilities usage and needs; and,
h) Advise staff and students where and how all teaching and learning space allocation and timetabling issues should be dealt with and by whom.
Timetabling queries:
Fax: +264 61 2079308
Email: timetablers@nust.na
