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Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching, Learning and Technology

Dr Andrew Niikondo

Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching, Learning and Technology

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: TEACHING, LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY

Our revised Strategic Plan 2021-2025 provides for our commitment to the design and delivery of excellent teaching and learning to enhance NUST distinctiveness, reputation and student success. The embedded university-wide holistic academic and student support model is paramount to widen access and success and meet our commitments to the nation. This commitment is realistic by delivering a quality, responsive and flexible student experience with high levels of student satisfaction to contribute to a robust and agile Teaching Excellence Framework.

Main Functions
  • Oversees the NUST’s academic programmes by working with academic deans, faculty and staff to develop, implement, review and evaluate academic programmes.
  • Promotes a research culture within the Namibia University of Science and Technology through excellence in teaching, learning and applied research amongst faculty and students.
  • Sets academic standards and develops academic policies for the Institution.
  • Oversees academic discussions on matters of teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Promotes the philosophy of Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematic (STEM) at Namibia University of Science and Technology.
  • Oversees eLearning activities and use of technology in teaching, learning and assessment.


The Office of the DVC:TLT is responsible for activities in the office of the Registrar, the Centre for Lifelong Learning (COLL) and the Cooperative Education Unit (CEU), and also for all Committees of the Senate and School Board of Studies (BOS) for all four (4) faculties.

Teaching, Learning and Technology
Activities

Journal

Journal

A multi-disciplinary academic and peer-reviewed Research Journal called PROGRESS is published bi-annually by the Namibia University of Science and Technology under the office of the DVC:TLT.

 

 

 

Research

Research

In line with the office mandate, the following are planned annual activities:

  • Research Days at the school and institutional level
  • Writing Retreat
  • Research Report (a collation of Institutional research articles)
  • Research Week
  • Research and Teaching awards

Staff

 

NAME POSITION TELEPHONE NUMBER
Ms Ndapewa Nangombe Secretary +264 207 2281
Mr Treasure Pelepele Office Administrator  

 

Programme Development and Quality Assurance (PDQA)

The Programme Development is responsible for leading, coordinating and managing all programme development activities (both new and revised programmes) up to the point of registration of the resultant qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Programme Development and Quality Assurance (PDQA)

The Programme Development is responsible for leading, coordinating and managing all programme development activities (both new and revised programmes) up to the point of registration of the resultant qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

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Cooperative Education Unit (CEU)

The Cooperative Education Unit (CEU) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology serves to connect industry with academia. It coordinates Work Integrated Learning/Internship placement for students to apply theory in the practical world of work.

Cooperative Education Unit (CEU)

The Cooperative Education Unit (CEU) at the Namibia University of Science and Technology serves to connect industry with academia. It coordinates Work Integrated Learning/Internship placement for students to apply theory in the practical world of work.

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Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU)

The Teaching and Learning Unit’s vision is to enhance the teaching and learning competencies of faculty and students through the use of innovative methodologies and technologies that ensure  success for all.

Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU)

The Teaching and Learning Unit’s vision is to enhance the teaching and learning competencies of faculty and students through the use of innovative methodologies and technologies that ensure  success for all.

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