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(University perspective) Reflections on leading a campaign in Africa: Key success factors. Prof H Russel Botman Rector & Vice-Chancellor, Stellenbosch University; Vice-President, Association of African Universities. This session. The story of Stellenbosch University’s HOPE Project - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Advancement Academy 1
(University perspective) Reflections on leading a campaign
in Africa: Key success factors
Prof H Russel BotmanRector & Vice-Chancellor, Stellenbosch University; Vice-President, Association of African Universities
6 September 2012
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This session
• The story of Stellenbosch University’s HOPE Project
• 5 key lessons to share • Building higher education capacity together
across Africa
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The role of higher education
• Castells:– The University System: Engine of development
in the new world economy (1991)• Gould:– Higher education has a social mission to
empower individuals and to serve the public good (2004)
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Stellenbosch University (SU)
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FAST FACTS
• Established in 1918
• Four campuses• 28,000 students• 10 faculties• 900 staff
members• Research intensive
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SU’s transformation
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SU’s transformation
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• 2000: ‘Strategic Framework for the Turn of the Century and Beyond’
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SU’s transformation
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• 2000: ‘Strategic Framework for the Turn of the Century and Beyond’
• 2007: Pedagogy of hope
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SU’s advancement Campaign
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SU’s advancement Campaign
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www.thehopeproject.co.za
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HOPE Project capital campaign
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STAGE 1
• April 2007: Silent phase• June 2010: Public launch• April 2012: Milestones
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HOPE Project capital campaign
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SOURCES
• Internal resources reallocated
• Government funding• Donations, research
contracts, sponsorships
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HOPE Project capital campaign
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RESULTS
• Societal impact• Postgraduate platform• Research output• International rankings
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HOPE Project capital campaign
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STAGE 2: New quantum challenge
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Lessons
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1.Vision,vision,vision
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Lessons
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2.Institutional support
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Lessons
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3.Strategic utilisation of resources
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Lessons
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4.Integrated planning
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Lessons
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5.Leadership
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Journey of hope
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Thank you!
Contact details
6 September 2012
Stellenbosch University (SU)www.sun.ac.za@StellenboschUni+27 21 808-9111
Rector & [email protected]+27 21 808 4490
SU’s HOPE Projectwww.thehopeproject.co.za
