Statutory Structure of Unisa

Introduction

On 1 January 2004 the new Unisa was officially established through the merger of the former University of South Africa and Technikon Southern Africa (TSA), and the incorporation of Vista University Distance Education Campus (Vudec). Unisa is a comprehensive, open learning and higher distance education institution.

The University operates in terms of the HEA and its Institutional Statute and Rules.

Unisa is committed to responding to the diverse needs of society by:

• providing quality general academic and career-focused learning opportunities underpinned by the principles of lifelong learning and flexibility;
• undertaking research and knowledge development;
• participating in community development;
• being accessible to all students, specifically those on the African continent;
• responding to the needs of the global market.

Structure

The HEA determines that:

• Council governs the public higher education institution;
• Senate is accountable to Council for the academic and research functions;
• the Institutional Forum advises Council on certain matters.

To give effect to these provisions, the structure of Unisa is as follows:

Chancellor
Council
Senate
Institutional Forum
Convocation
Management Committee
Principal and Vice Chancellor

 

Approved - Management Committee -  17.01.06
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