LanguagesLanguages:  
Alt Text


Planning, Monitoring, And Evaluation Directorate


Overview

The Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) Directorate is a central Directorate tasked with facilitating the university's strategic management and operational oversight. It serves as the backbone of the institution's strategic planning processes, providing essential data, analysis, and insights that drive informed decision-making and support the university's long-term objectives.

Mission

To enhance institutional effectiveness by providing strategic intelligence, ensuring data integrity, and academic quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through robust planning, monitoring, and evaluation practices.

Key Functions

1. Academic Planning: The Directorate assists in academic programme planning and development, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and industry needs. This includes evaluating new academic proposals and adjustments to existing programmes to meet evolving educational standards and market demands.

2. Quality Management: The Directorate is also responsible for overseeing the university's quality assurance processes, ensuring that all academic and administrative functions meet or exceed established standards. This includes regular reviews of programme effectiveness and the continuous improvement of teaching, learning, and administrative processes.

3. Strategic Planning: The Directorate leads the development and maintenance of the WSU Strategic Plan, ensuring it reflects the university's vision and mission while setting clear, measurable targets for all operational and academic units.

4. Performance Monitoring: It conducts regular assessments of the university's performance against its strategic goals and operational benchmarks, facilitating transparency and accountability within all university activities.

5. Enrolment Planning: Responsible for shaping the university’s enrolment strategies, the Directorate ensures that student intake aligns with the university's academic offerings and strategic intentions, balancing demand with capacity and financial sustainability.

6. Data Governance and Management: The Directorate oversees the management of university data, ensuring accuracy, security, and accessibility. It supports the university's decision-making through the development of advanced data systems and customized reporting tools.

7. Institutional Research: Conducting research that underpins strategic and operational planning, the Directorate monitors trends in student performance, faculty achievements, and market dynamics, providing actionable insights that guide university policies and practices.

Contact Us

Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Contact Numbers:
Mthatha: 047 502 2100
Butterworth: 047 401 6000
East London: 043 702 9200
Potsdam: 043 708 5200
Chiselhurst: 043 709 4000

Follow us on Social Media

facebook X black insta black youtube black linkedin black linkedin black