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About CE&ID



VISION

To be a leading centre of integrated community engagement and internationalisation programmes that are responsive to local, national and global imperatives


MISSION

To develop and sustain the local and global dimension of community engagement and internationalisation programmes through teaching & learning, research and community development initiatives


SECTIONS WITHIN THE DIRECTORATE

The Directorate comprises:

  • Experiential Learning Unit (Work-Integrated Learning and Service-Learning Programmes)
  • Strategic Partnerships Unit
  • Office for International Education.

The Centre also coordinates the community engagement for the University.


FOCUS AREA AND GOALS

FOCUS AREA 1: WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL)

GOAL 1: To enhance the prospects of the students’ practical learning, balanced with theoretical learning and the understanding of their areas of study.

FOCUS AREA 2: SERVICE LEARNING

GOAL 1: To facilitate the transformation of academic progress that will produce a new graduate cadreship responsive to issues of development through a service-learning ethos.

FOCUS AREA 3: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENTAL PRIORITIES

GOAL 1: To establish strategic partnerships with the communities, and relevant institutions locally, nationally and internationally

GOAL 2: To facilitate local, national and international development priorities that afford community members an active role in shaping their well-being and tomorrow’s world

GOAL 3: To contribute towards National Skills Development initiatives.

FOCUS AREA 4: INTERNATIONALISATION

GOAL 1: Participation of WSU Students and Academics in International Experiences

GOAL 2: Administration and the Recruitment of International Students

GOAL 3: Internationalising Curriculum

GOAL 4: International development and Research Collaboration.

Contact Us

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

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