The
increasing complex higher
education environment, the
impact of technology on
learning, a diverse student
population and policy
imperatives are forcing
universities more than ever to
invest in academic development
services. Gone are the days
where lecturers could only focus
on their disciplines. Knowledge
of technology, curricula,
learning facilitation, student
learning, quality assurance,
etc. demand from academic and
lecturers to be multi
skilled.
Dr Ben van
der Merwe is leading the Unit
for Academic Development.
Primary services rendered here
are the professional development
of academics for whom
development opportunities are
created regarding an array of
learning and teaching
priorities. The
Library and Information
Centre is attached to the
unit and plays a major role in
the development of information
literacy. The division
Curriculum Development is
at the heart of CUTs programme
planning where programmes are
developed and implemented in an
innovative way. True to the
nature of a university of
technology is the development of
learning methods and delivery
modes that utilize technology
infrastructures. The
Centre for E-Learning and
Education Technology
empowers lecturers to combine
e-learning and outcomes-based
education to ensure a holistic
approach in teaching and
learning at CUT. The
Centre for Teaching and
Learning takes care of the
professional development of all
academic staff. To achieve this
both informal workshops and
formal courses provided. The
learner centre at
Kimberley is also supported
through the Division of Dr
Kallie de Beer.
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