Vision, Mission and Core Values

VISION

The vision of CUT is to be a globally connected African university of technology that focuses on the needs of Southern Africa and supports graduates for citizenship with skills and competencies in appropriate technologies.

MISSION

In aspiring to fulfil its vision, CUT:

� Delivers high-quality appropriate Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) academic programmes supported by applied research.

� Engages with the community for mutually beneficial development.

� Promotes access with success in attracting high-quality students and supports them to become employable graduates.

� Attracts and retains expert staff and supports their development and wellbeing.

� Forges strategic partnerships.

SYSTEMIC CORE VALUES

A primary core value of any University is academic freedom, which is enshrined in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. This core value must be buttressed by institutional autonomy, but within an environment where public accountability is seen as a virtue. Principles and behaviours defined in the Charter must accord with these and the institutional core values below.

INSTITUTIONAL CORE VALUES

� Customer service

� Integrity

� Diversity

� Innovation

� Excellence