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Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)

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Institutional Statute of Stellenbosch University, 2019

Preamble

 

WHEREAS STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

* is duly established in terms of the Higher Education Act, 1997;
* may make an institutional statute in terms of section 32(1)(a) of the Act to give effect to matters not expressly prescribed by the Act;

 

AND WHEREAS STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

* is driven by the values underlying the Constitution, in particular human dignity, equality and freedom;
* pursues academic integrity, academic freedom and freedom of scientific research, responsibility, accountability, ethical behaviour, fairness and transparency;
* promotes unity in diversity by encouraging tolerance of and respect for different perspectives and belief systems to ensure a suitable environment for teaching and learning, innovation, research and societal engagement;

 

AND WHEREAS STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY

* is committed to be an internationally recognised African university, distinguished for engaged scholarship, academic excellence, social responsiveness and an ethic of care among staff and students;
* aims to benefit society through excellence in innovative learning and teaching, and pioneering research;
* is committed to the development of a comprehensive range of academic, professional, vocational and general programmes addressing societal needs;
* is responsive to the well-being of its staff, students and the wider community through optimal engagement, capacity building and sound management practices;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY MAKES THIS INSTITUTIONAL STATUTE, AS FOLLOWS: