WSU Home, Walter Sisulu University (WSU) was established on 1 July, 2005 in terms of the Higher Education Act No. 101 of 1997, as amended.
The new university was named in honour of an icon of the South African liberation struggle, the late Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu who was a close comrade of Nelson Mandela.
WSU’s vision
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) will be a leading African comprehensive university focusing on innovative educational, research and community partnership programmes that are responsive to local, regional, national development priorities, and cognisant of continental and international imperatives.
WSU’s mission
In pursuit of its vision as a developmental university, WSU will:
- Provide an educationally vibrant and enabling environment that is conducive to the advancement of quality academic, moral, cultural and technological learner-centred education for holistic intellectual empowerment, growth and effective use of information;
- Provide and maintain the highest possible standards in innovative learning and teaching, applied, basic and community-based research and community partnerships in cooperation with development agencies, the public and private sectors;
- Provide affordable, appropriate, career-focused and professional programmes that address rural development and urban renewal with primary emphasis on science, technology and development studies;
- Create a new generation of highly-skilled graduates capable of understanding and addressing complex societal challenges, with critical scholarly and entrepreneurial attributes grounded on morally sound work ethics and responsible leadership.
WSU’s core values
- Academic freedom
- Quality
- Access and success
- Transformation
- People development
- Caring university
- Resource consciousness.
WSU’s goals
- To review and design relevant undergraduate and strategic postgraduate academic programmes that will equip students with life and work skills, are responsive to the needs of the community and will promote entrepreneurship
- To promote learner-centred teaching, active enquiry and critical thinking
- To promote excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate studies
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- To create an enabling environment that empowers staff and students to conduct research
- To initiate and support developmental initiatives in the region through community partnerships
- To establish linkages with institutions of higher learning and other relevant institutions, locally, nationally and internationally
- To promote a culture of quality and integrity throughout the institution
- To attract and retain high quality academic and support services staff
- To promote holistic student development and welfare
- To improve WSU’s financial viability and sustainability
- To provide and maintain appropriate and adequate infrastructure
- To develop, adapt and apply appropriate technology
- To create and sustain efficient and effective management and governance of WSU.
University’s focus areas
WSU embraces the following characteristics:
- By its location and its character as a comprehensive university, WSU is strategically located to respond to local and national development needs.
- A diverse range of academic programmes
- student mobility through vertical and horizontal articulation
- work-related qualifications from certificates through to full degrees and post-graduate studies
- service to community, business and industry
- innovative, problem-solving research
- life-long learning opportunities
- flexibility by strengthening relationships with community, civic, government, business and industry partners for local and regional development.
WSU’s core business
The University’s core business is teaching, research and community engagement.
Its four campuses in Butterworth, Buffalo City, Mthatha and Queenstown over 175 qualifications with the following priority programme focus areas:
- Science, engineering and technology
- Communication, business and management
- Education
- Accounting and management sciences
- Health sciences
- Natural sciences
- Humanities, social sciences and law.
Geographic positioning
Spanning over 1,000 km in the province of the Eastern Cape, WSU is ideally positioned to deliver a wide range of educational and development opportunities.
WSU’s mandate
WSU will maintain the traditional role of a University as a centre of higher learning, where theoretical and other intellectual pursuits are combined to serve a larger and more specific role it has defined as that of a Developmental University, ascribing to itself the imperative of making a significant contribution to regional, national and continental development.More …
Corporate governance
As a public institution of higher education, WSU is governed by the Constitution, the Public Finance Management Act, the Higher Education Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other requisite acts.
Governance of the University is also guided by the governance principles contained in King III Report and the Walter Sisulu University Statute.
Directorates Apart from its vibrant academic core business, WSU has a number of directorates which drive various strategic directions:
- Directorate of Research
- Directorate of Postgraduate Studies
- Directorate of Community Engagement and Internationalisantion
- Directorate of Learning & Teaching Development.
WSU Convocation
Convocation exists in terms of the University Statute which outlines the critical role of Convocation as inter alia, being that of assisting the University in fundraising and image building.
The secretary to Convocation is the Registrar.
Partnerships
Walter Sisulu University has over 100 partnerships with other universities, institutes, organizations and departments in the public and private sectors, locally, nationally and internationally:
- Mendel University, Czech Republic
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA
- Howard University, Washington, USA
- Texas Southern University, USA
- Newcastle University, Australia
- IMC Krems University, Austria
- University of Bristol, UK
- Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- German Development Service (DED)
- Niagara College, Ontario, Canada
- Busitema University, Uganda
- Makerere University, Uganda
- Abidan University, Nigeria
WSU COUNCIL
The Council, which governs the university within the confines of the Higher Education Act 1997 (Act No 101 of 1997) and University Statute as per Government Gazette No 37235, was officially inducted on 1 May 2014.
The council members are led by the chairperson and Ambassador Sheila Sisulu:
1. Judge N Dambuza: Ministerial Appointee (Chairperson)
2. Mr S Khondlo: Ministerial Appointee (Deputy chairperson)
3. Mrs CC Mulder: Elected by the Council
4. Ms NY Tyamzashe: Elected by the Council
5. Dr L Mpahlwa: (External memember)
6. Mr TS Zakuza: Elected by the Council
7. Mr L Holbrook: Ministerial Appointee
8. Professor Bongani Mayosi: Ministerial Appointee
9. Mr LN Capa: Ministerial Appointee
10. Ms GT Serobe: Elected by the Council
11. Dr VF Mahlati: Elected by the Council
12. Professor R Midgley: Vice-Chancellor and Principal
13. Ms N Bam (External member)
14. Dr P Jaca: Senate Representative
15. Mr A Sepeng: Senate Representative
16. Mr S Tshangela: Non-Senate non-Academic Representative
17. Advocate Z Tiya (Convocation)
18. Advocate W Qaji (Convocation)
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Promoting, developing student life at WSU
The promotion and development of student life at the Walter Sisulu University is the mandate of Student Affairs under the leadership of the Executive Director: Student Affairs. We strive to educate students in a holistic way that promotes optimal growth and well-being.
We are responsive to any student and parent queries that are brought to our attention.
Offer support services, facilitate development
We offer a range of support services and facilitate development opportunities in:
• Student governance, development and culture
• Student housing and residences
• Student health
• Student wellness
• Sport.
We urge all students to use of our services while preparing for their future.
Best wishes for a positive student experience and growth at the Walter Sisulu University.
We look forward to adding value to your lives outside of the classroom.
Contact us
For more information, contact:
LIST OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGERS
Executive Director Student Supports Services: Mrs Zoleka Dotwana
Tel: 047 502 1918
Mobile: 071 857 5435
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Director Buffalo City Campus: Mrs Nontsikelelo Nohako-Mtiki
Tel: 043 708 5217
Mobile: 082 307 4554
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Director Butterworth Campus: Mr Berthwell Sonqishe
Tel: 047 401 6338
Mobile: 082 400 2240
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Director Mthatha Campus: Vacant
Tel: 047 502 2736
Mobile:
Email:
Deputy Director Queenstown Campus: Vacant
Tel: 040 842 6800
CONTACT US
| Campus Location | Postal Addresses | Telephone Numbers |
| Mthatha Campus | Walter Sisulu University Private Bag X1 UNITRA 5117 | Nelson Mandela Drive Tel: 047 502 2844 Fax: 047 502 2211 For admission queries, telephone 047 502 2443/8.Zamukulungisa Heights Tel: 047 537 0001 For admission queries, telephone 047 501 1404. |
| Campus Location | Postal Addresses | Telephone Numbers |
| Butterworth Campus | Walter Sisulu University Private Bag X3182 BUTTERWORTH 4960 | Butterworth Campus – Ibika N2 Tel: 047 401 6254 Fax: 047 401 6267 For admission queries, telephone 047 401 6000. |
| Campus Location | Postal Addresses | Telephone Numbers |
| Buffalo City Campus | Walter Sisulu University PO Box 1421 EAST LONDON 5200 | Potsdam Tel: 043 708 5200 Fax: 043 708 5331 For admission queries, telephone 043 708 5200. College Street Tel: 043 702 9200 For admission queries, telephone 043 708 5200. Cambridge Street Tel: 043 702 9200 Chiselhurst Tel: 043 709 4000 For admission queries, telephone 043 709 4000. ABSA Stadium Tel: 043 702 9200 Heritage Building Tel: 043 702 9200 |
| Campus Location | Postal Addresses | Telephone Numbers |
| Queenstown Campus | Walter Sisulu University PO Box 1421 EAST LONDON 5200 | Grey Street Site and Masibulele Site Tel: 040 842 6800 For admission queries, telephone 040 842 6806. |
CONTACT
Walter Sisulu University
Private Bag X1
Mthatha
Eastern Cape
5117
Telephone 047 502 1404/2442/2443
Fax +27(0)47 502 2185
Private Bag X1421
East London
Eastern Cape
5200
Telephone +27(0)43 708 5200
Fax +27(0)43 708 5458
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