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Walter Sisulu University moved a step closer to completing its Self-Evaluation Report as the Quality Management Directorate hosted a Mass Engagement Session at the Butterworth Campus. The session matters because it demonstrates how WSU prepares for the Council on Higher Education’s Themed Review on Learning and Teaching Modes.
Their Story
The Quality Management Directorate convened faculty and support departments to refine the institution’s draft Self-Evaluation Report. The session aimed to secure feedback from the focus groups responsible for shaping the final document.
The Council on Higher Education has observed that, since the COVID-19 pandemic, universities across the country have shifted towards more flexible, blended, and online teaching models. Programmes originally accredited for contact delivery began operating in hybrid formats as institutions adapted to new learning realities.
The Event/Occasion
The Butterworth engagement formed part of WSU’s preparation for the 2027 deadline. By then, universities that choose not to participate in the CHE Themed Review must revert to the delivery methods approved before 2020.
WSU opted to participate, which is why the themed review meetings continue across its campuses. The session at Butterworth focused on presenting the draft SER while gathering insights needed to finalise the submission.
Community Reactions
Staff welcomed the opportunity to contribute, noting that the process conveys the university’s commitment to aligning academic delivery with national quality standards. Many participants also appreciated that their input helps shape WSU’s long-term teaching and learning direction.
