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Dr Malaza also informed staff that the University
had started the difficult task of implementing the
new organisational structure at the top level of the
University, and that the human resources consultancy,
HRTouch, was working with MUT to ensure that a
robust change management framework is followed.
In terms of strengthening support departments and
divisions to deliver on key services of the University,
Dr Malaza explained that MUT was repositioning the
Procurement Unit to improve its expertise and capacity.
He also highlighted the Information Technology and
Networks Department (ITN) and the Directorate for
Institutional Planning and Research (DIPR) as requiring
repositioning to enhance the University’s information
technology and business analytics capabilities.
Dr Malaza also called on staff to put MUT students
first and to create an environment that will enable
students to succeed in their studies at the University.
He appealed to staff to help new students starting off
their academic journey, to cope with the challenges
that come with being university students and to
embrace the opportunities that the institution offers.
“During 2020, we will begin initiatives aimed at
engaging our students in creative and inspiring
learning that enables them to build strong professional
identities, equipping them with future-focused
graduate capabilities and skills for global citizenship,”
said Dr Malaza. “The key initiatives are the design of
a programme on enriching the experience of first-year
students and the implementation of a framework that
embeds entrepreneurship into the curriculum.”
The Vice-Chancellor’s address was followed by the
launch of the MUT Strategy 2025.
“During 2020, we will begin
initiatives aimed at engaging
our students in creative
and inspiring learning that
enables them to build strong
professional identities,
equipping them with future-
focused graduate capabilities
and skills for global
citizenship.”
The 2020 SOTU was well attended by staff