Fort Hare University Faculties 2024

Fort Hare University Faculties 2024

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEAN’S MESSAGE

Welcome to the Faculty of Education at the University of Fort Hare.  We are a dynamic and vibrant Faculty, with a diverse staff and student population.  We are located in two campuses, both offering a number of initial Teacher Education, as well as continuing professional development programmes. In the Alice campus we have the School of Further and Continuing Education; and in the East London Campus the School of General and Continuing Education. We are also the home of the Nelson Mandela Institute for Education and Rural Development which was formally launched by the late President Nelson Mandela in 2007, placing his legacy work in rural education at his alma mater, the University of Fort Hare.  It is accountable to a respected Board of Trustees, reflecting civil society, the university sector and the Department of Basic Education.

Over the last 10 years the Faculty has experienced a quantum growth in enrolment and research productivity. This has earned it a place as one of the highly rated of the five faculties of the University of Fort Hare; as well as nationally. As part of our pursuit of excellence, we have embarked on an exciting and innovative project; the establishment of a transdisciplinary Early Childhood Development Centre of Excellence which will be situated at the East London Campus. In this connection, we have developed a ten year vision to establishing the Centre as an internationally recognised hub of knowledge, expertise and thought leadership in the field of early childhood development.  During the course of vision development we have interacted and established a number of national and international partners who have expressed a keen interest in working with us. These partnerships will enhance the Faculty’s relevance to addressing national development challenges as well its internationalisation profile.

We hope that in course of perusing our website you will find links that will enable you to connect with relevant information and key actors, leading to enriching your experiences as we work together in excellence.

Thank you for your interest in the Faculty of Education.

Prof G MoyoDean

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT & COMMERCE

Welcome to the University of Fort Hare’s faculty of Management and Commerce. We pride ourselves for being part of the institution that has produced and continues to produce leaders in government and in the private sector. The faculty of Management and Commerce comprises seven departments, including our flagship Bachelor of Accounting. This is the only faculty in the institution which has offerings in all three campuses of the institution. It provides quality and challenging education aimed at filling the public and private sector employment needs, not only the Eastern Cape but for the country and Africa as a whole. With a strong focus on entrepreneurship, our aim is to produce graduates who are able to participate in the global economy not only as employees but also as employers. We have a dedicated and experienced academic staff who have built strong relationships industrial and public partners to expose students to relevant teaching, research and community engagement opportunities.

Come and join us!! We are looking for bright and inquisitive minds for our faculty- people who will make a difference in the future. We produce leaders in the economy and in government.