RISKS The following risks were identified in 2022 6 Interruptions to the workflow caused by power outages, loadshedding, and water cuts. 7 The need for additional specialised capacity to manage these tasks is ongoing. 8 The impact of ERT and COVID-19 on all staff remains and requires holistic responses focusing on psychosocial and academic development. 9 Limited funds are available for the appointment of assistant lecturers (ALs) who are essential to increasing academic capacity and ensuring the sustainability of the academic project. 10 Office space continues to be problematic, with Division staff separated from each other, making collaboration challenging. 1 The impact on the University of delays caused by capacity constraints in the regulatory bodies (for example, DHET). 2 Although greatly minimised in 2021 and 2022, errors and omissions on the PQM (administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) need to be corrected. Much of this risk results from the DHET’s use of a manual system. 3 Ambiguities relating to CHE’s concession for the continued use of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) need continued management. 4 Department of Home Affairs processes which impact on appointments and continuing employment of academic and support staff. 5 Ongoing, rapid changes in higher education technologies and tools require equally swift capacitation of academic staff. 2022 ANNUAL REPORT: DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 10
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