Monitoring and reporting The Division conducted bi-annual check-in sessions with each nGAP lecturer in the first and second semesters of 2022. A total of 56 bi-annual one-on-one check-in sessions were held with nGAP lecturers in the first and second semesters with the aim of identifying any challenges that may be hampering progress and devising strategies to assist the scholars. Additionally, these sessions provide nGAP scholars with a safe space for discussion and an opportunity to speak freely about their challenges and progress in research, teaching, and mentoring. The discussions inform the strategic interventions put in place by the Division to ensure that the nGAPs are better supported. The Division published the nGAP booklet which showcases UJ’s nGAP scholars. The booklet will be reviewed in 2023 to include the Phase 8 scholars who commenced their duties at the beginning of the year. The 2022/23 nGAP financial audit and the narrative reports were submitted to the DHET at the end of May 2022. A total of 29 nGAP financial/ audit and narrative reports from UJ were reviewed by the DHET and were found to be satisfactory and meeting the reporting requirements. As a result, UJ received a clean audit. The DHET report also includes reports from the nGAP managers from each university. The UJ report highlighted some of the opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of the programme. These are shown in Table 3 below The nGAP initiative is a significant part of the University’s continued commitment to growing a new generation of academics. The office of the Senior Director in the Division facilitates engagements between the DHET and nGAP scholars. As the custodian, the Division ensures that the allocated funding is spent in accordance with the rules and regulations of the DHET. A total of 56 bi-annual one-on-one check-in sessions were held with nGAP lecturers in the first and second semesters A total of 29 nGAP financial/ audit and narrative reports from UJ were reviewed by the DHET and were found to be satisfactory 2022 ANNUAL REPORT: DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 32
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