CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC STAFF DEVELOPMENT (CASD) The mandate of the CASD is to support and contribute to the professional development of academics as teachers in the higher education sector. The work of the centre is guided by the National Framework for Enhancing Academics as University Teachers and the UJ Framework for the Professional Development of Academics Staff as Teachers. CASD staff provide contextual, relevant and scholarly based learning opportunities for new and established academic staff, heads of departments as well as tutors in order to ensure a seamless delivery of quality learning and teaching and enhance student success. The CASD provides induction programmes (Academic Preparation Programme and HOD Induction Programme), continuous semesterlong learning follow-up sessions for new staff and department heads on various topics, individual consultations on portfolio preparation, departmental and faculty workshops, an accredited tutor development programme at various levels, as well as a formal Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education PGDip (Higher Education). The aim of all staff development initiatives is to provide opportunities for academic staff to further develop as teachers in higher education. The diagram below provides an overview of the highlights for 2022. The aim of all staff development initiatives is to provide opportunities for academic staff to further develop as teachers in higher education. The diagram below provides an overview of the highlights for 2022. 2022 ANNUAL REPORT: DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 58
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