The Role of the Programme Working Group The Programme Working Group (PWG) reviews all applications to offer new programmes at the University. These may be subsidised formal programmes or continuing education programmes (CEPs) such as non-subsidised formal programmes (only in special circumstances) or short learning programmes (SLPs). Amendments to existing programmes that amount to a more than 50% change and which must be submitted externally for approval are also reviewed by the PWG. The PWG works to assess the programme applications’ compliance with external regulatory requirements set by the DHET, CHE, and SAQA. The PWG also confirms that the University’s policies and regulations are adhered to before programmes serve at SENEX and/or Senate. The PWG is a standing consultation and advisory committee, reporting to SENEX. The Director of CAPQP chairs the committee, and membership includes representative from each Faculty, as well as CAA. The PWG makes recommendations to Faculty and SENEX on programmes and policy matters; assesses the quality of all applications for new programmes and external amendments to existing programmes; and evaluates new programmes for coherence and coordination across faculties. Although PWG does not approve amendments to existing qualifications, these are discussed and noted at PWG, and are checked by CAPQP prior to submission to SENEX. Reflecting on last year (2022) – the more frequent meetings worked better. The workload of the PWG has certainly increased a lot with so many SLP/CEPs being submitted for review and approval. The more streamlined processes have helped and we have eventually developed a working template for the SLP. I don’t think the Faculties really understand the importance not the volume of the work done in the PWG In 2022 we had two programmes approved, the generic MPhil with Specialization in Applied Statistics and the DPhil with Specialization in Applied Statistics. We had a few amendments to programmes that were also approved. The PWG committee has an excellent process. There are forms and guidelines for the process of submitting programmes for approval at PWG monthly meetings. The process is very easy to follow and detailed. The meetings are well managed and very thorough. 2022 ANNUAL REPORT: DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 74
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