Promotional advancements within the AAMP highlights its effectiveness and influence at UJ. From 2017 to 2023, 268 participants have ascended to higher academic ranks, ranging from lecturer positions to full professorships. CHART 10: AAMP PROMOTIONS BETWEEN 2017 AND 2023 In addition to providing participants with funding towards teaching relief, conference attendance, and for completion of publications and pursuit of international collaborations, the Division offers participants various development opportunities. 2023 saw the introduction of eight writing workshops and retreats, reflecting two strategic shifts in the Division’s approach to training and development: • a stronger emphasis on group coaching to support doctoral completion; and • a concentrated effort on promotions, research outputs, NRF ratings, and PhD completions. The integration of group coaching into AAMP Level 1 in 2021 proved highly successful, leading to its extension to Levels 2 and 3 in the following year. Overall, 26 AAMP workshops including writing retreats were conducted on a variety of topics, including preparation for NRF rating, PhD completion, and the development of research and teaching & learning portfolios, demonstrating the program’s comprehensive support for academic excellence. 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Grand total 30 28 16 36 49 50 59 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2023 ANNUAL REPORT DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 36
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