College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2022 11 First-year student and gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz Ms Pranisha Rama secured first place in the 3MT Competition Despite ongoing initiatives to improve student performance, the end-of-year results were still below expectations. The overall UG module (credit) success rate (MSR) for 2022 was 83,9%. This success rate is significantly lower than the 2021 MSR of 88,2% (dropped by 4,3 percentage points). It is also lower than the rates attained in the years before the Covid-19 pandemic. The MSR averaged 86,4% over the last five years, impacted by the distinctly lower rate achieved in 2022. The deterioration in student performance is also evident in the decline of 3,2% in the MSR for first time entering UG students from 89,9% in 2021 to 86,7% in 2022. Several engagements and student surveys revealed that poor student attendance and inadequate engagement in learning activities resulted in lessthan-desirable student performance for the first semester of 2022. Typical difficulties relate to socio-economic factors, finance, a sense of isolation stemming from operating in an online environment in past years, not being well-prepared for the demands of university studies, lack of a campus life/ culture, transport issues, and security concerns. Several recommendations emerged in response to these findings, and discussions on implementing such recommendations are yet to occur. The student satisfaction survey in 2022 revealed a consistently high rate. There was a 92% satisfaction score for undergraduate and 87% for postgraduate students. Our students also received recognition for their excellence in diverse areas. Madelie Olivey was selected by Minister Ebrahim Patel of Trade and Industry to serve on the Financial Reporting Standards Council. First-year student and gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz won gold at the 2022 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Cairo, Egypt and Ms Pranisha Rama secured first place in the 3MT Competition. UJENIUS RECRUITMENT CBE’s participation in the UJenius Club, which provides incentives and enrichment opportunities for top-performing students, is increasing. CBE UJenius members increased by increased by 30,7% from 502 members in 2021 to 656 in 2022 The number of UJenius members in the CBE. Events and activities for UJenius students are expected to be arranged and hosted at school and department levels. Schools and departments will be requested to engage in more enrichment activities for UJenius members, which may be done in collaboration with PsyCaD.
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