24 The Faculty Board, comprising all academic staff members, is the Faculty’s primary governance body. It is responsible for ensuring compliance with University and Faculty policies and procedures, promoting accountability, and endorsing key decisions related to academic programmes, quality assurance and institutional mandates. The Board plays a crucial role in upholding effective, participatory governance across the Faculty. The Faculty Teaching and Learning Committee (FTLC) is responsible for overseeing all matters related to teaching and learning within the Faculty. This includes the approval of new programmes and revisions, the review of academic rules and policies and the approval of external examiners. The FTLC ensures that teaching practices and academic standards align with institutional priorities and national requirements. It is supported by subcommittees that manage Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applications and address cases of plagiarism at the undergraduate level. The Faculty Readmissions and F7 Committee, which falls under the FTLC’s purview, considers student readmission applications and ensures fair, consistent academic decision-making. The Faculty Higher Degrees Committee (FHDC) is responsible for overseeing the quality, integrity and progress of postgraduate studies within the Faculty. Its key functions include the review and approval of research proposals, the appointment of supervisors and examiners and the monitoring of postgraduate throughput and completion rates. The FHDC also has oversight of research ethics for postgraduate projects, ensuring that all research is conducted responsibly and in accordance with ethical standards. Through its work, the committee supports academic excellence, promotes research integrity and ensures alignment with the Faculty’s strategic objectives. The Faculty Research Committee (FRC) is responsible for guiding and overseeing all matters related to research within the Faculty. This includes evaluating and recommending applications for research funding, monitoring research outputs and ensuring alignment with institutional goals. The FRC also plays a central role in implementing and reviewing the Faculty Research Strategy, promoting research productivity, supporting scholarly and creative work, and fostering a sustainable culture of academic inquiry. Student and academic data are efficiently managed by the Faculty’s Academic Administration team, led by the Head of Faculty Administration, Ms Neeradevi Chinnah. Several operational committees support the smooth functioning of the Faculty, including the Library Committee, which ensures the relevance and accessibility of academic resources; the Health and Safety Committee, which monitors compliance with safety regulations and promotes a secure working environment; and the Marketing Committee, which guides the Faculty’s communication strategies and public profile. These committees meet quarterly, with additional meetings convened as needed. Their deliberations and decisions are submitted to the Faculty Board for discussion and approval, ensuring transparency and integrated governance. Resource Management FADA prioritises resource enhancement and preservation for optimal student learning and faculty research. Facilities like studios, workshops, and computer labs are carefully maintained to support academic programmes. The FADA FabLab introduces undergraduates to digital design thinking and aids postgraduates in refining digital design methods. Equipped with modern technology, the FabLab fosters a dynamic learning environment for innovation, high-impact research, and transdisciplinary collaboration among faculty. The valuable UJ Art Collection is meticulously managed, ensuring upkeep, regular documentation, research, and inventory assessments. Challenges such as inadequate storage facilities and ongoing leaks in the gallery roof pose risks, requiring urgent attention to prevent irreversible damage, especially to older pieces. Arts and Culture manages various UJ campus facilities, including the UJ Arts Centre, UJ Art Gallery, Experimental Theatre, and Bunting Theatre. The division’s priorities remain resolving the leaks at UJ Art Gallery and the UJ Art Centre that poses great risk to the art collection and sprung floors in the dance studios. The studios at the Bunting Building also require waterproofing. Additionally, the division has been saving up for a collaboration with Central Technical Services to explore the possibility of refurbishing the Bunting Theatre.
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