2012 Annual Report

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) is constituted of seven faculties spanning across six campuses located in the Eastern and Western Cape, with a student body currently totalling 26 640 and an average permanent staff complement of 1 669. Our nature as a comprehensive university places NMMU at a
competitive advantage, both geographically and in relation to the knowledge domains reflected in the diverse range of educational opportunities being offered, ranging from general-formative, professional/vocational and career-oriented academic programmes. These programmes, together with our co-curricular activities, are geared towards unlocking their human potential and providing them with a learning experience, both within and beyond the classroom, which will help them navigate life and work and prepare them for the challenges of the knowledge society.
V2020 Strategic Plan – Integrated Transformation Plan

The core pillars of teaching and learning, research and engagement are underpinned by the institutional values of respect for diversity, excellence, integrity, ubuntu, responsibility and respect for the natural environment. Vision 2020 (V2020) Strategic Plan is the Integrated Transformation Plan (ITP) NMMU setting out a roadmap towards achieving the eight strategic priorities aligned with its mission and vision.
Council Performance Objectives: 2012
At its first meeting of 2012, the following performance objectives for Council were approved for the 2012 financial year:
 Strategic Plan: Vision 2020
o Oversight of management‟s achievement of the operational alignment to the strategic plan.
 Academic Excellence
o Ensuring Improvement of Average Student Throughput Rates and Research Output in line with National Benchmarks.
 Improving Quality of Student Life
o Ensuring the development of vibrant Culture of Living and Learning on campuses.
 Improving Quality of Staff Life
o Ensuring competitive conditions of service and conducive working conditions of academic and professional staff.
 Financial Viability
o Ensuring NMMU generates a balanced budget for 2012.
o Ensuring NMMU provides for reserve accumulation of between 5-10%.
 Operations and Infrastructure
o Ensuring efficient operational systems and provision of adequate infrastructure to support NMMU academic programmes
 Effective and Efficient Management of Council
o Ensuring efficient and effective management and execution of Council and Council committee business processes.