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University Forum

The University Forum advises the Council on issues affecting the University, including:

  1. The implementation of the Higher Education Act and the national policy on higher education.
  2. Race and gender equity policies.
  3. The selection of candidates for senior management positions.
  4. Codes of conduct, mediation and dispute resolution procedures.
  5. The fostering of an institutional culture, which promotes tolerance and respect for fundamental human rights and creates an appropriate environment for teaching, research and learning.

The University Forum consists of –

  • A Council member appointed by the Council;
  • The Vice-Chancellor and Principal;
  • The Vice-Principal;
  • A Deputy Vice-Chancellor appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal;
  • The Dean of Student Affairs;
  • Four members of the Senate nominated by the Senate;
  • A representative of the Deans;
  • Five Academic Employees;
  • Seven Non-Academic Employees;
  • Five students –
    • four of whom are nominated by the SRC; and
    • one of whom is nominated by the PGA;
  • Not more than four other Students who belong to a body or bodies of Students of the University that may be nominated by the University Forum to make the University Forum more representative and inclusive of the broader Student population;
  • Three members of the historically excluded or marginalised groups;
  • One donor nominated by the Wits Foundation;
  • One member of the Executive Committee of Convocation nominated by it;
  • Two representatives of organised labour associations;
  • Two representatives of Organised Employee Associations; and
  • One member whose role in the University is to address issues of transformation, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. 
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