Faculty of Humanities

Start main page content

Student Support

Since student well-being and success are central aims of the University, it is important to have effective and structured systems in place to ensure its realisation.

The success of students is “not a random occurrence… it is the result of an intentional, structured course of action that is systematic and coordinated in nature, involving many people across campus” (Tinto, 2014).

The Faculty Teaching and Learning Unit Student Support division provides multiple forms of support to students: the routine support that students require in order to succeed; and the new forms of support that arise in response to changing teaching and learning contexts and disruptions.

Mission

To offer student support that is timely and relevant to students’ needs. In so doing we aim to:

  • Provide students with every means of achieving their academic goals
  • Help students develop a strong sense of purpose
  • Help students recognise the value of their humanities degree
Method

Using an integrated approach, our professional advisors advocate for student-focused initiatives aimed at attaining personal and educational goals.

Services

The academic advisors provide support and assistance to undergraduates from orientation to graduation.

We are available throughout the year and will help students by providing:

  • Academic advice
  • Curriculum planning
  • Course amendments advice
  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • Learning skills workshops
Contact Us
Faculty E-learning Support  - Contact us via email for queries about using ulwazi to learn.

 

Faculty Teaching and Learning Advisors - Receive personal guidance by contacting our advisors.
  • Dr Lindiwe Tshuma - Faculty of Humanities, Ground Floor, Southwest Engineering Building.
    Email: Lindiwe.Tshuma@wits.ac.za | Tel: 011 717 4090

  • Dr Annie Mafunganyika-Ndlovu - Faculty of Humanities, Ground Floor, Southwest Engineering Building
    Email: annie.mafunganyika@wits.ac.za | Tel: 011 717 3967

Resources

Humanities students should engage with the Faculty Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Learning for Students below.

Share