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POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA STRATEGIC PLAN PSP – 4 28 NOVEMBER 2012 Neavera Olivier

POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA STRATEGIC PLAN PSP – 4 28 NOVEMBER 2012 Neavera Olivier. DISCUSSION POINTS Importance of the Plan Planning Model and Themes Planning Assumptions Timelines. Fourth Strategic Plan of the Polytechnic of Namibia PSP - 1 1999 – 2003 PSP – 2 2004 – 2008

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POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA STRATEGIC PLAN PSP – 4 28 NOVEMBER 2012 Neavera Olivier

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  1. POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA STRATEGIC PLAN PSP – 4 28 NOVEMBER 2012 Neavera Olivier

  2. DISCUSSION POINTS • Importance of the Plan • Planning Model and Themes • Planning Assumptions • Timelines

  3. Fourth Strategic Plan of the Polytechnic of Namibia • PSP - 1 1999 – 2003 • PSP – 2 2004 – 2008 • PSP – 3 2009 - 2013 • PSP – 4 2014 – 2018 PSP - 4

  4. 1. 5-year cycle : Strategic 2. 1-year cycles: i) Annual Assessment ii) Annual Action Plan iii) Annual Budget iv) Annual Report v) Mid-Term Review 3. Tactical Plans – Less than a year PLANNING CYCLE

  5. Creates a shared vision for the best possible future • Provides focus and direction • Facilitates growth and development • Enhances ownership • Encourages proactive thinking by all • Breaks down resistance to change • Enhances communication across the institution WHY PLAN

  6. Rector: Owner • Director: PIR - Facilitates Process • Deans: Schools / Plans • HOD’s: Departmental Plan • Directors • Managers • PPC – Overall Planning WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PLAN

  7. STRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL DRIVEN AT 3 LEVELS

  8. 1. Rector 2. Vice-Rectors 3. Registrar 4. Chief Librarian 5. Director: Institutional Advancement 6. Director: Facilities 7. Director: Planning & International Relations 8. Dean of Students POLYTECHNIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

  9. To oversee the overall strategic direction, physical planning and development of the Polytechnic; • To recommend the approval of the Development Master Plan(s) to the Executive Committee; • To develop and monitor the implementation of the institutional strategic, academic and research plans; • To table the recommendations of the Planning Committee to the Executive Committee for approval. POLYTECHNIC PLANNING COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE

  10. 1. What? • Established by the Rector to ensure the strategic issues identified by the campus community (are addressed during the PSP-4 period) 2. Where do issues come from? • Issues were identified in June 2012 Survey 3. Who are 20 members? • 1 Chairperson • 1 Deputy Chairperson • 2 Faculty members per school (14) • 4 Staff representing different administrative departments THEMATIC CROSS-FUNCTIONAL WORKGROUP

  11. STRATEGIC THEMES

  12. Schools / departments / units and centres will develop their plans at the same time: • Self study • Environmental analysis • Unit Plans • Deans / HODs / Directors / Managers to lead the exercise • All staff to be engaged • Weekly meetings: February and March 2013 School / Department / Unit Plans

  13. ? Comments on Model

  14. 1. Open & Honest 2. Transparent 3. Inclusive 4. Bottom-up process 5. Reflective, creative, analytical 6. Factual and substantial PRINCIPLES FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING

  15. Rational Planning 1. Focus on vision: premier university of technology/science and technology 2. Consolidation for improved performance, quality and operational excellence 3. Defined expansion: - Focus on: i) STEM areas ii) Postgraduate qualifications iii) Professional qualifications APPROACH TO THE PLAN

  16. The Polytechnic of Namibia: • Is a university of technology/science & technology • Is an internationalized university: • Qualifications offered to the region • Strong research partnerships • Active networking • International expansion focussed in niche areas PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS

  17. COMPARISON OF TYPES OF UNIVERSITIES

  18. Quality and academic excellence • Faculty recruitment / talent • Responsiveness to change • Maintaining close relations with Government, private sector and the community • Funding FUTURE CHALLENGES

  19. Digital technologies (and their impact on higher education) • Access to knowledge • Global mobility of students and faculty • Industry partnerships (will deepen) • Funding DRIVERS OF CHANGE

  20. A lean business model – focus on core business • Highly competitive programmes (offered in region) • Vibrant partnerships • Efficient student support structure • Ranked amongst the top 5 universities of technology in Southern Africa and top 400 in the world (THE ranking) Desired PSP – 4 OUTCOMES

  21. ? Comments on Assumptions and Timeline

  22. THANK YOU!

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