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(University perspective) Reflections on leading a campaign in Africa: Key success factors. Prof H Russel Botman Rector & Vice-Chancellor, Stellenbosch University; Vice-President, Association of African Universities. This session. The story of Stellenbosch University’s HOPE Project
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(University perspective) Reflections on leading a campaign in Africa: Key success factors Prof H Russel BotmanRector & Vice-Chancellor, Stellenbosch University; Vice-President, Association of African Universities Advancement Academy
This session • The story of Stellenbosch University’s HOPE Project • 5 key lessons to share • Building higher education capacity together across Africa Advancement Academy
The role of higher education • Castells: • The University System: Engine of development in the new world economy (1991) • Gould: • Higher education has a social mission to empower individuals and to serve the public good (2004) Advancement Academy
Stellenbosch University (SU) • FAST FACTS • Established in 1918 • Four campuses • 28,000 students • 10 faculties • 900 staff members • Research intensive Advancement Academy
SU’s transformation Advancement Academy
SU’s transformation • 2000: ‘Strategic Framework for the Turn of the Century and Beyond’ Advancement Academy
SU’s transformation • 2000: ‘Strategic Framework for the Turn of the Century and Beyond’ • 2007: Pedagogy of hope Advancement Academy
SU’s advancement Campaign Advancement Academy
SU’s advancement Campaign www.thehopeproject.co.za Advancement Academy
HOPE Project capital campaign • STAGE 1 • April 2007: Silent phase • June 2010: Public launch • April 2012: Milestones Advancement Academy
HOPE Project capital campaign • SOURCES • Internal resources reallocated • Government funding • Donations, research contracts, sponsorships Advancement Academy
HOPE Project capital campaign • RESULTS • Societal impact • Postgraduate platform • Research output • International rankings Advancement Academy
HOPE Project capital campaign STAGE 2: New quantum challenge Advancement Academy
Lessons • 1. • Vision, • vision, • vision Advancement Academy
Lessons • 2. • Institutional support Advancement Academy
Lessons • 3. • Strategic utilisation of resources Advancement Academy
Lessons • 4. • Integrated planning Advancement Academy
Lessons • 5. • Leadership Advancement Academy
Journey of hope Advancement Academy
Thank you! Contact details Stellenbosch University (SU) www.sun.ac.za @StellenboschUni +27 21 808-9111 Rector & Vice-Chancellor russelbotman@sun.ac.za +27 21 808 4490 SU’s HOPE Project www.thehopeproject.co.za Advancement Academy