Overview
The Induction Programme for Academics is an activity aimed at enhancing NWU academic staff as university teachers, as part of their academic professional development. The programme is compulsory for all new academics appointed to teach at NWU, those permanently appointed as well as part-time staff with a fixed-term contract (appointed for more than six months). Induction is also an activity funded from the University Capacity Development Grant (UCDG).
About the CTL Induction Programme
The CTL Induction programme is offered in a blended format. Modules are offered in a combination of in-person and online opportunities that are either offered in real time (synchronous) or self-paced (asynchronous). A flexible approach is followed to accommodate the diverse needs of newly appointed academics irrespective of date of appointment. This will enable the programme to address the constant inflow of new academics and provide them with flexibility to complete the requirements of the induction programme and improve the turn-around time for completion and certification. The programme consists of five modules including: the NWU’s Learning Management System; Blended Learning; Academic Integrity for Teaching and Learning; Teaching, Learning and Assessment at NWU; and Best Practices in Teaching and Learning. The CTL Induction Programme must be completed by all newly-appointed permanent and fixed-term academics within their probation period.
Important Dates
The new CTL Induction Programme launching on 1 February 2024 will allow for more flexibility and will be offered on a just-in-time basis to newly appointed academics. A blended approach will be followed with some themes offered fully online through webinars and online courses, and other opportunities offered in person.
Within this programme, you will come across the following themes:
- NWU's Learning Management System called eFundi;
- Blended Learning;
- Academic Integrity for teaching and learning;
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment at NWU; and
- Best Practices in teaching and learning.
The Teaching, Learning and Assessment at NWU module requires academics to attend one face-to-face workshop. These full day workshops will be held on the following dates:
- 8 February 2024
- 24 April 2024
- 11 July 2024
- 18 September 2024
*Please note: For catering purposes, registration for the face-to-face opportunities closes three days before.
Contact
Mahikeng Campus
Campus Coordinator:
Ms Refilwe Matsie (from 1 March 2024)
- Available via Skype for Business / MS Outlook / MS Teams
- Building A3, Block D, Office 185
Potchefstroom Campus
Campus Coordinator:
Ms Martie Mostert
- Available via Skype for Business / MS Outlook / MS Teams
- Building E8, Office 138
Vanderbijlpark Campus
Campus Coordinator:
Ms Robyn Bunt
- Available via Skype for Business / MS Outlook / MS Teams
- +27 (0)16 910 3318
- Building A14, Split Level 3, Office SL308
Induction eFundi
Dr Thamie Ndlovu
- Available via Skype for Business / MS Outlook / MS Teams
- +27 (0)18 389 2441
- Building A3, Block D, Room G8
Induction Technical
Mr Ettienne Jordaan
- Available via Skype for Business / MS Outlook / MS Teams
- +27 (0)18 299 4242
- Building E8, Office G32
Induction Administrator
Ms Memory Smit
- Available via Skype for Business / MS Outlook / MS Teams
- +27 (0)16 910 3312
- Building A14, Split Level 3, Office SL301 D