Reason # 26 CURRENT Projects

 

As we reflected yesterday on projects of the past, I think it is equally important to celebrate some exciting projects in progress in 2025.



I am presently involved in the development cum presentation of a Dual CMI Degree/Diploma program in collaboration with several universities and training institutions. I have been rolling out this program with the CMI program since 2012. We are very fortunate to have negotiated Articulation agreements with various overseas Colleges and Universities. The core aim of this initiative is to restructure the traditional model of student engagement — shifting from a 99:1 campus-to-practice ratio to a much more practice-oriented 20:80 ratio, allowing students to spend significantly more time gaining real-world experience. All CMI students are employed and engaged in upskilling programs so that is a natural and easy fit.

In parallel, we are developing an innovative credit accumulation and points system called “EXIT-Levels”. This will allow students to build up academic credits year by year toward exit levels (Credits only/Certificate/Diploma/Degree etc.), making it easier for them to transition into other Dual Degree or Associated academic pathways.

We are also working on a “NEXIT” program, designed as a continuation of the Exit system, with a particular focus on incorporating established management qualifications as part of the next academic or career development (CPD) phase.

Another major area of focus is widening access to post-secondary education. We are actively assisting students who need to obtain or improve their matric results in order to gain access to university and other higher education programs.

As an Associate Professor, I have the privilege of supporting the Leaders Student Group of CEF SAIOR as Moderator in obtaining their Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation at the Master’s level, also through a Dual Articulation Program model. Their Focus is Social Programs and Leadership Development.

At the ULC/ISAE Seminary, we are guiding several visiting students toward Master’s degrees in Social Programs, with a strong emphasis on Social Development and Entrepreneurship, once again through the flexible and impactful Dual Program framework.

Presenting a series of Master Classes became a new Project for me this year. Master Classes include:






Finally, we are investing in the development of a new Cultural Studies program, anchored in the context of contemporary South Africa. This initiative includes aiding in curating and strengthening the archive of the former Afrikaans Cultural History department, ensuring that this vital cultural knowledge and heritage remain part of the academic conversation, albeit via external programs and institutions.


And YOU are invited, see you there
13 June 2025


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