FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR 2017

20 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein

Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa

Tel: 051 507 3911

INNOVATION IN LEARNING & TEACHING (ILT)

Central University ofTechnology, Free State

FIRST YEAR

FORORIENTATION GUIDE

2017

This is an orientation guide for all first year students who w

ill be joining and partnering with us in the University's Vision

BLOEMFONTEIN AND WELKOM

CUT ABOVE THE REST

www.cut.ac.za Thinking Beyond Thinking Beyond

INNOVATION IN LEARNING & TEACHING (ILT)

Finding my way around CUT

2017

Central University of Technology, Free State

Bloemfontein and Welkom

CUT ABOVE THE RESTThis is an orientation guide for all first year students who will be joining and partnering

with us in the University’s Vision

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION A: WELCOME!

Welcome note from the Acting Vice-Chancellor 4Welcome note from Director: Innovation in Learning and Teaching 6Vision �0�0 8CUT Graduate Attributes Project 10Bloemfontein Campus Map 1�Welkom Campus Map 14CUT Campus Facilities 16Residences 18

SECTION B: CAMPUS CENTRES

Introduction �0Innovation in Learning and Teaching �0Centre for Student Academic Development and Support �0Supplemental Instruction (SI) �1Unit for Students with Special Needs �1Unit for Curriculum and Academic Staff Development ��Centre for e-Learning and Educational Technology (CeLET) ��

SECTION C: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT CENTRES

Peer Mentorship Programmes �4Wellness Services 30Wellness Centre 31CUT Sports 34International Office 35

SECTION D: FACULTIES

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology 36Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences 4�Faculty of Management Sciences 48Faculty of Humanities 54

SECTION E: IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

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The capacity to learn is a giftThe ability to learn is a skill

The willingness to learn is a choice

SECTION E: IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

CUT Bloemfontein 58Residences 59Welkom Campus 59

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Welcoming note from Acting Vice-Chancellor: Professor Henk de Jager

Welcome to the Central University of Technology, Free State! Your first year will be filled with exciting experiences, challenges and opportunities that will make for a rewarding time at CUT. You’re about to begin an incredible journey, and it is our goal to help make it the best it can be. We as the academic team are here to assist you and make your transition successful. Our Innovation in Learning and Teaching (ILT) team, under the leadership of the Director, Prof. Monnapula-Mapesela, will take special care of you through various academic support programmes that are offered mostly by the four faculties. Please contact the staff in the faculties, ILT or the SRC if you or your parents or loved ones experience any problems during the year. Our aim is to ensure that you will be successful in your studies, and to assist in positioning you towards the attainment of a university qualification. Building a solid foundation during the first year is the key to a successful university experience.

Personally, it is an on-going privilege for me, in collaboration with all staff, to create a pathway for preparing young minds and future leaders who would be able to lead the world of tomorrow! CUT will continue during �017 to provide quality graduates, technological innovation to analyse complex problems, explore new territories and to establish new knowledge in ensuring that we meet the needs of the region, province and our country. Our aim during �017 is to ensure that we have a caring and unified institutional culture related to the academic sector, which optimises the full potential of staff and students. You, as first-year students, should feel that you belong, that you are empowered, and that you can make a difference!

SECTION A: WELCOME

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On behalf of the university management, academic staff and administration of CUT, we look forward to joining you as you begin this exciting journey towards a successful future.

Best wishes!

Prof Henk De JagerActing Vice Chancellor

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Message by the Director:Innovation in Learning and Teaching:

Professor Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela

Dear First-Year Students (Graduates of �0�0)

A very warm welcome to Central University of Technology, Free State! As the Director for Innovation in Learning and Teaching I would like to assure you that you will not regret the choice that you have made to come to CUT - a University that we affectionately refer to as a “cut above the rest”.

As you start your transformative journey as a family of CUT know that your success is our priority. We value not only your choice, but we wish you a fulfilling learning experience and success in your studies. Our responsibility as a centre in charge of all academic support and development for students and academic staff is to help you make a smooth transition to our university by availing various forms of academic support and development opportunities to you. Please use these resources from the first day that you are at CUT.

Among the few programmes aimed at supporting you, let me highlight the following:

Supplemental Instruction (SI): this is an academic assistance programme that aims to improve your academic performance in identified courses that may prove challenging to you as a student. SI leaders who are senior students who have completed these courses and earned good grades assist their peers with challenges they may encounter in their courses, especially traditionally difficult ones. At CUT Supplemental Instruction is compulsory for all students who obtain 50% or below in a particular course/module.

Academic Literacy and Communication Studies: this is aimed at equipping you with necessary reading and writing skills needed to succeed at university.

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Personal Information Management (PIM): this programme is run by the Library Information Centre (LIC) and is primarily aimed at improving students’ use of communication technologies to access information from different sources.

Student Peer Mentorship Programme (including the residences academic mentorship programme): in this programme, senior students act as peer mentors to assist you to adjust and cope with the new university environment or academic/study programme of your choice. What we would like to achieve through this programme is to:o provide you with a supportive environment for you to develop your maximum personal and academic potentialo encourage positive interaction between students, mentors and staff ando Assist you to understand and manage the challenges and opportunities of university life.

Unit for students with special needs: This unit provides among other things, advice on issues relating to disability, counselling for students living with disabilities, software for blind/ or partially sighted students, and other forms of support.

The Writing Centre: is a drop-in facility that provides free assistance to undergraduate students on the following range of writing needs:o Understanding the focus of an assignmento Structuring an essayo Expressing ideas clearly and coherentlyo Avoiding plagiarismo Referencing correctly

You are urged to make full use of these programmes and others which will be availed to you by faculties and other support services. Let us work together to ensure that you create a learning experience full of good memories and please do not let anything prevent you from completing your studies and achieving your dream! You are CUT’s graduates of �0�0!

CUT is looking forward to serving you! Best wishes!

PROF MLE MONNAPULA-MAPESELADIRECTOR: INNOVATION IN LEARNING AND TEACHING

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Vision 2020This section is about CUT’s vision, values and outcome. Please internalise the vision and values and live them daily because without you, we will not be able to make them a reality. In this section, you will also learn about how the University provides support towards your academic development.

Vision 2020

By �0�0, Central University of Technology, Free State, shall be an engaged university that focuses on producing quality social and technological innovations in socio-economic developments, primarily in the central region of South Africa.

MissionTo be an innovative partner in the technological university: Through effective information management; by fostering self-paced learning and creating lifelong self-directed learners through the development of information skills; and to provide specialised and customised services to researchers thereby providing an outstanding service to the total community.

CUT Values

The University is guided by the following values which all of us must adhere to in everything we do:

Customer ServiceIntegrityDiversityInnovationExcellence

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Through our Vision �0�0, we are set to become an “isle of innovation”, where “isle” is the acronym for the following practices and outcomes:

Innovation: The main focus of our academic, research and skills development programmes shall be social and technological innovation

Impact and outcomes: We will have definable factors to measure our success rather than systems and processes being seen as ends in themselves;

Socio-economic development: CUT chooses an active approach and socio-economic development shall be the ultimate outcome of our endeavors;

Location: The uniqueness and resources our location offers gives us a comparative advantage that we should exploit to the fullest; and

Excellence: The most important drivers of a successful organization are quality and excellence.

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CUT Graduate Attributes ProjectCUT implemented this project in �014 as part of Vision �0�0, in support of social and technological innovation in socio-economic development. This is further in alignment with the National Imperative (Vision �030), wherein our graduates are expected to participate fully in efforts to liberate themselves from conditions that hinder the flowering of their talents.

It is critical to ensure that when you graduate from CUT, you are able to contribute fully to the world of work (Industry) and will therefore be expected to exhibit the following 10 attributes:

Sustainable DevelopmentGraduates should be environmentally sensitive and recognise their role as socially responsible citizens. They should also have an understating of the roles they can play in addressing social justice.

Community engagementGraduates should be socially engaged in their communities.

EntrepreneurshipGraduates should be entrepreneurial, industrious and be able to recognise opportunities and turn them into ideas for enterprises. They should have business acumen and display basic business skills.

Innovation and problem solvingGraduates should be innovative, think creatively and critically and apply a range of strategies to solve/find solutions for real world problems. They should demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge that will lead to development of new ideas, methods, techniques, practices, products and services in a variety of contexts (technology, commerce, social systems, economic development and policy development). Finally, they should be able to find fresh solutions and novel alternatives to solving old problems.

Technological literacyGraduates should be able to use information and communication technologies effectively.

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Mathematical & Financial LiteracyGraduates should be able to use the basic mathematics, budgeting and financial management skills.

CommunicationGraduates should communicate proficiently, in oral, written, presentation, information searching and listening skills. They should be assertive and articulate, be able to negotiate responsibly and persuade others effectively.

Technical and conceptual competenceGraduates should be able to demonstrate depth of specialised disciplinary knowledge and skills, and be able to apply them in different contexts to solve problems.

Team workGraduates should be able to work both independently and in teams, to manage their own learning, work and take responsibility for self while contributing to teams such as learning communities.

Citizenship and Global leadershipGraduates should be able to make meaningful and positive contributions to society, and be ethical and visionary leaders who can show leadership in different contexts.

At the end of your first year, you must have developed your electronic Portfolio on all these attributes and you will be assisted to achieve them throughout your study period at CUT.

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Bloemfontein Campus Map

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Faculty of Engineering and Information TechnologyFaculty of Health and Environmental SciencesFaculty of Management SciencesFaculty of Humanities

GeneralResidences

11 Japie van Lill Auditorium

12 Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

13 Engineering Technology Building

14 BHP Billiton Lecture Block

15 Residence: Loggies

30 Netball / Mini Hockey Astro Cricket / Soccer Clubhouse

31 Orion Office Complex

35 Sportsgrounds: Rugby, Soccer and Athletics

50 Main Hall

51 Emergency Medical Care

52 Dirk Coetzee Building (Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences)

53 Prosperitas Auditorium

54 School of Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

55 Residence: Welgemoed

56 Dirk Coetzee West Block

58 Boet Troskie Hall

60 Maintenance and Central Deliveries

61 Vehicle Park

62 Partnerships & Enterprises Communications & Marketing

75 Gym Hall

77 Centre for e-learning and Educational Technology

78 Faculty of Management Sciences

79 Office Management & Technology

80 Humanitas Office Complex (Faculty of Humanities)

81 Artec Hall

82 Lapeng Student Centre Centre for Counselling

83 Filling Station & ABSA ATM

84 Art

85 Graphic Design

86 Teacher Education Building

87 Residence: Eendrag

88 Kamelia Annex (School of Teacher Education)

89 Residence: Technikon

93 Tennis / Basketball

94 Student Academic Support Centre

100 Science Park

Campus Doctor Cafeteria / Standard Bank ATM Assessment Notice-boards Protection Services: Charge-office

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Welkom Campus Map

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1 Parking Area

2 General Administration, Finance, Student Enquiries

3 Assessment & Graduation Unit (Block M)

4 Facilities Management (Building Maintenance, Vehicle Bookings, Postal Services, Key Maintenance, Cleaning Services)

5 Library and Information Services (Open Computer Laboratory)

6 Sports Fields (Tennis / Netball / Basketball / Cricket / Soccer)

7 Soccer Training Field

8 Vehickle Park (CUT Vehicles)

10 Student Academic Support Centre (Teacher Education Building)

A Lecture BlockB Lecture Block C Lecture BlockD Hall / Registration VenueE Lecture BlockF Academic Offices & Protection Services Operational OfficeG Academic OfficesH Academic OfficesI Computer LaboratoriesJ Academic Offices / Media LaboratoryK Academic OfficesL Computer LaboratoriesM Offices: SRC, Sport & Culture, Student Financial Support Laboratories: Video, Audio, Reading, Science & Biology

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The University has an open day where the Vice Chancellor will be welcoming you for the first time and this is held at Boet Troskie hall shown below. It is the biggest hall at this University. Our graduation ceremonies are also held at Boet Troskie.

Let us introduce you to the basic facilities around this University, both in Bloemfontein and Welkom Campus. You will still learn about many of them as you move around campus. The first one you need to know about is the student administration centre where most of your transactions will take place. This is called Lapeng student administration as shown in the picture below. Here you will also find the wellness centre on the first floor. Feel free to visit Lapeng for any matter that affects you as a student.

CUT Campus Facilities

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Once you have completed your registration, you will need to start focusing on your academics. In order to support you in this course, our University has a fully-fledged Library and Information Centre (LIC) (left below). You will always find friendly and helpful staff to assist you with your needs. On the right below is the Student Academic Support Centre with facilities that are aimed at supporting your academic development like study areas, computer labs, etc. Please make use of these facilities.

The university is aware of the fact that not everyone has the privilege to study at the main campus on a full-time basis. Therefore, selected learning programmes are offered at CUT’s Welkom Campus. Welkom campus facilities for students include: a library and information services, student cafeteria, �4-hour computer laboratory, equipped laboratories for programmes offered, a wellness centre that supports staff and students with psychological matters, counseling, supplement studies, social services and a wide range of sport facilities are available. Various student organisations, cultural activities as well as health services are available to advance access to quality education and to support students during their university years. The facility below is our Student Academic Support Centre for Welkom Campus.

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Residences

We also have residences for those students who would like to stay on the University campus. These are centrally situated, affordable, can accommodate large groups of students and have �4-hour security. These residences are closed during the University’s recesses. To the right are some of our accommodation facilities.

For more information about the application for accommodation please contact the following:

LADIES RESIDENCESHuis Technikon Tel: +27 51 507 3175Welgemoed Tel: +27 51 507 3171Mannheim LadiesMannheim is situated on the corner of King Edward road and Ella streets, within walking distance of CUT Bloemfontein Campus.

Tel: +27 51 507 3161

MENS RESIDENCESEendrag Tel: +27 51 507 3170

LoggiesLoggies is situated on the corner of Goddard and Saltzman Streets, within walking distance of CUT Bloemfontein Campus.

Tel: +27 51 507 3247

MannheimMen Mannheim is situated on the corner of King Edward road and Ella streets, within walking distance of CUT campus.

Tel: +27 51 507 3594

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Eendrag

Huis Welgemoed

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SECTION B: CAMPUS CENTRES

Introduction

There are various support centres available at CUT to make sure that you develop holistically, and reach your full potential while studying at CUT. This section provides an overview of support centres available.

Innovation in Learning and Teaching

Innovation in Learning and Teaching (ILT) enhances learning and academic experiences of all CUT students. ILT provides support with regard to academic matters for students and academic staff through:

Organising and presenting workshopsInteracting with individual students and staffParticipation in faculty activities e.g. orientationInteraction with internal and external stakeholders

The following units form part on ILT:Student Academic Development and SupportCurriculum and Academic Staff Developmente-Learning and Educational Technology (CeLET)

Centre for Student Academic Development and Support

The following services are rendered:

• Providing advice and support to academic managers and lecturing staff in support of students• Overseeing the implementation of student peer mentorship programme, supplemental instruction and support for students with special needs• Student evaluation of teaching and module content• Facilitate implementation of DHET policies related to teaching and learning

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Supplemental Instruction (SI)

SI is an academic assistance programme that aims to increase student’s performance and retention.It is offered at first, second, and third year levels to assist students with their academic studies.It targets high-risk courses rather than high-risk students and aims to improve the pass of students.SI is presented in the form of peer-facilitated sessions and incorporates principles of peer collaborative learningSI aims to improve leaning skills like thinking and reasoning responsibility, and reflection.

For more information please contact Mr. J. Bosch at 051 507 3704 or visit his office at the Student Support Centre, First floor.

At the Welkom Campus, contact Me. Liesl Hoare at 057 9103656

Unit for Students with Special Needs

The unit for students with special needs provides:Advice on any issue related to disability.Counselling for students with disabilities.Assistance for students who need extra time during tests and examination.Software for blind/partially sighted students.Access to the campus for physical handicapped studentsInformation to lecturing staff regarding the needs of disabled students.

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Unit for Curriculum and Academic Staff Development

Staff members involved in Curriculum and Academic Staff Development:Coordinate the implementation of teaching and learning plans.Implement academic staff development initiatives.Oversee the process of curriculum design, development and

implementation for all programmes and the core curriculum and the alignment of these with the national policy framework.

Ensure the academic credibility of programmes.Plan, co-ordinate and implement effective and efficient strategies

tointegrate into the curriculum.Ensure curricular compliance of service learning, sustainable

development, community engagement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).

Ensure support for underprepared students through foundation and extended programmes.

Centre for e-Learning and Educational Technology (CeLET)

The centre promotes and supports the use of electronic and other educational technology in teaching and learning at CUT.

CeLET is responsible for the following:

Empowering learners to use various new educational technologies and e-Thuto for learning. Creating a suitable academic web environment for students. Registering all enrolled students on e-Thuto. Supports and addresses students’ queries via a helpdesk.

• Assisting with the drafting of Work-Integrated Learning guidelines and programmes (logbooks and study guides).• Liaising with the various faculties on an on-going basis to develop effective systems of WIL and to address identified needs through workshops and training sessions.

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SECTION C: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT CENTRES

CUT has a number of programmes that are aimed at providing additional support with regard to academic, social or emotional challenges you might experience during your studies at CUT. These programmes are outlined in this section.

Peer Mentorship Programme

The University has a Peer Mentorship Programme coordinated from four Faculties namely Health and Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, Humanities as well as Management Sciences. The purpose is to provide you as first-year students with social and academic support so that you can adjust better to tertiary education and enhance your academic performance.

The goals of this programme are:

To render academic support to first-year students.To identify students in need of support in order to be successful in their first year.To develop leadership qualities and management skills in third year students.To enhance the pass rate of first-year students in the university.To render emotional and social support to first-year students within the university.To promote communication between first-year students and lecturers within the university.To promote communication between senior students and junior students within the university.To promote accessibility of student support centres for first-year students within the university.To offer short developmental workshops to first-year students that will help equip them for their academic programmes.To promote student engagement of first-year students.To enhance student loyalty to the university.To render support to lecturers regarding alternative ways of supporting first generation students.

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To close the gap between first-generation students and students and other students.To build faculty values into students, and develop the professional characters of students.To promote CUT graduate attributes

These goals are made possible in the Faculties mentioned above by the coordination from the Teaching and Learning Coordinators/Manager and the appointment of peer mentors who are senior students in their second and third yearlevel. These mentors will be directly assisting you with all the necessary skills ranging from orientation on campus, student support services, to basic life skills you need to succeed in your learning. Mentors will also be able to refer you to the relevant psychosocial support services available on campus when the need arises.

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (BLOEMFONTEIN)Co-Ordinator SAA

Lisa-Mari Coughlan Selloane MmutleTel: 051 507 3213 Tel: 051 507 3963Email: lcoughlan@cut.ac.za Email: smmutle@cut.ac.za

Management Sciences Building Room 18

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (WELKOM)Co-Ordinator SAA

Joannou Nicole Makhetha JoyTel: 057 910 3593 Tel: 057 910 35 94Email: njoannou@cut.ac.za Email: mmakhetha@cut.ac.za

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FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESCo-Ordinator SAA

Nozimanga Mphumela Kholwani MadiTel: 051 507 3383 Tel: 051 507 3381Email: mphumelan@cut.ac.za Email: madik@cut.ac.za

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYManager SAA

Prof Arthur Swart Maraka LeferaTel: 051 507 3907 Tel: 051 507 3913

Email: aswart@cut.ac.za Email: mlefera@cut.ac.zaFEIT Building Room 12

FACULTY OF HUMANITIESCo-Ordinator SAA

Boitumelo Molokwane Disebo ModiseTel: 051 507 3993 Tel: 051 507 3830

Email: bmolokwane@cut.ac.za Email: modised@cut.ac.za101, Advancement and Marketing Building

Your success depends on the following:

Having given you all this information about the University, we would like to indicate that a lot is expected from you as a student. The following expectations, once met, will guarantee your success at this institution:

Your willingness to learn

Attendance of the orientation programme

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Your willingness to learn

Attendance of all lectures

Participate in group discussions

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Contact lecturers where help is needed

Attendance of metnorship sessions and supplemental instructions

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Take care of your total well being (Mind, Body and Soul)

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN LEARNINGAND

ENJOY THE RESULTS

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Wellness Services

STUDENT LIFE AT CUTStudent services presents various cultural and student development activities on a regular basis. The most important factor is: Get involved!

Provision is made in some way or another for the interests of each student. In the academic field, student interests are further stimulated by existing subject associations in most study fields, which offer interesting activities throughout the year under the protection of a guardian lecturer.

In the cultural arena, there is close liaison with the various arts councils, while students are welcome to join any clubs that may interest them. For students who enjoy dancing, for instance, we offer Ballroom and Latin American dancing, while the CUT Revue Group holds regular performances.

The CUT Choir also offers students the opportunity to further develop their musical and singing talents. Other cultural associations include the Drama Association, Voortrekkers, Chess Club and Debating Society, while members of the Columbine Adventure Club regularly go on hiking expeditions. The Women Students’ Organisation is dedicated to the needs of our female students, while Club Forte is there to ensure that all students have an enjoyable social and cultural life. The student Union has been established to make a positive contribution to vibrant student life. We also celebrate the richness and diversity of the different cultures on campus during our annual Culture Week.

Young writers can develop their talents further by serving on the editorial staff of the student’s newspaper, Speculum.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCEStudent leadership programmes are offered to prepare students for leadership roles and responsibilities on campus and in society at large. We are committed to helping students explore and optimise their leadership potential. Leading students set the standards and by word and deed also inspire other students to perform better in all aspects of life. Our local community needs citizens who are prepared to make a positive contribution. These opportunities are made possible through the Student Development and Governance Unit, which oversees all choir, drama, chess, dancing and debating activities.

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CUT has a diverse community with different backgrounds and traditions. Every year, we set aside one week to celebrate the cultural heritage of all the groups represented on campus. These festivities, which include traditional food, music and dance are aimed at bridging the cultural gap and helping staff members and students to better understand one another.

The University also has a Student Representative Council (SRC) which is led by the President, Mr. Solomon Khiba. You will have an opportunity to interact with all the other members of the SRC at different levels of your student life. Feel free to contact them when you need their guidance or support.

CUT Wellness Centre

The Wellness Centre offers a variety of services to enhance students’ learning experiences. Services are offered by qualified and professional psychologists, social workers,medical doctors, nurses, reading development officers, HIV/AIDS counsellors and practitioners. The services are strictly confidential and free for all CUT students.

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COUNCELLING SERVICESIndividual and Group therapy sessions addressing the following challenges:• Personal/adjustment problems• Stress and Anxiety• Trauma/Crisis Intervention• Relationships• Family issues• Bereavement/grief counselling

Contact PersonMe Liesing

(Psychologist)Room �08 �nd Floor

Lapeng BuildingTel: 051 507 3155

Email: cwelman@cut.ac.zaWeekdays 8h00-16h30

CUT Wellness Centre

ACADEMIC SUPPORTSelection of prospective student• Reading development• In Depth Learning and Study

Therapy for all students (Study Skills, test taking strategies, exam preparation, concentration, memory, writing skills, etc)• Academic Support Workshops• Assessment of Learning barriers• Study and Emotional Support to appeal and struggling students• Career guidance and assessment

Contact PersonMe Kenke: Psychologist

Tel: 051 507 3705Email: mkenke@cut.ac.za

Room �10 �nd FloorLapeng Building

Mr J Bosch: Reading Development Officer

�nd floor Academic Support Centre

Tel: 051 507 3719

The Wellness Centre services include:

SOCIAL SERVICES• Poverty alleviation• Screening of students for financial assistance• Allocation of food parcels to needy students• HIV/AIDS Rape/Pregnancy/Abortion counselling• Awareness Campaigns (drugs, alcohol, human trafficking)• Health week• Wellness workers• Etc.

Contact PersonMasentle Mathibe(Social Worker)

Room �06�nd Floor

Lapeng BuildingTel: 051 507 3433

Email: mathibem@cut.ac.za

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MEDICAL SERVICESMinor ailments treatment. Health promotion – Follow-up for Ante Natal Care/PMTC. Reproductive health – Family planning, treatment of STI’s, Cancer awareness and Pregnancy test. Immediate professional attention for all – medical emergencies at the Clinic. An affordable range of rapid test e.g. blood sugar, Hb and HIV. HCT services and referral• Referral to other services e.g. dental and eye screening.• Dispensing of medication.• Sessional Doctor.• Immunization programme for Hepatitis B to dental assisting• Information about health related

Contact PersonSister Mbuli

Medical CentreOpposite Library

Tel: 051 507 3716/3735Email: smbuli@cut.ac.za

WELLNESS SERVICESCo-ordination of wellness projects for staff and students:• Physical fun day• Wellness talk shows• WASB Week (5 day wellness programme hosted 1st week of May)• Staff Wellness: Women’s and father’s day events• Employee Assistance Programme• Chaplaincy services (Spirituality, Leadership)• Hosting Movie nights• Etc.

Contact PersonMr Greeff

(Psychologist)Room �1��nd Floor

Lapeng BuildingTel: 051 507 3755

Email: pgreeff@cut.ac.za

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CUT Sports

The aim and objective of sport at CUT is to promote and foster the spirit of sportsmanship and social cohesion by making sport accessible to all students and also develop, motivate and nurture prospective sport personalities among students. It also aims to promote a healthier student population and non-sexism as well as sport for the physically challenged people.

The following sporting activities are available at both Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses:

TennisTable-TennisNetballAthleticsBasketball (men’s and women’s)Volleyball (men’s and women’s)SoccerSquashChessCricket

If you would like to know more, please contact the following people:

Bloemfontein CampusMr. D O’Neill (Manager: Operational Sport)Tel: 051 507 3543 | E-mail: doneill@cut.ac.za

Welkom CampusMr NS Smith (Deputy Manager: Operational Sport)Tel: 057 910 3651 | E-mail: nsmith@cut.ac.za

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International Office

The Internationalisation of higher education is a phenomenon that has arrived on the doorstep of almost all higher education institutions in the world, least of which the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), through its long history of providing a home for African and other international scholars.

Each year the university welcomes a range of international students who wish to study at CUT as well as visitors from diverse backgrounds and cultures, the word over. This situation necessitates engagement with the world, thus, making internationalisation, a distinct imperative.

The response to this ever increasing phenomenon, as well as the appeal for international best practice and benchmarking resulted in the establishment of the International Office (IO) at the CUT. This office is there to support you as an international student should you encounter any problems.

There are also students from CUT who get opportunities for international exchange programmes and if you are interested in such opportunities and need to know more, please contact the following people:

Ms Cecilia SejakeInternational Student Advisor

Tel: +27 51 507 3885 | Email: msejake@cut.ac.za

Mr Danny BokabaInternational Student Support Services officer

Tel: +27 51 507 3912 | Email: dbokaba@cut.ac.za

Ms Martina MossAdministrative Coordinator

Tel: +27 51 507 3410 | Email: mmoss@cut.ac.za

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SECTION D: FACULTIES

CUT has four faculties:Faculty of Engineering and Information TechnologyFaculty of Health and Environmental SciencesFaculty of Management SciencesFaculty of Humanities

each with different Departments as outlined below.

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

The Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology comprises of six different departments namely:

Department of Built EnvironmentDepartment of Civil EngineeringDepartment of Electrical, Electronic & Computer EngineeringDepartment of Information TechnologyDepartment of Mathematical & Physical SciencesDepartment of Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering

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Dear Student

Thank you for choosing the Central University of Technology, Free State to further your studies. This is the start of the first year and exciting varied three years that will lead to the obtaining of your National Diploma, and eventually for those who pursue their studies, their B.Tech and other senior degrees of choice.

You will encounter a series of interesting courses and lectures. The different subjects will sometimes comprise of lectures, and/ or tutorials and /or practical work. Some however will also include slides, videos, site visits, etc.

Lectures and tutorials provide a great opportunity to acquire information and testing your knowledge. You should as soon as possible develop the habit of learning new material, doing assignments, executing practical work, and doing the required reading when new information is presented.

Your first year is the ideal time to develop good time management skills, which will serve you well throughout your career. You are strongly advised not to leave all your revision until the free period before the Main Tests and Formal Assessments – ask your lecturers, or your classmates to clarify points you don’t understand as soon as you can.

It therefore of cardinal importance that you attend the compulsory Orientation Programme where you would be briefed in detail of all the services different departments and divisions on campus can render to you. It is the best way to get to know the university and your fellow students before classes start.

Welcoming note:Acting Dean of the Faculty: Prof YE Woyessa

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You will also have the opportunity to meet the Dean and senior staff members of the faculty you want to pursue your studies in, as well as other important dignitaries of the institution.

We urge you to bring along your student number provided on your letter of acceptance as well as a certified copy of your Identity Document or Passport.

OUTLINE OF THE FIRST YEAR ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION PROGRAMME FOR 2017

The programme will include the following:

• The Official Opening of the institution by the Acting Vice Chancellor and Principal, Prof H de Jager, will take place on Saturday, �8 January �017. It must be attended by both parents and students. Directly after the official opening parents and students will have the opportunity to meet the Deans and senior staff members, namely the Heads of Departments and staff of the different schools in the faculty in which you want further your studies.

• Enrolment and Registration for the First Years for the different Engineering Programmes will ONLY take place on the dates indicated below from 8:00 – 16:30: o Tuesday, 10 January �017: • Building • Civil Engineering • Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering • Information Technology • Mechanical Engineering

• Enrolment and Registration for the Senior Students for the different Engineering Programmes will ONLY take place on the dates indicated below from 8:00 – 16:30: o Tuesday, 17 January �017: • Building • Civil Engineering • Construction Management • Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering • Information Technology

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• Mechanical Engineering • Quantity Surveying

Enrolment and Registration in essence therefore entails that students must report to the different departments (which will be based in the Boet Troskie Hall) where their place in a specific programme will be verified and made official, based on their results in the NSC exam – be it in �016 or earlier.• All late registrations must be concluded before close of business on Friday, 17 February �017.• Compulsory Academic Advising sessions for all First Years will be offered by senior students with the intent to brief new student about the courses, study methods and numerous academic activities they should take cognisance of.• The Academic Induction for First Year students in the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology will take place from Wednesday, 11 January 2017 from 8:30 – 15:00 in Rooms 136 and 159, phase II of the BHP Billiton Building. It is compulsory for all First Years in the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology to attend.• The General Orientation for all First Years at CUT will take place on

Saturday, �1 January �017 in the Boet Troskie Hall. First Years will be briefed about different services such as Counselling, Chaplaincy, Evaluations, Sport, Legal & Auxiliary Services, Financial Aid, Work Integrated Learning, and Governance & Student Services. Students will also be briefed on the services rendered by the Library and Information Centre at a later stage. It is compulsory for all First Years at CUT to attend.

• Students in Engineering will be subjected to compulsory Mathematics tutorials on Thursday, 1� January �017and Friday, 13 January �017.

Administrative Requirements for Enrolment

• A certified copy of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a Statement of Results with the specific prescribed subjects as required by the different programmes and an Admission Point Score (APS) / M-count of 27 is required on the day of registration.

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• International students must also adhere to the following requirements:

o A valid passport; o A Study Visa, issued specifically for CUT; o A proof of Medical Insurance Cover, recognized in South Africa (Momentum, Compare Care, or Discovery Health are recommended Medical Aids at CUT). Medical Aid cover must be for a period of 1� months; and o All tuition and residence fees must be settled in FULL prior to registration.

All documents must be certified by a commissioner of oaths.

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Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences comprises of four different departments namely:

Department of AgricultureDepartment of Clinical SciencesDepartment of Health SciencesDepartment of Life Sciences

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Dear Student As the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, welcome to the Faculty of Choice, the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences. During your learning experience, you will be exposed to real world issues of health and the environment.

The Faculty’s aim is to prepare graduates for the professional world of work. Our qualifications take a unique approach to the teaching of health and the environment, and consequently our graduate employment rate is high.

We can confidently state that the excellence of all our programmes of study,as well as the quality of our graduates, is well recognised by prospective employers locally and internationally. Hence, graduating students are finding worthwhile and rewarding employment in the careers of their choice.

Welcoming note:Dean of the Faculty:

Prof SS Mashele

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The Faculty comprises of four Departments working towards delivering excellent qualifications, and the Departments are:

1. Department of Agriculture

Students are trained in various aspects of Agriculture, such as animal breeding, animal nutrition, artificial insemination, crop rotation, irrigation and drainage, plant breeding, plant physiology, soil classification, soil fertility, weed control, insect and pest control.

Obtaining agricultural qualifications offers great opportunities to graduates in a number of organisations (private and government sectors).

The Department is moving beyond farming, please join us.

ProgrammesAdvanced Diploma in Agricultural ExtensionNational Diploma-Agricultural ManagementB. Tech-Agricultural Management

Head of Department:Prof Carlu van der Westhuizen

Tel: 051 507 3788Email: cvdwesth@cut.ac.za

Senior Administrative Assistant: Mrs Bernice Kotsi

Tel: 051 507 4051Fax: 051 507 3435

Email: mkotsi@cut.ac.za

2. Department of Clinical Sciences

The Department of Clinical Sciences offers a Bachelor a Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics. Radiography is a profession where technology and science are used to produce anatomical images of the body. Radiographers as professionally trained healthcare workers are part of the healthcare team and skilled in the use of X-rays, ultrasound, magnetism (MRI) and radioactivity for diagnostic and treatment purposes.

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Head of Department:Prof Hesta Friedrich-Nel

Tel: 051 507 3268Email: hfried@cut.ac.za

Senior Administrative Assistant:Ms Lebo Molefi

Tel: 051 507 3268Email: mmolefe@cut.ac.za

3. Department of Health Sciences

The Department of Health Sciences offers three professional programmes, namely, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Technology and Somatology.

Qualified Biomedical Technologists are employed in private pathology practices, like the South African National Blood Services (SANBS), the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) and other disciplines such as Pharmaceutical companies.

Clinical Technologists can work in hospitals, well-equipped clinics, operating theatres, intensive care units and laboratories. A Clinical Technologist also has an option of setting up his/ her own practise.

Qualified Somatologists may become owners or managers in the business industry. Somatologists can work in gymnasiums and health spas/ and in conjunction with medical practitioners. Somatologists can further work as make-up artists, facilitator at training institutions, health and beauty columnists/ sales representatives for cosmetic and medical products.

Head of Department:Dr D Olivier

Tel: 051 507 4020Email: olivierd@cut.ac.za

Senior Administrative Assistant:Mrs Leatitia van den Berg

Tel: 051 507 3124 | Fax: 051 507 3355Email: lvdberg@cut.ac.za

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4. Department of Life Sciences

The Department of Life Sciences comprises of Dental Assisting (Higher Certificate), Environmental Health and a Unit for Applied Food Safety and Biotechnology (UAFSB) and generic based subjects. The Department embraces the full breadth of modern life science activity and comprises one of the largest research groups at the University.

The Department also hosts a student organisation (Life Sciences Student Organisation) which is involved in a number of community empowerment projects related to students’ academic work.

ProgrammesHigher Certificate-Dental AssistingNational Diploma-Environmental HealthB. Tech-Environmental Health

Head of Department:Dr Ntsoaki MaleboTel: 051 507 3884

Email: nmalebo@cut.ac.zaSenior Administrative Assistant:

Ms Yvonne BothaTel: 051 507 3134Fax: 051 507 3355

Email: mbotha@cut.ac.za

FACULTY GENERAL ENQUIRIESMr Jack Mokoena

Faculty OfficerTel: 051 507 4048

Email: fmokoena@cut.ac.za

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Agriculture Biomedical Technology

Clinical Technology Dental Assisting

Emergency Medical Care Environmental Health

Radiography Somatoloty

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

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Welcoming note: Dean of the faculty:Prof AJ Strydom

As Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Central University of Technology, Free State, I have pleasure in welcoming you to this institution as first-year students

I wish to mention that our Faculty’s aim is to prepare graduates for the professional world of business and public management practice. Our qualifications take a unique approach to the teaching of business and public management, and consequently our graduate employment rate is extremely high.

To keep the Faculty at the forefront of change – both nationally and internationally – we focus on several endeavours, such as:

Establishing strategic alliances to benefit students.Instituting systems to maintain quality and identify opportunities for improvement.Guaranteeing the uniqueness of our programmes.Protecting against financial risk by following a business approach that includes the development of skills to function within a spirit of free enterprise and to establish a learning culture.

We can confidently state that the excellence of all our programmes of study, as well as the quality of our graduates, is well recognised by prospective employers. Hence, graduating students are finding worthwhile and rewarding employment in the careers of their choice.

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Let me close by saying that the ethos of the Faculty is to provide high-quality education. We have a deep commitment to our students and we make every effort to maintain close and friendly staff/student relationships in the Faculty. You as students are urged to accept dual responsibility for quality assurance in your learning programmes. Any shortcomings you might identify must be reported directly to the relevant Head of Department.

Thank you for choosing a programme in the Faculty of Management Sciences.

PROF AJ STRYDOM

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INFORMATION: 2017

First year students (all programmes) report on 28 January 2017 at 10:00 at the Boet Troskie Hall for the official opening. First year students enrol at the Boet Troskie Hall on 11 January 2017 and senior students on 19 January 2017. Classes commence on 28 January 2017 for day and evening students.The general orientation is scheduled for 21 January 2017 at the Boet Troskie Hall,commencing at 08:30.

Day classes are generally presented from Monday to Friday between 07:55 and 17:10.

Part-time classes are generally presented on the following days, namely, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 17:15 and 21:35.

A list of prescribed books will be given to you at enrolments/orientation. You are advised not to purchase books before having consulted with the lecturer concerned.

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT CONTACT PERSONNELPOSITION NAME OFFICE TEL

Dean Prof A StrydomRoom 100

Managgement Building

#3�00

Secretary Ms H Husselmann

Room 100Management

Building#3�00

Faculty Administrator Mr B Mokoma

Room 011 Management

Building#3�61

Faculty Officer Mr B SmithRoom 01�B Management

Building#3��0

General Enquiries Mr L Nevare

Room 011 Management

Building#3418

Teaching and Learning Coordinator

Ms LM CoughlanRoom 018

Management Building

#3�13

SAA Teaching and Learning Programme

Ms SA MmutleRoom 018

Management Building

#3963

Department of Government Management

Head of Department

Prof T van Niekerk

Room 46 Humanitas Building

#3337

Secretary Ms A ShawRoom 46

Humanitas Building

#3378

Department of Tourism and Event ManagementHead of

Department Dr R Haarhoff Room Hotel School #3115

Secretary Ms M Raad Reception Area hotel School #3849

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Hotel SchoolActing Head of

Department Prof PG Le Roux Room Hotel School #3235

Secretary Ms L Posthumus Room Hotel School #3235

Department of Business Support Studies

Head of Department Prof DY Dzansi

Room 100 Management

Building#3219

Secretary Ms T ScheepersRoom 003

Management Building

#3�1�

Department of Business Management

Head of Department Prof MN Naong

Room 005 Management

Building#3�17

Secretary VacantRoom 005

Management Building

#3964

Department of Accounting and Auditing

Head of Department Mrs V Koma

Room 00� Management

Building#4018

Secretary Mr SP NkoalaRoom 004

Management Building

#3596

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Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities comprises of six different departments namely:

Department of Communication SciencesDepartment of Design and Studio ArtDepartment of Mathematics, Science and Technology EducationDepartment of Language and Social Sciences EducationDepartment of Educational and Professional StudiesDepartment of Postgraduate studies: Education

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Welcoming note: Acting Dean of the Faculty of Humanities: Prof F van Schalkwyk

It is a singular honour for me, as the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, to welcome you to the Central University of Technology, Free State, as a new cohort of �017 first year students. In my words of welcome, I wish to give you a summary of what the Faculty of Humanities entails.

The Faculty of Humanities consists of six departments, namely the Department of Communication Sciences; Department of Design and Studio Art; Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education; Department of Language and Social Sciences Education; Department Educational and Professional Studies,Department of Post Graduate Studies: Education. The Faculty of Humanities offers a variety of qualifications, ranging from Diplomas to Doctoral degrees.

The Diploma is a three-year, full-time, career-oriented qualification. After obtaining the Diploma qualification, a student may continue with a fourth year of study to obtain the Advanced diploma, and Post Graduate Diploma before proceeding with Master and Doctorate studies.

For Teacher Education, the initial qualification is the four-year Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching i.e. B Ed (SP & FET Teaching) followed by the B Ed (Honours) Degree programme, which can be completed within one year on a full-time basis or within two years on a part-time basis. Students also have the opportunity to enrol for the Master of Education (M Ed) and Doctor of Education (D Ed) programmes. The one-year full-time or two years part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) programme is also offered in Teacher Education.

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The following is a comprehensive list of qualifications and specialisation programmes offered by different Departments in the Faculty of Humanities:

Department of Mathematics, Science andTechnology Education

B Ed (SP & FET Teaching): Computer SciencesB Ed (SP & FET Teaching): Natural SciencesB Ed (SP & FET Teaching): TechnologyB Ed (SP & FET Teaching): Mathematics

Department of Language & Social Sciences EducationB Ed (SP & FET Teaching): LanguagesB Ed (SP & FET Teaching): Economic and Management Science

Department of Post Graduate Studies: EducationPost Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)B Ed (Hons): Educational ManagementM Ed (Research)D Ed (Research)

Department of Communication SciencesDiploma: Language Practice and Media StudiesB.Tech: Language PracticeMasters of Communication in Language PracticeDoctor of Communication in Language Practice

Department of Design and Studio ArtExtended curriculum programme: Design and Studio ArtDiploma: Design and Studio ArtAdvanced Diploma in Design TechnologyM Tech Design

The majority of programmes have work integrated learning (WIL), which exposes students to the worlds of work while they are still pursuing their studies. This enhances their opportunities to secure employment. In closing, I would like to congratulate you for making it this far in your academic endeavours and urge you to take this opportunity with both hands. I must however, warn you that you can only achieve success in your studies

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if you are committed to your work right from the start. Ensure that you attend classes regularly and consult your Lecturers immediately, in case you experience problems with your work.

I thank you

Prof FE Van Schalkwk

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CUT BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUSCampus Health services +27 51 507-3735 / 3716

Protection services +27 51 507 3402 / 3767 speed dial 5286

ER�4 +27 84 124 / 051 10177+27 51 407 6000 / 6021

Psychologist +27 51 507 3154Social Worker +27 51 507 3154

Campus clinic +27 51 507 3735+27 51 507 3716

Wellness centre +27 51 507 3154 / 5 / 6Supplemental Instruction +27 51 507 3704Library Helpdesk +27 51 507 3146Careers office +27 51 507 3721Academic administration +27 51 507 3013Academic Assistance +27 51 507 3978Assessment and Graduation +27 51 507 3037CUT Sports coordinator +27 51 507 3549Finances +27 51 507 3563

Outstanding fees +27 51 507 3758 / 3759 / 3761 / 3760

Loans and Bursaries +27 51 507 3762

Student Representative Council +27 51 507 3292 / 3181 / 3708

Governance and Student Life +27 51 507 3702Peer Mentorship - FEIT +27 51 507 3913Peer Mentorship – Health & Environmental Sciences +27 51 507 3383 / 3381

Peer Mentorship – Humanities +27 51 507 4117Peer Mentorship - Management +27 51 507 3213 / 3963

SECTION E: IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

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RESIDENCESManager Residences: Mr MD Kabi +27 51 507 3149Huis Technikon Ladies +27 51 507 3175Welgemoed Ladies +27 51 507 3171Mannheim Ladies +27 51 507 3161Eendrag Men +27 51 507 3170

Loggies Men +27 51 507 3247

Mannheim Men +27 51 507 3594WELKOM CAMPUS

Campus counsellor Dr Oberholzer (057 910 3569)Wellness Centre Ms J du Toit (057 910 3608)SI leaders Mrs L Hoare (057 910 3656)Academic development Mrs L Hoare (057 910 3656)

Mentorship programme Mr M Makhetha (057 910 3594)Mrs N Joannou (057 910 3593)

Reading lab Mr B Masilo (057 910 3681)Exam dept Mrs Moeketsi (057 910 3666)Library 057 910 3548

NSFAS Miss NJ Leteane (057 910 3661)

SRCPresidentDeputy PresidentSabbatical/Secretary GeneralFinance officerResidence & Accommodation Officer

Mr N Qhala (0730156222)Mr K Qenisa (0846036844)Mr L Mathloko (0839882975)Mr M Thakhudi (0793289322)Mr T Maholela (0781506446)

Van Schaik bookstoreMs Corne van Rensburg(057 355 6103)conrne.vanrensburg@vanschaik.com

Sports Officer Mr Ponki Smith (057 910 3651)Tuition / residence fees Mrs Taka (057 910 3663)Account queries Mrs Colloty (057 910 3516)

Student Services Mrs Lekutu LC (057 910 3509/3513)

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Assessment Results Mrs MM Moeketsi (910 3666)

Lost Student Cards Ms B Mpolokeng (910 3513)Faculty of Management Sciences: Departmental Managers

Business Support Studies Dr F Van der Walt (910 3617)Business Management Mr SS Ramphoma (910 3580)Accounting Mr G Von Benecke (910 3528)

Faculty of Humanities: Departmental ManagersSchool of Teacher Education Dr AM Rambuda (910 3607)School of Communication Sciences Dr BP Badenhorst (910 3633)

Faculty of EngineeringSchool of Information Technology Dr M Oosthuizen (910 3646)

Lecturers Switchboard (910 3500)

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Acknowledgements:

The contribution by the following people is acknowledged:

Dr Rosaline SebolaoManager: Special Projects (Teaching and Learning) Mrs Nicole Joannou:Teaching and Learning Coordinator: Faculty of Management Sciences (Welkom Campus)

Mr Boitumelo Molokwane:Teaching and Learning Coordinator: Faculty of Humanities

Ms Nozimanga Mphumela:Teaching and Learning Coordinator: Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

Mrs Mpho Mbeo:Faculty Officer: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Mr Billy Smith:Faculty Officer: Faculty of Management Sciences

Prof. Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela:Director: Innovation in Learning and Teaching (ILT)

Ms Lisa-Mari Coughlan:Teaching and Learning Coordinator: Faculty of Management Sciences (Bloemfontein Campus)

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