Mission and Vision

In keeping with the University of Venda Institutional goals to redesign, and restructure its programs to address the institutional mandate of converting into a comprehensive institution,  the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) seeks to facilitate the understanding, participation and support of the University of Venda students, schools, alumni,  trustees, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, legislator, government, and those who have an interests in  promoting and supporting the University.

The division through its staff, and volunteers, represents the Foundation with the highest standard of excellence and service to the various publics.

The Institutional Advancement Office (IAO) promote leadership and involvement amongst individuals who support the mission and vision of the University and are willing to volunteer to advance the cause of the University. The Institutional Advancement Office (IAO) will concentrates its efforts on improving private and government resource development for the University.

The Institutional Advancement staff (IAO’s) will at all times strive to be responsive to the various constituencies served by the University. In particular, emphasis is placed on professional, courteous and responsive behaviours towards students, parents, alumni, corporations, government, foundations and other organizations upon whom the University of Venda Foundation depends on for support.

The Office of Institutional Advancement carries out its mission through the following units.