The University of Venda Senate

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
RECTORATE
Dr. N.B. Nthambeleni	Vice-Chancellor and Principal (Chairperson)
Prof. J.E. Crafford	Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic
Dr. R.L. Martin	Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Operations
Vacant	University Registrar
REPRESENTATIVES FROM COUNCIL
Mr. M.P. Molapo	Council Representative
Prof. K. Zuma	Council Representative
DEANS OF SCHOOLS
Prof. J.J.O Odhiambo	Agriculture
Prof. M.P. Mulaudzi	Education
Prof. J.O. Odiyo	Environmental Sciences
Prof. T.M. Mulaudzi	Health Sciences
Prof. M.A. Makgopa	Human and Social Sciences
Prof. L. Ndlovu	Law
Prof. A. Kadyamatimba	Management Sciences
Prof. N. Potgieter	Mathematical and Natural Sciences
NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
A. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. P.K. Chauke	Agricultural Economics
Dr. M.O. Marenya	Agricultural Rural Engineering
Prof. J.J. Baloyi	Vice-Dean (Animal Science)
	Consumer Sciences
Dr. H. Silungwe	Coordinator : Food Science and Technology
Prof. P.O. Adesoye	Forestry
Prof. G.R.A. Mchau	Horticultural Sciences
Prof. E.T. Gwata	Plant Production
Vacant	Soil Science
ELECTED MEMBERS
Prof. I. Wakindiki	Research Professor
Vacant	Senior Lecturer
Vacant	Lecturer


NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
B. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Dr. S.K. Muthambi	Curriculum Studies
Prof. N.P. Mudzielwana	Early Childhood Education
Dr. N.F. Litshani	Educational Management
Prof. T. Runhare	Foundations of Education
Dr. M. Mpeta	Professional Studies
ELECTED MEMBERS
Vacant	Professor
Vacant	Senior Lecturer
Vacant	Lecturer

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
C. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Dr. E.M. Stam	Ecology and Resource Management
Dr. N.S. Nethengwe	Geography & Geo-information Sciences
Ms. R. Makungo	Coordinator: Hydrology and Water Resources
Dr. M. Kataka	Mining and Environmental Geology
Dr. J. Chakwizira	Urban and Regional Planning
ELECTED MEMBERS
Prof. W.M. Gitari	Professor
Vacant	Senior Lecturer
Dr. N.V. Mudau	Lecturer

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
D. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. L.H. Nemathaga	Advanced Nursing Science
Dr. C.N. Nesamvuni	Biokinetics, Recreation and Sports Sciences
Dr. L.F. Mushaphi	Vice-Dean (Nutrition)
Dr. F.J. Takalani	Psychology
Dr. T. G. Tshitangano	Public Health
ELECTED MEMBERS
Prof. M.S. Maputle	Professor
Prof. M.L. Netshikweta	Professor
Dr. R.T Lebese	Senior Lecturer
Vacant	Lecturer

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
E. SCHOOL OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. E.K. Klu	Vice-Dean
Dr. P.E. Matshidze	Centre for African Studies
Dr. B. Dube	Communication and Applied Language Studies
Prof. R.R. Molapo	Development Studies
Dr. L.M.P. Mulaudzi	English
Prof. M.G. Mapaya	Music
Dr. L.D. Mogorosi	Social Work
ELECTED MEMBERS
Vacant	Professor
Vacant	Senior Lecturer
Vacant	Lecturer

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
G. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. E.K. Oseifuah	Accounting
Mr. D. Tutani	Business Information Systems
Ms. N.T. Khohomela	Business Management
Dr. G. Dafuleya	Economics
Ms. K.E. Khashane	Coordinator: Human Resource and Labour Relations
Mr. R.F. Mashamba	Coordinator: Management Sciences Extended Programme
Prof. N. Nkuna	OR Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies
Dr. M.M. Nekhavhambe	Coordinator: Public and Development Administration
Mrs. T. Madzunye	Tourism and Hospitality Management
ELECTED MEMBERS
Prof. N.M. Ochara	Research Professor
Vacant	Senior Lecturer
Vacant	Lecturer

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
H. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. A. Shonhai	Biochemistry
Prof. M.P. Tshisikhawe	Botany
Dr. S.S. Mnyakeni Moleele	Chemistry
Mr. N. Soganile	Computer Science
Prof. S. Shateyi	Coordinator: Science Foundation Programme
Dr. S. Moyo	Mathematics
Prof. A.N. Traore	Microbiology
Prof. P.J. Taylor	SARCHi Chair
Dr. N.E. Maluta	Physics / Coordinator: Vuwani Science Resource Centre
Dr. A. Bere	Statistics
Prof. I.E.J. Barnhoorn	Zoology
ELECTED MEMBERS
Prof. S.H. Foord	Professor
Prof. P. O. Bessong	Research Professor
Prof. Y. Moodley	Professor
Prof. A. Samie	Associate Professor
Dr. L. Swanepoel	Senior Lecturer
Vacant	Lecturer
NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
I. INSTITUTES
Dr. N.R. Raselekoane	Institute for Gender and Youth Studies
Dr. M.T. Chauke	MER Mathivha Centre for African Languages, Arts and Culture

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
J. DIRECTORS
Prof. H.N. Mutshaeni	Centre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning
Prof. V. O. Netshandama	Community Engagement
Vacant	Institute of Mathematics & Science Education
Vacant	Institute for Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Prof. J. Francis	Institute for Rural Development
Vacant	Institutional Planning & Quality Assurance (IPQA)
Dr. O.S. Obadire (acting)	International Relations
Vacant	Ismael Mohamed Centre for Human & People’s Rights
Mrs M. T. Mulaudzi	Library Services
Senior Prof. G.E. Ekosse	Research and Innovation
Mr. L.G. Tshikhudo	Student Affairs

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
K. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH SCHOOL
Mr. T. Makhubela	Agriculture
Mr. T.R. Nkosi	Education
Mr. T. Mashau	Environmental Sciences
Mr. S. Usinga	Health Sciences
Mr. T. Nemagovhani	Human and Social Sciences
Ms. M. Nemavhidi	Law
Ms. M. Musingadi	Management Sciences
Mr. M.M. Netshiungani	Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Mr. R. Mukwevho	Minister of Education
Mr. L. Munyai	Chair of Postgraduate Committee

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
L. RESOURCE PERSONS
Mr. M. Ligudu	Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration (Acting)
Dr T.V. Dzaga	Director: Communications and Marketing
Mr. A.A. Magadani	Director: Facilities Management
Ms N.R. Mgobo	Director : Finance
Mrs. U. Ndou	Director: Human Resources
Mr. M.S. Khoza	Director: Information Communication Technology Services
Vacant	Director: Internal Audit and Risk
Adv. N.E. Lambani	Director: Legal Services
Vacant	Director: Sports
Mr. T.A. Sibiya	Risk Officer

NAME	DESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS
M. OBSERVERS
Mr. M. Ligudu	Assistant Registrar: Student Administration
Mr. A. Mulaudzi	Assistant Registrar: Auxiliary Services and Examination (Acting)

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