The University of Venda Senate

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
RECTORATE
Dr. N.B. NthambeleniVice-Chancellor and Principal (Chairperson)
Prof. J.E. CraffordDeputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic
Dr. R.L. MartinDeputy Vice-Chancellor: Operations
VacantUniversity Registrar
REPRESENTATIVES FROM COUNCIL
Mr. M.P. MolapoCouncil Representative
Prof. K. ZumaCouncil Representative
DEANS OF SCHOOLS
Prof. J.J.O OdhiamboAgriculture
Prof. M.P. MulaudziEducation
Prof. J.O. OdiyoEnvironmental Sciences
Prof. T.M. MulaudziHealth Sciences

 

Prof. M.A. MakgopaHuman and Social Sciences
Prof. L. NdlovuLaw
Prof. A. KadyamatimbaManagement Sciences
Prof. N. PotgieterMathematical and Natural Sciences
NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
A. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof.  P.K. ChaukeAgricultural Economics
Dr. M.O. MarenyaAgricultural Rural Engineering
Prof. J.J. BaloyiVice-Dean (Animal Science)
Consumer Sciences
Dr. H. SilungweCoordinator : Food Science and Technology
Prof. P.O. AdesoyeForestry
Prof. G.R.A. MchauHorticultural Sciences
Prof.  E.T. GwataPlant Production
VacantSoil Science
 

ELECTED MEMBERS

Prof. I. WakindikiResearch Professor
VacantSenior Lecturer
VacantLecturer
 
 
NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
B. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Dr. S.K. MuthambiCurriculum Studies
Prof. N.P. MudzielwanaEarly Childhood Education
Dr. N.F. LitshaniEducational Management
Prof. T. RunhareFoundations of Education
Dr. M. MpetaProfessional Studies
 

ELECTED MEMBERS

VacantProfessor
VacantSenior Lecturer
VacantLecturer

 

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C. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Dr. E.M. StamEcology and Resource Management
Dr.  N.S. NethengweGeography & Geo-information Sciences
Ms. R. MakungoCoordinator: Hydrology and Water Resources
Dr. M. KatakaMining and Environmental Geology
Dr. J. ChakwiziraUrban and Regional Planning
 

ELECTED MEMBERS

Prof. W.M. GitariProfessor
VacantSenior Lecturer
Dr. N.V. MudauLecturer

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
D. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. L.H. NemathagaAdvanced Nursing Science
Dr. C.N. NesamvuniBiokinetics, Recreation and Sports Sciences
Dr. L.F. MushaphiVice-Dean (Nutrition)
Dr. F.J. TakalaniPsychology
Dr. T. G. TshitanganoPublic Health
 

ELECTED MEMBERS

Prof. M.S. MaputleProfessor
Prof. M.L. NetshikwetaProfessor
Dr. R.T LebeseSenior Lecturer
VacantLecturer

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
E. SCHOOL OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. E.K. KluVice-Dean
Dr. P.E. MatshidzeCentre for African Studies
Dr. B. DubeCommunication and Applied Language Studies
Prof. R.R. MolapoDevelopment Studies
Dr. L.M.P. MulaudziEnglish
Prof. M.G. MapayaMusic
Dr. L.D. Mogorosi

 

Social Work
 

ELECTED MEMBERS

VacantProfessor
VacantSenior Lecturer
VacantLecturer

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
F. SCHOOL OF LAW
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Dr. K.A. MothibiVice-Dean
VacantCriminal Justice
Prof. A.O. JegedeCriminal and Procedural Law
Adv. G.J. JoubertJurisprudence
Mr. T.C. MalokaMercantile Law
Prof. A NwaforPrivate Law
Ms. A. LansinkPublic Law
 

ELECTED MEMBERS

VacantProfessor
VacantSenior Lecturer
Mrs. Z. MopaiLecturer

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
G. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. E.K. OseifuahAccounting
Mr. D. TutaniBusiness Information Systems
Ms. N.T. KhohomelaBusiness Management
Dr. G. DafuleyaEconomics
Ms. K.E. KhashaneCoordinator: Human Resource and Labour Relations
Mr. R.F. Mashamba

 

Coordinator: Management Sciences Extended Programme
Prof. N. NkunaOR Tambo Institute of Governance and Policy Studies
Dr. M.M. NekhavhambeCoordinator: Public and Development Administration
Mrs. T. MadzunyeTourism and Hospitality Management
 

ELECTED MEMBERS

Prof. N.M. OcharaResearch Professor
VacantSenior Lecturer
VacantLecturer

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
H. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
Prof. A. ShonhaiBiochemistry
Prof. M.P. TshisikhaweBotany
Dr. S.S. Mnyakeni MoleeleChemistry
Mr. N. SoganileComputer Science
Prof.  S. ShateyiCoordinator: Science Foundation Programme
Dr. S. Moyo

 

Mathematics
Prof. A.N. TraoreMicrobiology
Prof. P.J. TaylorSARCHi Chair
Dr.  N.E. MalutaPhysics / Coordinator: Vuwani Science Resource Centre
Dr. A. BereStatistics
Prof. I.E.J. BarnhoornZoology
 

ELECTED MEMBERS

Prof. S.H. FoordProfessor
Prof. P. O. BessongResearch Professor
Prof. Y. MoodleyProfessor
Prof. A. SamieAssociate Professor
Dr. L. SwanepoelSenior Lecturer
VacantLecturer
NAMEDESIGNATION / 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

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
J. DIRECTORS 
Prof. H.N. MutshaeniCentre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning
Prof.  V. O.  NetshandamaCommunity  Engagement
VacantInstitute  of  Mathematics & Science Education
VacantInstitute  for  Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Prof.  J.  FrancisInstitute for  Rural Development
VacantInstitutional Planning & Quality Assurance (IPQA)
Dr. O.S. Obadire (acting)International  Relations
VacantIsmael  Mohamed Centre for  Human &  People’s Rights
Mrs  M. T. MulaudziLibrary  Services
Senior Prof. G.E. EkosseResearch  and Innovation
Mr. L.G. TshikhudoStudent Affairs

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
K. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH SCHOOL
Mr. T. MakhubelaAgriculture
Mr. T.R. NkosiEducation
Mr. T. MashauEnvironmental Sciences
Mr. S. UsingaHealth Sciences
Mr. T. NemagovhaniHuman and Social Sciences
Ms. M. NemavhidiLaw
Ms. M. MusingadiManagement Sciences
Mr. M.M. NetshiunganiMathematical and Natural Sciences
Mr. R. MukwevhoMinister of Education
Mr. L. MunyaiChair of Postgraduate Committee

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
L.  RESOURCE PERSONS 
Mr. M. LiguduDeputy Registrar: Academic Administration (Acting)
Dr  T.V. DzagaDirector: Communications and Marketing
Mr. A.A. MagadaniDirector:  Facilities Management
Ms N.R. MgoboDirector : Finance
Mrs. U. NdouDirector: Human Resources
Mr. M.S. KhozaDirector: Information Communication Technology Services
VacantDirector: Internal Audit and Risk

 

Adv. N.E. LambaniDirector: Legal Services
VacantDirector: Sports
Mr. T.A. SibiyaRisk Officer

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
M.  OBSERVERS   
Mr. M. LiguduAssistant Registrar: Student Administration
Mr. A. MulaudziAssistant Registrar: Auxiliary Services and Examination (Acting)

 

 

NAMEDESIGNATION / MEMBER STATUS 
O.  SECRETARIAT
Ms. N.C. RampheriCommittee Administration
Mr. N.V. GoliadaCommittee Administration
Mr. K. Mashila

 

Committee Administration
Ms. M.A. LewisCommittee Administration

 

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