Academic Development Unit

Centre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning

The Academic Development Unit (ADU) supports academic staff and students through tailored developmental programmes.

The unit is structured into two synergistic sub-units:

  •  Staff Support and Development focuses on empowering educators through capacity-building initiatives, professionalisation of teaching, and curriculum enhancement.
  •  Student Support and Development, which offers comprehensive learning support aimed at fostering student success, retention, and transition into a higher education environment.

Staffing

Head of Department (HoD): Dr F. Ravhuhali

Secretary: Mr N. Mathase

Educational Development Practitioners

  1. 1. Ms T. Takalani – Lecturer (Student Support and Development)
  2. 2. Dr T.L. Nyete – Senior Lecturer (Student Support and Development)
  3. 3. Ms K.M. Muthivhi – Lecturer (Staff Support and Development)
  4. 4. Ms Mboweni – Lecturer (Staff Support and Development)
  5. 5. Dr S.A. Hlabane – Senior Lecturer, Curriculum Specialist

Contact Us

  • fhatuwani.ravhuhali@univen.ac.za
  • nndweleni.mathase@univen.ac.za
  • liberty.nyete@univen.ac.za
  • khuliso.muthivhi@unven.ac.za
  • sipho.hlabane@univen.ac.za
  • takalani.tshililo@univen.ac.za
  • hlayisani.mboweni@univen.ac.za

Phone: 0159628272/0159628485

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