It is a bittersweet moment for the University of the Western Cape as I have accepted the resignation of our Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development and Support, Professor Pamela Dube.
While it is sad that Prof Dube is leaving our University, I am thrilled to announce she has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Technology (CUT) in the Free State. She will be the first woman Vice-Chancellor at CUT. Congratulations, Prof Dube!
Prof Dube has served our University with distinction. She is loved by her colleagues, but more especially the students – always encouraging them to lead. Her bias for the most important constituency on our campus, our students, has always leaned heavily in favour of their well-being.
Since joining UWC in 2015, Prof Dube infused her brand of compassion, duty and care into her portfolio and has helped to grow the services for students at our University. At UWC, Prof Dube’s influence has run deep with students at the centre of her work. Perhaps among her most important achievements was the pivotal role she played in the review process of UWC’s Sexual Violence Policy. She was so adept in that role that in 2019, Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training, appointed her to the Ministerial Task Team on matters relating to sexual harassment and gender-based violence at South African universities.
During her tenure, Prof Dube was instrumental in the creation of residential infrastructure, most notably the new Unibell Residence just off the main campus. She also launched the UWC Media Society to revive student journalism at the University across the platforms of print, radio and television. A radio station with state-of-the-art studios in the Student Centre will be launched soon.
Prof Dube’s initiatives in food security for students caught the attention of international media and Al-Jazeera gave prominent coverage to our University’s efforts in this area. She created a platform conducive to UWC Sport to become one of the most talked about university brands in South Africa, producing a number of successes and national players. In terms of student leadership, she guided and mentored Student Representative Council presidents and their executives to become leaders in their own right.
“It is a tough decision. I have deeply enjoyed working in the service of the whole UWC community, and I sincerely appreciate all the support and opportunities afforded to me to grow and succeed in my role,” she said.
“I truly believe that my UWC experience has played a huge part in preparing me for the next challenge in my career journey. In the next three months, I will do everything possible to ensure a smooth transition as I wrap up my responsibilities so that direction within my portfolio remains clear.
“Thank you again for the opportunity and I wish UWC all the best for the future.”
Please join me in wishing Prof Dube all the best for her exciting new role. We have no doubt that you will be a success, Prof Dube, and you can always count on the support of your UWC family.
Regards,
Prof Tyrone Pretorius
Rector and Vice-Chancellor
While it is sad that Prof Dube is leaving our University, I am thrilled to announce she has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Technology (CUT) in the Free State. She will be the first woman Vice-Chancellor at CUT. Congratulations, Prof Dube!
Prof Dube has served our University with distinction. She is loved by her colleagues, but more especially the students – always encouraging them to lead. Her bias for the most important constituency on our campus, our students, has always leaned heavily in favour of their well-being.Since joining UWC in 2015, Prof Dube infused her brand of compassion, duty and care into her portfolio and has helped to grow the services for students at our University. At UWC, Prof Dube’s influence has run deep with students at the centre of her work. Perhaps among her most important achievements was the pivotal role she played in the review process of UWC’s Sexual Violence Policy. She was so adept in that role that in 2019, Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training, appointed her to the Ministerial Task Team on matters relating to sexual harassment and gender-based violence at South African universities.
During her tenure, Prof Dube was instrumental in the creation of residential infrastructure, most notably the new Unibell Residence just off the main campus. She also launched the UWC Media Society to revive student journalism at the University across the platforms of print, radio and television. A radio station with state-of-the-art studios in the Student Centre will be launched soon.
Prof Dube’s initiatives in food security for students caught the attention of international media and Al-Jazeera gave prominent coverage to our University’s efforts in this area. She created a platform conducive to UWC Sport to become one of the most talked about university brands in South Africa, producing a number of successes and national players. In terms of student leadership, she guided and mentored Student Representative Council presidents and their executives to become leaders in their own right.
“It is a tough decision. I have deeply enjoyed working in the service of the whole UWC community, and I sincerely appreciate all the support and opportunities afforded to me to grow and succeed in my role,” she said.
“I truly believe that my UWC experience has played a huge part in preparing me for the next challenge in my career journey. In the next three months, I will do everything possible to ensure a smooth transition as I wrap up my responsibilities so that direction within my portfolio remains clear.
“Thank you again for the opportunity and I wish UWC all the best for the future.”
Please join me in wishing Prof Dube all the best for her exciting new role. We have no doubt that you will be a success, Prof Dube, and you can always count on the support of your UWC family.
Regards,
Prof Tyrone Pretorius
Rector and Vice-Chancellor
