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Memorandum from the Parliamentary Office
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 2050
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: 16/08/2013
(INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 27 OF 2013)
Dr A Lotriet (DA) to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training:
1) What are the future plans for the National Institute for Higher
Education (NIHE) in Mpumalanga once the Mpumalanga University is in
operation;
2) Whether the staff of the Mpumalanga NIHE have been informed of what
their future positions are; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant
details?
NW2472E
REPLY:
1) The role of the National Institute for Higher Education in Mpumalanga
(NIHE-MP) is currently being evaluated. A consultative meeting between
the Department of Higher Education and Training, NIHE-MPâs Board and
Executive Management was convened in January 2013 to discuss the
establishment of the new university and its possible impact on the
Institute. The Board was requested to consider possible scenarios going
forward and provide the Department with an assessment of its views on the
possible future role that NIHE-MP could play within the changing
landscape of higher education provision in the province once the
university is established. NIHE-MPâs report and proposal was submitted to
the Department and further engagement with NIHE-MP will be carried out
once the evaluation is completed.
2) It was jointly agreed that the Board and its Executive Management would
ensure that NIHE staff are kept informed of developments as it unfolds.
Compiler/contact persons: Dr Parker and Dr van Staden
Ext: 6214 and 5889
DIRECTOR â GENERAL
STATUS:
DATE:
REPLY TO QUESTION 2050 APPROVED/NOT APPROVED/AMENDED
Dr B NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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