The main focus of deliberations during the strategic session were centred around issues of access in higher education, articulation, shortfalls in funding the post school education sector, work placement integrated learning, financial assistance for needy students and many other related issues. Although there were different views raised by the various stakeholders, it was agreed that access to post school education and training should be broadened in order to address societal challenges of unemployment and inequality in the modern democracy. Of great concern to stakeholders that participated during the deliberations was the dire shortage of financial assistance to needy students which hampered access and success.