Vision
The department is representative of the national demographics in terms of its profile of academic and PASS staff, and of its student body;
The department is an internationally competitive, non-racial university Department in Africa, reflective and benefitting of its diversity, in alignment with UCT’s Afropolitan strategic goals;
Vigorous discussion that celebrates diversity of both thought and opinion is part of the departmental culture;
The departmental climate reflects African perspectives on teaching and research;
All academically eligible students are accepted, irrespective of financial means, previous disadvantages, disabilities, race, or gender;
All students, postdoctoral fellows and staff interact with each other with equality, respect, and a positive attitude without fear of prejudice or discrimination;
All students receive the highest quality education and training possible, such that they are able to compete internationally on an equal footing when they graduate;
All students, postdoctoral fellows and staff are valued and appreciated;
Staff and postdoctoral fellows are able to learn, grow and develop;
Students, postdoctoral fellows and staff are empowered to take charge of their career paths;
Staff and postdoctoral fellows have job security during their times of employment.
Staff remuneration is fair, equitable and competes at commercial and international levels.
All stakeholders feel an integral part of the Departmental community.