Monday, June 30, 2014

Admission Policy Changes at UCT and HIV rates in Zimbabwe institutions : News from Southern Africa Higher Education

Cape Town’s new student admission policy sparks debate

the university’s new admissions policy is a hybrid procedure using three mechanisms for selection: one part of the class selected just on marks; a second component selected based on performance and ability, which takes account of school and home background; and a third component driven by achieving demographic targets based on an applicant's race and performance.



(University World News Issue No:326)


Campuses hit by high number of HIV infections 

High numbers of new HIV infections are being recorded in tertiary institutions in Zimbabwe. It has become commonplace at graduation ceremonies for students to be awarded degrees or diplomas posthumously, after having succumbed to HIV-Aids.

 (University World News Issue No:326)