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Aslam Fataar | Leading change: The next chapter for Stellenbosch

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The next Rector of Stellenbosch University must embody a transformative vision rooted in inclusivity, accountability, and a profound commitment to the transformative potential of the academic project, writes the author. (ER Lombard/Gallo Images)
The next Rector of Stellenbosch University must embody a transformative vision rooted in inclusivity, accountability, and a profound commitment to the transformative potential of the academic project, writes the author. (ER Lombard/Gallo Images)

Stellenbosch University finds itself at a pivotal crossroads, facing multifaceted challenges that demand decisive leadership. This moment calls for a rector who will not merely steer the institution through turbulent waters but will anchor it in a palpable and productive institutional academic identity, writes Aslam Fataar.

Amid the public drama surrounding current leadership appointments at universities in the Western Cape, a critical aspect has been sidelined: the profound impact these appointments have on the broader public mission of our universities.

With Stellenbosch University having embarked on its search for the next vice-chancellor, also known as the rector, it is imperative that this process be framed within a clear view of the university's larger purpose.

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