Have your say in UniSey’s development plans |12 July 2016

The University of Seychelles (UniSey) is currently reviewing its strategic objectives and development plans and as such is organising a public meeting to obtain the views of the people of Seychelles.

The meeting will take place on Saturday July 16, 2016 at 12 noon at the university’s theatre at Anse Royale.

The university is planning to expand its curriculum by offering a range of ‘Access to Higher Education’ programmes, providing opportunities for non-traditional, higher education students to work towards attaining a degree.

One aspect of its plan is to design a curriculum which meets the future needs of the people and organisations of Seychelles. 

“We will design learning programmes that are accessible to those who wish to gain a recognised qualification, but who are unable to attend university in the traditional way,” a spokesperson for the UniSey said.

“Education is one vehicle to help the people of Seychelles improve their life-chances, confidence, qualifications and quality of life, as well as to make positive contributions to our changing society and economy,” said the spokesperson.

“Your opinions and ideas are very important to us.  First and foremost, we want the student experience to be at the heart of everything we do; we also hope that by carrying out rigorous research and consultancy we will raise the profile of the university,” the spokesperson added. 

The university is determined to strengthen its position as the knowledge hub of the Indian Ocean, to be the university of choice for its most talented academics, and to make a positive impact on the social and economic development of the country.

“We will continually improve our university by striving for excellence in teaching and learning, research, collaborations and operations.  As our motto states, ‘Your Future is in Your Hands’.  Have your say and contribute to the development of our national university.

The Five S’s

This project is led by Michael Hall, an educational specialist in the areas of teacher training and strategic management.  Mr Hall has a Master’s degree in Strategic Management from Manchester University and has recently completed his PhD in ‘The Sociology of Further and Higher Education’, with Anglia Ruskin University in the UK.  For more information about the project please email him directly at Michael.Hall@unisey.ac.sc.