Responses to the short-term effect of the zero per cent fee increase on South African universities

Moolman, Anneke Maré; Jacobs, Lena

doi:10.20853/32-1-842

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“…In addition, the presence of universities in communities has brought about changes in social, economic and environmental structure of such communities due to influx of young people for learning purpose. University students do have a way of affecting the social dynamics of their host community either positively or negatively depending on individual perception of their presence (Moolman & Jacobs, 2018). Likewise, since universities are funded by taxpayer's money, hence, there is a serious need for an ongoing updates on their various activities on…”

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“…The DHET policy on throughput of graduate has put educators under unnecessary pressure to increase the pass rate. In some cases underserving students marks are upgraded in other to meet the expected passed rate or the quality of the assessment questions and criteria are reduced to increase the pass rate (Jacobs & Moolman, 2018).…”

Section: Corporate Social Responsibility Ethical Behaviour and Heismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Higher education institutions and corporate social responsibility: triple bottomline as a conceptual framework for community development

Kappo-Abidemi¹,

Ogujiuba²

2020

JESI

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is predicated on three organizational pillars of economic values, social values and environment values known as the "triple bottom-line". This framework refers to an accomplishment of a win-win status quo amongst three units. Stakeholders within the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) somehow have ways of enforcing organizations to comply with these triple bottom-line. However, profit making is not applicable to a considerable extent in (HEIs) funded by government, but accountability is of paramount importance. On the other hand, HEIs are facing challenges induced by labour market dynamics. This article is a based on the triple bottom line conceptual paradigm and reviews CSR and the importance of the paradigm for HEIs in community development for developing countries, using South Africa as a reference point. We relied on existing literature and our analysis suggest that HEIs need to take part in profitable relations with several stakeholders while integrating their visions and purposes into their CSR management agenda. For the reason that the structure of the community is somewhat complex because of diverse personalities with different levels of resource control; adopting CSR would benefit, appropriate integration of community development programmes.. Engagement through CSR will enhance mutual trust, reduce protest and help improve public image of the HEIs. Particular emphasis on HEIs support to economic welfare and social environs would be a value addition to community development.

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Section: A Corporate Social Responsibility Accountability and Heismentioning

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Higher education institutions and corporate social responsibility: triple bottomline as a conceptual framework for community development

Kappo-Abidemi¹,

Ogujiuba²

2020

JESI

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“…The #FeesMustFall (#FMF) protest actions that occurred during 2015-2016 in South Africa affected various stakeholders, especially Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and students themselves. HEIs had to make vast budget cuts and had to perform under enormous pressure (Moolman and Jacobs 2018;Ngoepe 2016;Weidemann 2016). For students, the effects of the #FMF protests have long-lasting effects, where numerous students struggled to cope with exposure to trauma, anxiety and depression as a result of the violent nature of many protest actions (Maphasa 2017).…”

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The #FeesMustFall protests in South Africa: Exploring first-year students’ experiences at a peri-urban university campus

Greeff

Mostert

Kahl

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SAJHE

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Students experienced unique challenges in transitioning to their first-year during the FeesMustFall (#FMF) protest actions. It is important to examine students' first-year adjustment experiences amidst study disruptions to ensure better outcomes of first-year study experiences. The impact of protest actions on the economy, higher education institutions (HEIs) and the individual student may be harmful when not managed effectively. The current study aims to clarify the first-year experience to explore how South African first-year students enrolled at a peri-urban university campus experienced the #FMF protest actions. The peri-urban university campus serves a large rural catchment area. Using the Mmogo-method® and unstructured individual interviews, researchers gathered in-depth experiences of fifteen participants who provided insight into their subjective experiences of their first-year transitions during the #FMF movement. Thematic analysis resulted in four themes: Clashes between students and police or campus security; the impact of protest actions on students' lives; psychological experiences of trauma and physical harm; and student attitudes towards and needs in times of crisis. The study uncovered the experiences of first-year students at a peri-urban campus. The knowledge gathered could aid Greeff, Mostert, Kahl and Jonker The #FeesMustFall protests in South Africa: Exploring first-year students' experiences 79 universities to develop proactive measures to minimize the impact of the protest actions or disruptions on the institution itself, students and stakeholders involved.

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“…Debates around student protests, and the role of student activism in bringing about social change were also sparked, especially after President Jacob Zuma declared that there would be a no-fee increase in 2016 (Arend, 2016; also see Moolman & Jacobs, 2018).…”

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Higher Education Pathways

Jackson

2019

JIMPHE

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Responses to the short-term effect of the zero per cent fee increase on South African universities

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Higher education institutions and corporate social responsibility: triple bottomline as a conceptual framework for community development

Higher education institutions and corporate social responsibility: triple bottomline as a conceptual framework for community development

The #FeesMustFall protests in South Africa: Exploring first-year students’ experiences at a peri-urban university campus

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