Closing the gap: the relationship between academic access policy and implementation at Universities in South Africa
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Date
2001-05
Authors
Maharasoa, 'Mangaka M. A.
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University of the Free State
Abstract
On the whole, Mr Malgasperceived the model as having the potential to make
a contribution in the enhancement of student access to South African
universities. Nevertheless, he observed that the issue of "resource
commitment" had not been emphasised in the framework. According to Mr
Malgas, the government should back access policies with provision of
resources (financial, physical and otherwise) to facilitate ease of
implementation. Drawing from his previous experience at universities in
South Africa, the Registrar: Natal University, mentioned that even with the
institutional access policy aspirations in place, only a limited number of
learners were normally admitted to avoid over-stretching the existing
resources.
Mr Malgasalso suggested that the question of student support be included in
the framework, because in his opinion, it would be unacceptable to admit
lea~nersand not help them through their programmes.
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Universities and colleges -- South Africa -- Admission, Universities and colleges -- South Africa -- Entrance requirements, Thesis (Ph.D. (Educational Management and Comparative Education))--University of the Free State, 2001, Academic access, Student access, Access policy, Policy implementation, Selection and admission, Retention and progression, Equity increased participation, Enrolments and throughput