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ADvTECH Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1990/001119/06)
Share code: ADH & ISIN: ZAE000031035
("ADvTECH")
Press Release
17 July 2006
ADVTECH STRENGTHENS ACADEMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL
ADvTECH Limited, the education, recruitment and human resources group, today
announced the appointment of Professor Nicky Morgan as Chair of its Academic
Advisory Council (AAC).
Prof Morgan is the Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the Walter Sisulu
University (WSU). During 2001 the Minister of Education, Prof Kader Asmal,
requested him to provide turnaround leadership to the University of Transkei.
He is a Fulbright Fellow and winner of the Abe Bailey Award for university
achievements. He is a graduate of UWC, Stellenbosch University Graduate School
of Business and Cornell University. He has participated in several published
works, including books and articles.
During his development and growth from student activist to institutional
leadership, he has had extensive exposure to management and administration of
schools, technikons and universities, student and union affairs and
institutional transformation.
Frank Thompson, Advtech CEO, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Professor Morgan to the AAC. He brings an
exceptional store of educational and business knowledge and will provide
valuable input to the Group, and, in particular, to the Independent Institute of
Education (IIE). His appointment underlines Advtech"s commitment to sound
governance and our ongoing commitment to quality and transformation in
education."
THE AAC is the oversight council for the Independent Institute of Education,
which is the juristic persona of Advtech"s Education division. It is an
advisory structure made up of internal and external stakeholders. Its mandate is
to provide external industry and academic advice and direction to the academic
governance structure of the IIE.
Professor Morgan commented on his appointment, "I am honoured by my appointment
as Chair of the AAC. I believe this role will enable me to participate in
development of appropriate policies and strategies for key institutional
management and governance structures at all levels. I look forward to working
with the Group to unlock the exciting development potential of its educational
model."
Professor Morgan"s appointment is effective from 14 July 2006.
For further information contact:
ADvTECH
Frank Thompson 011 676 8000
Brunswick
Rob Pinker 011 268 5750 / 083 326 7794
Notes to Editors
Profile of Professor Nicholas Morgan
B Com (UWC); Hons (Stell), MBA (Stell) MS (Cornell USA).
Prof Morgan has been registered professionally with the SABPP since its
inception in 1983. He is the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of
Transkei that recently became the Walter Sisulu University, merging Unitra,
Border and Eastern Cape Technikon. During 2001 the Minister of Education, Prof
Asmal, requested him to provide leadership at the University of Transkei. Among
his achievements during his period as administrator, UNITRA"S financial
situation improved by more than R40m. Prof Morgan has participated in several
international study tours, executive visits and conferences in Africa, USA,
Canada, South America, Europe and Australia. He is a Fulbright Fellow, selected
as a USSALEP Young Academics Travel Fellow, Winner of the Abe Bailey Award for
university achievements, and the Sales House Bursary Award during his primary
school years. He obtained merit recognition for contributions at Cornell
University, School of Industrial and Labour Relations Extension. He has
participated in several published works, including books and articles. During
his development and growth from student activist to institutional leadership, he
has had extensive exposure to university management and administration, student
and union affairs and institutional transformation.
The Independent Institute of Education (IIE)
The Independent Institute of Education (IIE) serves as the overarching academic
body for the following educational brands, Varsity College Vega, The Brand
Communications School, College Campus and Rosebank College, amongst others. The
IIE has responsibility for academic governance, teaching, assessment and quality
assurance. Programme development and review as well as monitoring of quality and
individual site capacity are priorities. Ultimately the IIE takes responsibility
for the registration, assessment and certification of all students at each site
of delivery.
The scope of these functions encompasses a wide range of external aspects
including the establishment and maintenance of relationships with relevant
Government bodies and consultation with industry stakeholders in order to ensure
that qualifications are relevant and current.
The IIE is a wholly owned subsidiary of AdvTech Limited which is listed on the
JSE.
Date: 17/07/2006 02:52:07 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
