ENGAGE 19 - Higher Education Professionalisation

Higher education professionalisation refers to the systematic efforts to develop and enhance the skills, knowledge, and competencies of all staff in higher education, from academic staff involved in teaching and learning (T&L), to senior and executive leadership, as well as support, management and professionals in student affairs and services (SAS) and allied domains. The professionalisation of these roles is critical for ensuring that universities and other higher education institutions meet the demands of an increasingly complex and globalised educational landscape.
Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak from the University of Cape Town leads DHET-funded efforts to support the professional development of T&L staff. She was joined by Prof Birgit Schreiber (University of the Western Cape) who has led and researched a number of professionalisation programmes in higher education.