TUT to keep its VC
Council of Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recently announced that Professor Lourens van Staden will continue to act as vice-chancellor for the next three years. Prof. Van Staden had been acting in the position since December 2014.
The Mail and Guardian reported that the extension of Van Staden’s appointment by three years was a considered option against calling for applications, according to the TUT Council.
TUT stated that it would be unfair to bring in somebody new in the current environment, and that Van Staden understands the environment. Tehe TUT Council appreciated that there has been a general sense of stability since he started acting in the position.
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