Equity and anti-discrimination

• Respect all stakeholders, regardless of their position or title.
• Create a respectful, inclusive, professional environment at the university, where all stakeholders are treated with fairness and respect.

Respect and non-discrimination

• Empower disadvantaged students and treat all students equally, regardless of race, religion, sex, or gender.
• Understand and appreciate different cultures, respect others' spaces and belongings, and show gratitude.
• Understand what respect means to others and do not impose one's beliefs on others.

Advocacy and support

• Treat patients fairly and root out corrupt leaders who abuse power.
• Create a positive, supportive environment that values diversity and promotes holistic development of students and well-being of staff.
• Invest time in students' holistic development and remain sensitive to their needs.
• Provide support to research candidates and respond to the needs of NSFAS beneficiaries.

Mentoring and listening

• Mentor and encourage critical thinking and open debates.
• Listen to one another's concerns and opinions, even if there is disagreement.
• Prioritise freedom of speech, allow individuals to express their views in an appropriate manner without being ostracised.

Professionalism

• Provide excellent service to all stakeholders, inside and outside the university, and prioritise faster service delivery, particularly in facilities management.
• Ensure professionalism in interactions, collaborate and help each other, highlight achievements of colleagues.

Professionalism and objectivity

• Prioritise professionalism and objectivity and listen to one another's concerns and opinions.
• Remain open to different viewpoints and avoid gender bias.

Understanding and compassion

• Emphasise the significance of compassion, empathy, kindness and patience in interactions with others.
• Create an environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing thoughts and ideas, where we listen to others without immediately responding or dismissing their concerns.
• Provide a safe space for students and staff to share struggles and seek assistance when needed.

Customer service and kindness

• Ensure kindness, empathy and compassion, and treat people with respect and dignity.
• Greet, smile, and acknowledge others, and address the needs of those affected by one's actions.
• Prioritise kindness among administrative and library staff, including timeous responses to customer queries.

Fair salaries

• Pay adequate salaries and provide developmental opportunities for growth.

Campus facilities and cleanliness

• Ban drinking or smoking in prohibited areas and ensure appropriate disposal of rubbish.
• Prioritise gender-neutral bathrooms and wheelchair accessibility throughout the campus.
• Work towards better education and awareness among lecturers and support staff regarding disabilities, such as braille and sign language.

Open communication

• Ensure transparency and ethical behaviour, communicate clearly and timeously, avoid lies and rudeness, and act on reports of discrimination.
• Facilitate open discussions and mediation when values and cultures are in conflict.
• Actively engage in conversations, pay attention to what others say, take requests and suggestions seriously.

Critical thinking and open debates

• Remain open to different viewpoints and avoid gender bias and the promotion of false and radical gender ideology.
• Listen to and appreciate different cultures, treat others with dignity, and handle discrimination cases with care.
• Encourage critical thinking and open debates, value opinions and contributions from all members of the university community.
• Prioritise respectful academic debates and increase availability of interpreters to ensure effective communication.

Personal development

• Create a new university community culture, emphasising collaboration, collegiality, and students' holistic development.
• Arrange mental health awareness workshops, treat external stakeholders with equity, break down silos and foster collegial behaviour.
• Provide continuous learning and growth opportunities, including respect for differences.

Nurturing and inspiring young people

• Improve staff and student support for academic success, provide moral guidance, and support fellow students.
• Create an enjoyable working environment that encourages team, charitable, and volunteering opportunities, as well as promoting corporate social responsibility.

Inclusivity and diversity

• Be culturally sensitive and have an inclusive approach that recognises and celebrates diversity.
• Understand and allow for differences in culture, language, and educational backgrounds.
• Prioritise transformation and equity, implement transformation-driven policies and exercise zero tolerance for racism and sexism.
• Ensure that decision-making processes are inclusive, as organisations can benefit from a diverse range of perspectives and ideas.

Diversity and inclusion

• Prioritise religious freedom, student representation and participation, wheelchair accessibility, and listening to minority voices.
• Institute welcoming, inclusive university activities, such as educating staff on disabilities, gender-neutral bathrooms and mentoring programmes.
• Remain open to different viewpoints and avoid gender bias.
• Encourage the use of multiple languages at the university.

Respect

• Show respect to others - it should not have to be earned.
• Respect others' opinions, boundaries, cultures, religious backgrounds, and right to privacy.
• Respect all staff members, regardless of their likeability, and treat everyone equally.
• Respect the Constitution of South Africa with no tolerance for unfair practices or discrimination.
• Ensure respectful communication, including answering e-mails promptly and proper e-mail etiquette.

Equality and inclusivity

• Value everyone's opinions and contributions and treat all with dignity and equality.
• Display courtesy and gratitude in daily interactions, zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying and belittling others.

Positive working environment

• Create a positive working environment that fosters trust and inclusivity.
• Create safe spaces for voicing concerns, learning from mistakes, and accommodating each other's needs.
• Hold team building activities and treat all staff, students and stakeholders as participants in the university's collective endeavour to improve society.
• Value and consider the contributions of individuals at all levels, as this fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Psychological safety and well-being

• Prioritise psychological safety, including nurturing young people and inspiring future leaders.
• Create increased awareness and action regarding physical safety and protection of wellbeing.
• Ensure greater awareness about voluntary programmes and organisations like Rape Crisis.