Communication and transparency

• Provide current, relevant information.
• Prioritise open, professional communication with students, including clear, effective writing.
• Acknowledge and reward good work, conduct regular evaluations, be flexible with deadlines.

Communication and transparency

• Provide a platform for students to provide input about proposed changes, and for honest communication between staff and students.
• Include critical engagement and dialogue in all aspects of campus life.
• Provide the best technology for online learning, clear standards of education, accessibility, and availability for consultations.

Diversity and inclusion

• Ensure diversity in staff and students, particularly senior positions.
• Recognise and support black females in key decision-making roles.
• Prioritise a decolonised and feminist curriculum.

Inclusivity and diversity

• Accept and incorporate diverse opinions and academic backgrounds, be intentional and unapologetic about transformation journey.
• Advance inclusivity and the decolonisation of student residences.
• Diversify staff, incorporate more African intellectuals and diversify language options for studies.

Quality and excellence

• Pursue excellence in the workplace, especially effective communication, teaching and learning, leadership, research and inclusivity.
• Prioritise excellence in research in order to obtain research funding, adhere to international standards, and upgrade facilities.

Professionalism and excellence

• Ensure professionalism and excellence in conduct, dress and communication.
• Encourage critical thinking, provide access to the latest research, operational excellence, and mastery of skills.
• Reward competent lecturers and support staff who are student-focused, with a high level of expertise.

Ethical conduct

• Prioritise consistency, trust, shared humanity, and dedication to service.
• Emphasise honesty, integrity, transparency, and ethical leadership.
• Take personal responsibility for one's actions, behaviour and conduct.

Academic integrity and quality

• Uphold institutional values and make decisions that prioritise students' academic development.
• Ensure that decisions add value to students' education, rather than focusing on financial viability.
• Create an environment that supports academic freedom, authenticity and integrity.

Professional development

• Focus on professionalism, accountability, inclusiveness, quality assurance, flexibility, problem-solving and corporate governance.
• Remain up to date with industry developments, continuous learning, collaboration with experts.
• Provide career development opportunities, and efficient responses to queries and problems.

Empowerment and development

• Prioritise skills development, take advantage of the opportunities the university has to offer.
• Consider middle-income households when offering bursaries and investigate providing low cost textbooks.
• Empower those with disabilities and build relationships globally for better job opportunities.

Support and collaboration

• Create a positive and supportive work environment.
• Foster consistency, trust, shared humanity, active listening, and accessibility.
• Go the extra mile, provide support in difficult times, and ensure that all feel respected and valued.

Collaboration and partnerships

• Build relationships globally for better job opportunities, collaborate with international academic institutions, and improve relationships with thesis supervisors.
• Encourage critical thinking, provide access to the latest research, and mastery of skills.

Accountability and responsibility

• Be punctual, reliable and responsible.
• Emphasise education, reliability and a positive attitude.
• Take personal responsibility for physical and mental well-being, and ownership of one's actions, behaviour and conduct.

Accountability and responsibility

• Hold oneself and peers accountable for actions.
• Ensure efficient disciplinary processes for both staff and students.
• Emphasise time management and meet deadlines.
• Be responsible and avoid plagiarism or unethical behaviour.

Innovation and adaptability

• Ensure creativity and innovation and listen to staff recommendations.
• Remain up to date with industry developments, continuous learning, collaborate with experts.
• Focus on continuous improvement, curiosity, and increasing knowledge.
• Engage with the community and participate in research meetings and conferences.

Sustainability and environmental responsibility

• Assist communities in need and produce work that benefits society in a sustainable manner.
• Create a safe environment, invest in indigenous knowledge systems and sustainability, and protect facilities and assets for future generations.

Student support and engagement

• Deliver high-quality service, efficient responses to student needs and flexibility.
• Ensure clear and effective communication with students.
• Produce students with the best graduate attributes.

Student support and well-being

• Care for the well-being of all students, express kindness and consideration to others, treat others with respect and compassion.
• Provide in-person support to students, listen to the needs of students.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for students, including structured training, leadership development, and career progression programmes.

Well-being and work-life balance

• Treat others honestly and fairly, acknowledge and reward good work and behaviour.
• Love what you do, have an attitude of excellence, remain open to constructive criticism that supports growth.
• Address issues such as unrealistic expectations, lack of support, better work-life balance.
• Create a "green" culture, provide safe spaces, and encourage flexibility in deadlines.

Equality and fairness

• Ensure fair assessment, regardless of skin colour.
• Recognise and address racial disparities, remain factual and objective, ensure transparency in decision-making.