Stellenbosch university's (SU) senate on Friday adopted a motion of confidence in and support for rector and vice-chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers and his management team 'in their pursuit of inclusivity and multilingualism' at the institution.
Stellenbosch University's senate has backed up its rector and vice-chancellor after a furore regarding language policy at the institution.Stellenbosch university's senate on Friday adopted a motion of confidence in and support for rector and vice-chancellor Prof Wim de Villiers and his management team “in their pursuit of inclusivity and multilingualism” at the institution.
“The noncompliance with, or incorrect implementation of, such policy by certain groups and/or individuals in specific contexts within the institution does not support a vote of non-confidence in the rector, but rather supports a) the continued reflection by the university community on how to best become an inclusive and multilingual institution where everyone’s rights are protected and promoted, and b) support of management, including the rector, to realise an inclusive and multilingual...
“As one of the leading experts of language policy and planning, I can confidently say the intended no-confidence vote against the rector has no basis. What our university has achieved with regards to multilingualism is not matched by most universities in the country.”
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