Unam VC race down to the wire
Four academics have been shortlisted for the position of University of Namibia vice-chancellor, Namibian Sun has learned.
According to highly placed sources the four include the current pro-vice chancellor for academic affairs, Frednard Gideon, and Kenneth Matengu, the pro-vice chancellor responsible for research, innovation and development.
Namibian Sun understands that an associate professor in Unam's educational foundations and management department, Elizabeth Amukugo, has also been shortlisted for the top job.
The fourth shortlisted candidate is believed to be based in South Africa and his name could not be independently verified at the time of going to press last night.
The four candidates are expected to make presentations next Friday before a search committee that was appointed by the university's council. Unam council chairperson Sam Shivute was unreachable yesterday. Shivute is a member of the search committee. According to Unam, the candidates will outline their vision and strategies at the Peter Katjavivi (PK) Hall 1 at the university's main campus next week.
The vacancy for Unam's top administrative post was advertised following the retirement of long-serving Professor Lazarus Hangula, who has spent about 14 years at the country's flagship university. Hangula is retiring in August.
If successful, Gideon, who is 42 this year, will make history by becoming the youngest ever vice-chancellor in the history of Unam. In fact, Gideon is the first Namibian to hold the pro-vice chancellor post in Unam's history.
He previously served as dean of Unam's Faculty of Science. Gideon is a Unam graduate and holds a PhD in applied mathematics from the University of North-West and a master's degree in science in mathematics from Rhodes University.
The other shortlisted pro-vice chancellor, Matengu, holds a PhD in human geography, a master's in social science and a diploma in environmental law-making from the University of Eastern Finland. He also holds a BA in sociology and geography from the University of Namibia.
Amukugo, who recently launched a book on democracy and education, has a PhD in education and two master's degrees.
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According to highly placed sources the four include the current pro-vice chancellor for academic affairs, Frednard Gideon, and Kenneth Matengu, the pro-vice chancellor responsible for research, innovation and development.
Namibian Sun understands that an associate professor in Unam's educational foundations and management department, Elizabeth Amukugo, has also been shortlisted for the top job.
The fourth shortlisted candidate is believed to be based in South Africa and his name could not be independently verified at the time of going to press last night.
The four candidates are expected to make presentations next Friday before a search committee that was appointed by the university's council. Unam council chairperson Sam Shivute was unreachable yesterday. Shivute is a member of the search committee. According to Unam, the candidates will outline their vision and strategies at the Peter Katjavivi (PK) Hall 1 at the university's main campus next week.
The vacancy for Unam's top administrative post was advertised following the retirement of long-serving Professor Lazarus Hangula, who has spent about 14 years at the country's flagship university. Hangula is retiring in August.
If successful, Gideon, who is 42 this year, will make history by becoming the youngest ever vice-chancellor in the history of Unam. In fact, Gideon is the first Namibian to hold the pro-vice chancellor post in Unam's history.
He previously served as dean of Unam's Faculty of Science. Gideon is a Unam graduate and holds a PhD in applied mathematics from the University of North-West and a master's degree in science in mathematics from Rhodes University.
The other shortlisted pro-vice chancellor, Matengu, holds a PhD in human geography, a master's in social science and a diploma in environmental law-making from the University of Eastern Finland. He also holds a BA in sociology and geography from the University of Namibia.
Amukugo, who recently launched a book on democracy and education, has a PhD in education and two master's degrees.
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