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CHE seminar on the extended curriculum proposal held on 17th September
On the 17th of September 2013 the CHE held a seminar to discuss the recenty released CHE Task Team report proposing undergraduate reform in South Africa. Some task team members attended the seminar…
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CHE-HELTASA winners for National Excellence in T&L selected
The winners of the CHE-HELTASA (Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of Southern Africa) National Excellence in Teaching and Learning Awards for 2013 have been selected. They will be announced at…
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The task team report on an extended curriculum released
The task team report:  A proposal for undergraduate curriculum reform in South Africa: The case for a flexible curriculum structure has now been released for public comment. Download the full report:…
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CHE comments on draft policy and regulation
As requested by Minister of Higher Education and Training the CHE has commented on: The Draft Policy on Student Housing at Public Universities and the Minimum Norms and Standards Applicable The Draft…
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Latest Publications

The Programme (goals, strategy and plan) of the CHE, 2006 - 2009
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) was established as an independent statutory body in May 1998 in terms of the 'Higher Education Act, No 101 of…
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A Good Practice Guide for Quality Management of Research
ForewordA project focused on quality issues in research management was started by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) in 2003. This project…
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Annual Report of the Council on Higher Education 2004/2005
Introduction   The Council on Higher Education (CHE) exists as an independent statutory body in terms of the Higher Education Act, No. 101 of 1997…
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Promotion of Access to Information - Manual and Form
Promotion of Access to Information - Manual and Form, 2005The Promotion of Access to Information Act, No 2 of 2000 gives effect to the constitutional…
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