1. (University perspective) Reflections on leading a campaign in Africa: Key success factors Prof H Russel Botman Rector & Vice-Chancellor, Stellenbosch University; Vice-President, Association of African Universities 6 September 2012Advancement Academy1

2. This session The story of Stellenbosch University’s HOPE Project 5 key lessons to share Building higher education capacity together across Africa 6 September 2012Advancement Academy2

3. The role of higher education Castells: – The University System: Engine of development in the new world economy (1991) Gould: – Higher education has a social mission to empower individuals and to serve the public good (2004) 6 September 2012Advancement Academy3

4. Stellenbosch University (SU) 6 September 2012Advancement Academy4 FAST FACTS Established in 1918 Four campuses 28,000 students 10 faculties 900 staff members Research intensive

5. SU’s transformation 6 September 2012Advancement Academy5

6. SU’s transformation 6 September 2012Advancement Academy6 2000: ‘Strategic Framework for the Turn of the Century and Beyond’

7. SU’s transformation 6 September 2012Advancement Academy7 2000: ‘Strategic Framework for the Turn of the Century and Beyond’ 2007: Pedagogy of hope

8. SU’s advancement Campaign 6 September 2012Advancement Academy8

9. SU’s advancement Campaign 6 September 2012Advancement Academy9 www.thehopeproject.co.za

10. HOPE Project capital campaign 6 September 2012Advancement Academy10 STAGE 1 April 2007: Silent phase June 2010: Public launch April 2012: Milestones

11. HOPE Project capital campaign 6 September 2012Advancement Academy11 SOURCES Internal resources reallocated Government funding Donations, research contracts, sponsorships

12. HOPE Project capital campaign 6 September 2012Advancement Academy12 RESULTS Societal impact Postgraduate platform Research output International rankings

13. HOPE Project capital campaign 6 September 2012Advancement Academy13 STAGE 2: New quantum challenge

14. Lessons 6 September 2012Advancement Academy14 1. Vision, vision, vision

15. Lessons 6 September 2012Advancement Academy15 2. Institutional support

16. Lessons 6 September 2012Advancement Academy16 3. Strategic utilisation of resources

17. Lessons 6 September 2012Advancement Academy17 4. Integrated planning

18. Lessons 6 September 2012Advancement Academy18 5. Leadership

19. Journey of hope 6 September 2012Advancement Academy19

20. Thank you! Contact details 6 September 2012Advancement Academy20 Stellenbosch University (SU) www.sun.ac.za @StellenboschUni +27 21 808-9111 Rector & Vice-Chancellor russelbotman@sun.ac.za +27 21 808 4490 SU’s HOPE Project www.thehopeproject.co.za