Inyathelo Presentation Rosenberg

Are our Science Graduates Ready for Work?

An Environmental Perspective with Proposals for Action

Dr Eureta Rosenberg [email protected]

Are Environmental Science Graduates Ready for Work?

Dr Eureta Rosenberg [email protected]

Yes and No

What is the impact on productivity & innovation?

Dr Eureta Rosenberg [email protected]

Water Services

Laboratory Testing

Water licensing Service delivery

Policy into New Practice

Job Creation

What Do Employers Need from Graduates?

Dr Eureta Rosenberg [email protected]

Skills

Technical competencies (with depth & breadth)

Relationalcompetencies

Transformational leadership

Combination skills

Do Universities Provide These Skills?

Dr Eureta Rosenberg [email protected]

Yes and No

What Are The Challenges?

Dr Eureta Rosenberg [email protected]

Curriculum Review

Course Materials

Staff Capacity

Business Model &

Performance Metrics

FullAccess

What can be done to improve graduate skills quality and relevance?

Dr Eureta Rosenberg [email protected]

Provide Full Access

Enable Curriculum Innovation

Invest in Staff Capacity Building

Facilitate inter-institutional interaction

• Invest more in teaching and learning• Provide career & study guidance for university students• Research new, ‘green’ & latent work opportunities

• Prepare students for new careers• Change approach if a field transforms profoundly• Collaborate on local textbooks & e-resources

• Provide for professional development• Develop knowledge of field, subject, pedagogy• Reward staff development that benefits students

• Regular forums for HEIs & HEIs + Employers• Provide incentives for collaboration• Improve mechanisms for coordination

Thank You

For more information on GreenMatter and its higher education consultations, please visit

www.greenmatter.co.za

Dr Eureta Rosenberg [email protected]