Authors
Innocent Chirisa, Vice Chancellor Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University; Innocent Chirisa , Vice Chancellor of the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) is a Full Professor in Urban and Regional Planning. ; Patience Mukuzunga, Town Planning Officer of the Department of Spatial Planning and Development, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works and Advocate for SDG 4 and Teach for Zimbabwe Alumni; Africa Muneti, Firm Central Property Group: Harare,; Vincent Itai Tanyanyiwa , Zimbabwe Open University: Harare; Rejoice Madobi; Edson Chagwedera, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University: Bindura,; Fredrick Kasese; Tinashe Magande , Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ; Thulani S Makamure, Lecturer in the Department of Business Enterprise and Management (UZ); Thulani S Makamure, Lecturer in the Department of Business Enterprise and Management (UZ); Tafadzwa Jimu, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University: Bindura, Mashonaland Central; Phillip Musoni, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University: Bindura, Mashonaland Central; Unice Goshomi, Women's University in Africa: Harare, Harare, ZW; Josphat Nyoni, Women University in Afriac: Harare, Zimbabwe; Brighton T. Imbayarwo; Pamela F. Mudzamba ; Dominica Chikozho, Lecturer In The Faculty Of Management And Entrepreneurial Sciences With (Women's University In Africa).; Halleluah Chirisa, Research and Innovation Director, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe.; Ephias Gudyanga , Midlands State University: Gweru, Midlands, ZW; Erick Nyoni; Josphat Nyoni, Women University in Afriac: Harare, Zimbabwe; Ngonidzashe Mutanana, Africa Univeristy: Mutare, Manicaland; Pamela Mudzamba, abwe Open University and a Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology; Peter Manyoni, Women's University in Africa: Harare; Catherine Munditi; Gerry Mhlanga, Chairperson and lecturer of the faculty of Education Governance Theology and Leadership (ZEGU; Patience Mukuzunga, Town Planning Officer of the Department of Spatial Planning and Development, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works
Keywords:
public university, demand, ecosystem, policy support system
Synopsis
Education in Zimbabwe has always been supported and anchored by private faith organisations. Some centenarian schools in the country have never ceased to play that role of enlightening society. Most have been known for creating solid and rounded cadres that are not only highly disciplined but also ones that have helped in shaping ideology and patriotism that defines what Zimbabwe is today. Even in the higher and tertiary education sphere, one cannot ignore the contributions by Solusi seminary and a host of mission-based teachers and technical colleges in the land. The end of the 20th into the beginning of the 21st century has seen many private universities coming in to deliver and contribute to higher and tertiary education. For years, Zimbabwe has taken pride in having very high literacy rate in Africa. The existing private universities have always had different besetting experiences as they endeavour to contribute to the all-important sector. Some of the known challenges are poor enrolments largely due to the skewedness of ‗favourable fees‘ being in public universities, high staff turnover rates, as staff find it more lucrative to be in state universities, and failure to expand and become full-fledged universities that offer a full range of degree programmes including those in health and engineering sciences. In some instances, governance issues are raised; whereas the regulator may require having full establishments of staff within private universities, alternative methods of staff hiring befitting the 21st Century University Education, like visiting lectureship and professorship are not well embraced. With the pronounced Education 5.0 in the land, the higher and tertiary education sector is coming in to create a cadre of professionals that are innovative, skilful and with greater aptitudes beyond literacy. In this light, the state alone cannot fill the big gap hence the acceptance to license private players to also contribute. The big question lies in checking on whether the ‗assistant‘ wields all the muscle and capacity to get it alone. If university education goes beyond just tutelages and rhetoric, then critical investment though xii around the higher and tertiary education sector must be seriously interrogated and candidly debated upon. Unfortunately, up to now, there is paucity of this kind of debate. Solicited Contributions/Papers To plug this debate, the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) is creating such a platform of debate towards formulating sustainable next steps. Solicited were papers that speak to, but not limited to the following subthemes: • The 21st Century University: The Making of a Private University • Comparative History (between lower and higher education) of Education Delivery in Zimbabwe • Private Universities and the Education 5.0 Philosophy and Doctrine • Higher and Tertiary Education Regulation: Is there Scope for Innovativeness? • Higher and Tertiary Education Financing and the Private University System • The Complimentary Role of Private University Education to the State pronounced visions and policies • Leadership and Governance of Universities: Could Private Universities be Falling Short? • Hiring in Private Universities: Whose Interests Count and Could it be Different Elsewhere? • Student Grooming and Mentorship Programmes in Private Universities? Did You Say the Product from Our Pot is Different? • Mukomberanwa: Is Higher and Tertiary Education Truly Collaborative Effort? • Self-Financing Studentship: Is Getting Enrolled in a Private University Just Luxury? • Accreditation of Degree Programmes: Are Private Universities a Punch Bag? • Is Private University Business a Profit-making Venture?
Author Biographies
Innocent Chirisa, Vice Chancellor Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University
Inocent Chirisa is a Full Professor of Urban and Regional Planning. His research has focused on resilience, environmental systems dynamics with a proclivity to land-use, housing, ecology, public health, water and energy. He holds a DPhil in Social Sciences, MSc and BSc in Urban and Regional Planning (University of Zimbabwe) and a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (University of the Free State, South Africa). Past Dean of Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences and past chairman of the Department of Rural and Urban Planning (now Department of Architecture and Real Estate) at the University of Zimbabwe. He also served as the Deputy Dean of the former Faculty of Social Studies at the University of Zimbabwe. Currently, a Research Fellow of the University of the Free State (SA) and Vice Chancellor at Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University. He has expertise in urban and regional planning, sustainable development, resource management, local development, built environment and transport and mobility. This is testified by his various publications accessible through this following links: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Innocent_Chirisa; https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Innocent+Chirisa&btnG and linkedin.com/in/innocent-chirisa-89a1854.
Innocent Chirisa , Vice Chancellor of the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) is a Full Professor in Urban and Regional Planning.
Inocent Chirisa is a Full Professor of Urban and Regional Planning. His research has focused on resilience, environmental systems dynamics with a proclivity to land-use, housing, ecology, public health, water and energy. He holds a DPhil in Social Sciences, MSc and BSc in Urban and Regional Planning (University of Zimbabwe) and a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (University of the Free State, South Africa). Past Dean of Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences and past chairman of the Department of Rural and Urban Planning (now Department of Architecture and Real Estate) at the University of Zimbabwe. He also served as the Deputy Dean of the former Faculty of Social Studies at the University of Zimbabwe. Currently, a Research Fellow of the University of the Free State (SA) and Vice Chancellor at Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University. He has expertise in urban and regional planning, sustainable development, resource management, local development, built environment and transport and mobility. This is testified by his various publications accessible through this following links: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Innocent_Chirisa; https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Innocent+Chirisa&btnG and linkedin.com/in/innocent-chirisa-89a1854.
Patience Mukuzunga, Town Planning Officer of the Department of Spatial Planning and Development, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works and Advocate for SDG 4 and Teach for Zimbabwe Alumni
Patience Mukuzunga is a holder of Msc in Real Estate and Property Management and BSc in Rural and Urban Planning (UZ). Currently, she is the Town Planning Officer of the Department of Spatial Planning and Development, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works and Advocate for SDG 4 and Teach for Zimbabwe Alumni
Africa Muneti, Firm Central Property Group: Harare,
Africa Muneti is a Zimbabwean Businessman. He holds a PHD in Business Leadership form IIC University of Technology Cambodia, specialising in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He holds a Master‘s degree in Business Leadership from Assam Don Bosco University India and Executive Diplomas, one in Business Leadership from Zimbabwe Institute of Management and another in Innovation from Harvard University. He is a Senior Investment Advisor in The Office of the President. His fields of research are Small Business Development and Innovation. He is interested in understanding the impact of ESG , SME‘s, Rural Business funding Models and regulatory support for Nano & SME‘s.
Thulani S Makamure, Lecturer in the Department of Business Enterprise and Management (UZ)
Thulani Sheila Makamure is a holder of a PhD in Human Capital Management (University of Zimbabwe), MBA(UZ), BSc Hon. In Sociology (UZ). Currently, she is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Enterprise and Management (UZ
Thulani S Makamure, Lecturer in the Department of Business Enterprise and Management (UZ)
Thulani Sheila Makamure is a holder of a PhD in Human Capital Management (University of Zimbabwe), MBA(UZ), BSc Hon. In Sociology (UZ). Currently, she is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Enterprise and Management (UZ
Tafadzwa Jimu, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University: Bindura, Mashonaland Central
Tafadzwa Jimu is a holder of a PhD in Accounting and Finance (ZEGU, Zim), Mcom in Professional Accounting and Corporate Governance (GZU,Zim) , Mcom Forensic Auditing and Accounting (MSU,Zim) , BCom Internal Auditing (ZOU, Zim), Certified Forensic Investigations (Certified Forensic Examiners). Currently a lecturer in the Department of Accounting Sciences (MSU, Zimbabwe) and a visiting lecturer at UZ,GZU,ZOU, SAAA and University of Mancosa.
Unice Goshomi, Women's University in Africa: Harare, Harare, ZW
Unice Goshomi holder of PhD Midwifery ( UoM), MSc Midwifery (UZ), BSc Nursing Sciences (ZOU), Advance Diploma Adult Education (UZ), Diploma SCM (Harare Central Hospital, Diploma Registered General x Nurse (Harare Central Hospital). Currently she is the Research Programs Leader: WUA and the Zimbabwe Country Lead study sponsored by NIHR- UK.
Pamela F. Mudzamba
Pamela Mudzamba holds a Master‘s Degree in Business Administration from Zimbabwe Open University and a Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology (Hons.) Degree from the Catholic University of Zimbabwe and an Executive Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management from Zimbabwe Institute of Management. Currently, she is an Academic Records Specialist at Arrupe Jesuit University.
Dominica Chikozho, Lecturer In The Faculty Of Management And Entrepreneurial Sciences With (Women's University In Africa).
Dominica Chikozho, A Holder Of Msc Accounting And Finance (NUST), Bacc, Bachelor Of Accountancy (AU), HND Higher National Diploma In Accountancy (HRE Polytechnic) Currently She Is A Payroll Administrator And Parttime Lecturer In The Faculty Of Management And Entrepreneurial Sciences With (Women's University In Africa).
Halleluah Chirisa, Research and Innovation Director, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
Halleluah Chirisa holds a PhD Geography (University of the Free State, South Africa) an MSc Population Studies (University of Zimbabwe) and a BScED Mathematics and Geography (Bindura University of Science viii Education). She is the Research and Innovation Director, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, Bindura, Zimbabwe
Ephias Gudyanga , Midlands State University: Gweru, Midlands, ZW
Ephias Gudyanga is a Professor and the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University. He holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from Nelson Mandela University, and an MEd and BEd from the University of Zimbabwe. His main thrust is Educational Psychology embedded in pedagogy and andragogy
Ngonidzashe Mutanana, Africa Univeristy: Mutare, Manicaland
Ngonidzashe Mutanana is a holder of PhD in Development Studies (CUT), MSc in Counselling, and BSc Hons in Counselling (ZOU). Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences at Women's University and also serving as a Part-Time Lecturer with Zimbabwe Open University and Africa University.
Pamela Mudzamba, abwe Open University and a Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology
Pamela Mudzamba holds a Master‘s Degree in Business Administration from Zimbabwe Open University and a Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology (Hons.) Degree from the Catholic University of Zimbabwe and an Executive Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management from Zimbabwe Institute of Management. Currently, she is an Academic Records Specialist at Arrupe Jesuit University.
Peter Manyoni, Women's University in Africa: Harare
Peter Manyoni is a PhD candidate and a holder of MDs and honors degree in Sociology and gender studies from Women‘s University in Africa. He is a lecturer at Women‘s University in the faculty of Social and Gender Transformative Sciences. He is researcher and with interest in policy and wildlife.
Gerry Mhlanga, Chairperson and lecturer of the faculty of Education Governance Theology and Leadership (ZEGU
Gerry Mhlanga currently doing PhD at Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU). Being the Chairperson and lecturer of the faculty of Education Governance Theology and Leadership (ZEGU) was a lecturer at Marymount Teachers College. Current researches focus on pedagogy and harnessing technology in low income ECD settings.
Patience Mukuzunga, Town Planning Officer of the Department of Spatial Planning and Development, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works
Patience Mukuzunga is a holder of Msc in Real Estate and Property Management and BSc in Rural and Urban Planning (UZ). Currently, she is the Town Planning Officer of the Department of Spatial Planning and Development, Ministry of Local Government and Public Works and Advocate for SDG 4 and Teach for Zimbabwe Alumni.
