Government Reigns in on Sub-standard Universities The Government of the Republic of South Sudan has intensified plans to close down private universities operating illegally. The Minister of Higher Education Joseph Ukel has revealed that fourteen private universities that have not met standards set by the ministry will be shut down. 12 August 2011 Government Reigns in on Sub-standard Universities South Sudan’s Minister of Higher Education Joseph Ukel speaking at an education forum in Juba [© Gurtong]
By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA, 11 August 2011 [Gurtong ]- He told Gurtong in an interview today that his ministry has drafted an Act for higher education in South Sudan and is undergoing review at the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development before being tabled before the National Assembly for ratification. “The Act will establish the National Council for Higher Education that will set standards for university education in South Sudan”, Ukel said. The number of private universities in South Sudan has gone up with 16 private universities registered after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005. However, the establishment of the South Sudan Ministry of Higher Education last year has seen steps meant to streamline the higher education sector. Ukel said that the absence of a legal framework to govern higher education has impeded on the ministry’s powers to reign in on sub-standard universities. The minister cited inadequate learning facilities and lack of enough qualified staff as the biggest challenge faced by most universities and said the new policy will address the issues and bring order in the sector. Posted in: Home, Education, Governance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
