Adam Habib reappointed as Wits vice-chancellor
Despite difficult periods at the tertiary institution, Habib will stay on as vice chancellor.
FILE PICTURE: Professor Adam Habib, Vice-Chancellor at the University of the Witwatersrand. Picture: Gallo Images / Sunday Times / Waldo Swiegers
“Professor Habib is a dynamic leader with immense experience in managing higher education institutions within South Africa’s complex political and socio-economic context‚” said Dr Randall Carolissen‚ chairperson of the Council of the University.
“In the last few years‚ he has consolidated Wits’ academic programmes‚ enhanced its research and innovation standing‚ restructured its managerial and technological operations‚ whilst ensuring the University’s financial sustainability.
“These were extremely difficult periods for the University but I believe that Professor Habib acted at all times with integrity and with the best interests of the University at heart. He implemented Council decisions and managed difficult situations which enabled the completion of the 2016 academic programme‚” said Carolissen.
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