The Association for Academic Administrators
5th Conference & AGM
16-17 May 2024
The Boardwalk International Convention Centre, Marine Drive, Gqeberha (PE), Eastern Cape
“The past, present and the future of academic administration in higher and further education!”
5th Conference & AGM
The Board of Directors of the AAA decided that the theme for the 2024 conference is “The past, present and the future of academic administration in higher and further education!”
Conference Invitation Letter
Conference Welcome Letter
Final Conference Program
AGM Agenda
AAA 2023 Financial Statements
CONFERENCE DETAILS
5th Conference & AGM
Who should attend?
All personnel who are involved with the broad function of academic (-student) administration, inclusive of faculty and examinations administration or any other related functions at all Universities, TVET Colleges and Private Higher Education institutions in Southern Africa and Africa
Break-away group discussions
AAA Members are invited to submit topics for discussion in these sessions until 14 workdays before the conference.
Featured Talks & Speakers
Welcome: 15 May 2024 – 09h20 – 09h40 by the Chairperson of the Board – Mr Vido Kungune
Opening Address: 15 May 2024 – 09h40 – 10h30
“The past, present and future of UK higher education – and what it means for professional administrators and leaders”.
Speaker: Mr Sam Bayley, Head of Faculty Strategy & Planning, University of Hull and representative of Association for Higher Education Professionals (AHEP), UK
Session chair: Mr Vido Kungune, Chairman of the Board
15 May 2024- 11:45 to 12:45
Yvonne du Plessis
Paper: Best Paper Auditing
Speaker: Assistant Director: Systems Operations, from DESA (Department of Enrolment and Student Administration) of UP
Session chair: Ms Ranitha Ramdeyal, Board member
16 May 2024 – 09h00 – 09h30
Advanced Secure Technologies, UK
Digital Certification & Stackable Credentials
Speakers: Mr Kevin Bassett and Ms Georgina Lee – Directors
16 May 2024 – 10h20 – 11h10
Rachel Hill-Kelly
Paper: “Equipping Higher Education administration and professional services staff to respond to the challenges of artificial intelligence”.
Session chair: Mr Peet du Plessis, GM: AAA
15 May 2024 – 10h30 – 11h20
Speaker: Professor Ahmed Bawa:
Human-Machine Interface, Johannesburg Business School, UJ, and Ex-CEO of Universities South Africa.
Keynote address: “Corruption and fraud currently increasing at higher education institutions in South Africa”
Session chair: Mr Preggy Reddy (AAA Board)
18 May 2023 11h45 – 12h45
Tamara Goliath
“Academic Administrators as Key Enablers: Integrating Sustainable Good Governance into Higher Education.”
Guest speaker: Tamara Goliath, Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation Office, UWC
Session chair: Ms Sandra Raubenheimer, Board member
16 May 2024 – 09:30 – 10:20
Hilda Potgieter
Paper: “Staff turnover among professional and support staff – how do we retain, motivate, and manage staffing in the tertiary environment through succession planning, promotion tracks, upskilling and building morale?”
Guest speakers: Hilda Potgieter, Admin Control Officer: Dept. of Student Enrolment and Administration, UP
Session chair: Mr Ashmind Daniles, Board member
16 May 2024 – 12:30 – 13:10
Guest Speaker
Dr Janin Vansteenkiste, ex-professor, motivational consultant, and biographical and wellness coach.
Conference Fee Details
Conference fee for Thursday & Friday, 16 – 17 May 2024 is R 4 300.00 plus VAT of R645.00 = R4 945.00 per delegate.
EVENTS
16
May
17
May
8h45 am
Lucky Draw – If you snooze you lose. You must be there to win!
13h10 pm
Lucky draw – Sponsored weekend getaway for two.
16
May
Gala Dinner Function
Theme: Beach Party
Time : 19:30pm – 23:30pm
Location : The Boardwalk Convention Centre
Program: With the often-unpredictable weather in Gqeberha this party will be held indoors, with a beach theme. Guests are invited to dress in their beach wear with sun hats, sarongs, sunglasses, flip-flops, baggies, etc.
Dressing according to this theme is completely voluntary, otherwise just come in casual wear.
Dinner hosts: Mr Vido Kungune and Ms Ranitha Ramdeyal
Adjudication panel for prizes: Mr Ashmind Daniels, Mr Preggy Reddy, Ms Sandra Raubenheimer.
Limited number of bottles of wine are provided per table with jugs of juice and bottled water. All other drinks are a cash bar basis.