Gwanda State University conducted an induction training workshop for new academics, an
initiative that assisted them to acclimatise with the University’s expectations.
Addressing the academics during the training workshop, the Vice-Chancellor Professor DZ
Moyo, indicated that the University was thrilled with the lecturers’ choice to join Gwanda
State University and that the institution was looking forward to a fruitful engagement. She
added that GSU was the youngest but very ambitious and forward-looking institution.
“The aim of this induction training workshop, is to assist new lecturers to acclimatise to their
new roles, familiarise them with the Gwanda State University culture, develop an
understanding of the University policies so as to gain an understanding on how the University
works and how their role contributes to the growth and ranking of the institution”, the Vice-
Chancellor said.
She indicated that the University culture embodies integrity, transparency, teamwork and
innovation which should be embraced by all staff. In that regard, the way lecturers go about
their business has a profound effect on the way the institution is perceived by all
stakeholders.
“Lecturers are role models for students and are at the coal face of University business and are
agents of national development”, the Vice-Chancellor alluded.
She highlighted that the 21 st century lecturer was not only expected to teach, research and
publish journal papers that will gather dust in the archives. Hence, academics were expected
to contribute to the economic development of the country through production of impactful
research and wealth creation.
“Academic prowess in all the Education 5.0 philosophy; research, innovation, teaching,
community engagement and commercialisation contributes to student enrolment, ranking of
the institution, and promotion of staff to higher academic grades”, she commented
The Vice-Chancellor also encouraged lecturers to take pride of their own institution and build
it brick by brick, stone by stone, to an institution that would be the envy of many.
“This starts with lecturers that are dedicated to duty, are ethical with high levels of integrity
and are not scared to go the extra mile,” she added.
She also alluded that such behaviour was catchy and would be replicated in our students who
would also inspire employers and our communities.
