Principal's statement to the senate

Abstract

My statement to Senate on 15 March concluded on a personal note. I reported that Council was engaged in a process to review the Principal’s contract of employment at Unisa. I explained that I was open to consider another term at Unisa should one be offered to me. I explained that “I was excited not so much by what has been achieved than by what lies ahead.” It is now common knowledge that in April Council resolved to extend my contract by another term, until retirement. I have accepted this offer, pledging to continue this project of building a new Unisa. Many colleagues wrote to offer congratulations and to express support for my next term as Principal. Many wrote appreciative letters. I have not been able to reply to any of these individually. I merely wish to take advantage of this medium to thank all those who wrote in support, or who congratulated us on a second term as Principal of Unisa.