CampusNet is a pilot project which aims to deliver effective, low cost education, training, information and communication services to a network of geographically dispersed community college and study centres around South Africa.
The project identifies challenges related to local access, affordability and sustainability, and recognises that these areas are integral to the process of providing educational services to South African citizens.
In meeting these challenges, CampusNet has developed a system which includes Study Centres that are in essence ‘points of presence’ within communities. The project will also create a communications network to facilitate the distribution of content to these centres.
An additional layer to the project is the centralised technological distribution hub from which student, financial and administrative systems will be run to all the centres. Included are education and training course materials from a variety of sources throughout Africa. The system allows the delivery of a variety of educational programs including online live instructor led sessions, and is backed by a comprehensive library of courseware and content.
CampusNet also aims to provide opportunities to entrepreneurs who will be involved in both the ownership and management of the educational and training centres. CampusNet is committed to establishing 450 community colleges and study centres over the next five years.
In meeting their mandate, CampusNet will actively promote the virtues of study, wisdom, hard work, and cultural pride by developing each learner’s own abilities in becoming responsible and independent citizens through participatory citizenship and social entrepreneurship.
For more information contact Keith Maree on 082 894 4675 or email kmaree@email.com
Visit the Siyafunda CampusNet website.
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This is the final edition of the SAFIPA newsletter. The month of November 2011, marks the conclusion of this dynamic initiative.
