Purpose and Objectives
The Purpose of SAPHE is to:
- Create a platform to facilitate a basis for sharing common ideas and strategies in the interest of PHE,
- Develop strategies and initiatives to promote the role and interest of PHE in SA,
- Develop a network of support and alignment with regulatory authorities and business to facilitate the continuous role of PHE,
- Influence statutory and other regulatory processes to enhance the position and role of PHE,
- Engage and develop the relationship with USAF to contribute to the development of practical collaboration initiatives with Public HE in the interest of a productive HE system in SA,
- Support the development of the capacity of PHE to grow its role and impact in SA and beyond.
The Objectives of the Association are to:
Promote
Promote the standing of private higher education in South Africa through facilitating collaboration amongst higher education institutions
Advocacy
Carry out advocacy tasks and speak on behalf of the members in order to advance the role and position of Higher Education
Collaborate
Collaborate on issues of regulation and quality assurance to enhance compliance and the growth of impact of Private Higher Education institutions
Value
Provide value added services such as capacity building to strengthen the position and role of Private Higher Education institutions
Dialogue
Facilitate effective dialogue amongst and between institutions, regulators and civil society on issues affecting higher education
Policy
Influence and contribute to policy positions and discussions to impact the relevance and condusiveness of regulatory environment for Private Higher Education
Research
Commission research as may be appropriate from time to time to support the above Objectives.
Development
Broaden the base of active participation of Private Higher Education institutions in the development of the sector in South Africa
