Danie de Klerk

Danie de Klerk is the Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management (CLM) at the University of the Witwatersrand, and Head of the CLM Teaching and Learning Centre. His research revolves around higher education viewed through a Social Realist lens. Areas of focus in higher education include: academic advising and advising practices for South African contexts, matters of learning and teaching, student success and support, academic development, academic literacies, and the use of data analytics to inform and enhance student success. Danie is part of the team who won the Wits Vice Chancellor’s Team-Teaching Award in 2021. He has been working in the South African higher education sector since 2007.

Arthi Ramrung

I am currently working at Mangosuthu University of Technology as a lecturer within the Teaching and Learning Development Centre from July 2013; having previously lectured at the Durban University of Technology in the Chemistry Department from 2004. Working with students is a passion of mine, as I feel that they hold the key to their own success. As such, I initiated a peer mentorship at the university that has been successfully supporting our first-year students since 2014. I am now heading the First-Year Experience programme at MUT, whilst still participating in lecturing (chemistry) and professional development activities. We also work with supporting students through an Academic Advising programme recently established. I believe in providing holistic support for our students, and this goes hand-in-hand with the professional development of staff. I have a Master’s in Chemistry (DUT), a PG Dip in Higher Education (RU), and am currently registering for a PhD in Education (UCT) as part of the HELTASA PhD programme.

Nosisana Mkonto

Bio coming soon.

Dr Nelia Frade

Dr Nelia Frade is a Senior Coordinator at the Centre for Staff Development (CASD) with particular reference to tutoring, at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Her role is to provide strategic leadership to ensure that tutorials remain integral to teaching and learning. Her research interests include, the role of tutors in promoting student success, integrating tutorials into the curriculum, blended learning environments, student development theories and student engagement and involvement theories. Dr Frade is part of the HELTASA Student Learning Project.