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What is the difference between the TEC and BOTA (Botswana Training Authority)? |
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Botswana Training Authority is mandated to deal with Vocational Education and Training. BOTA plans, develops and coordinates at this level while TEC’s mandate is on all forms of tertiary education above certificate programmes i.e. diploma to PhD in any field of study and the TEC will also be funding public tertiary institutions. Both institutions also do quality assurance of programmes under their mandates. |
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When will TEC take-over the governance and funding of tertiary institutions? |
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The Plan is for TEC to start funding public tertiary institutions around 2008/09. This will be following the approval of a new tertiary education policy by government. The policy will also recommend new ways of governing tertiary institutions that are government funded. |
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Why would TEC not fund private tertiary institution? |
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It is government policy not to give money directly to private businesses. However, by sending students to private institutions, government will be supporting them. |
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Yes, and will encourage competition between institutions by giving more funds to those that do more and relevant research linked to industry. |
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How big is TEC secretariat in relation to it’s mandate? |
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It is small and will grow over time. However, TEC uses expertise in institutions to carry out its mandate. |
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Who are the members of TEC Council and how were they selected? |
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The composition of members of TEC is described in Article 4 of the Tertiary Education Act, 1999. The current members were appointed by the Minister of Education following some consultations with relevant institutions and bodies. Their names and pictures are shown in the relevant section of the website. Click here to see Council Members. |
