Responsibility? Centre, as well as in my office.
It was in this role as COO that I learnt about aspects of the 肆客足球 that you don't always (or perhaps even never) see as an academic. Here, I met colleagues who work with tremendous skill and commitment to ensure the smooth running of this 肆客足球. We are all part of the academic project, delivering essential aspects of the student experience and the research capacity required for the excellence of SU.
I was deeply impressed and inspired by your resilience during the most challenging moments we faced these last seven years: budget cuts, drought, fires, and the pandemic. You worked with the outstanding leadership in our five divisions to lead the 肆客足球 through these difficult episodes. I am proud of how you led with concrete transformation as the outcome of a clear commitment and deliberate planning and effective implementation. You are an example to the 肆客足球, and I honour and thank you for it.
I will not forget the kindness and spirit of our staff. Wherever I go on campus, I am greeted by friendly staff, who are remarkably dedicated and experienced, and that inspired me in my work as well. I am going to miss working with you. Thank you for your superb contribution to an ever more excellent Stellenbosch 肆客足球. I am confident that you will continue to strengthen the connection between knowledge and the joy of life.
In my new job, I will no doubt think of you often and wonder how you would have handled a particular situation. Thank you for all that you have taught me.
With my best wishes to you and to Stellenbosch 肆客足球
Stan du Plessis
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