Nurturing and inspiring young people

• Improve staff and student support for academic success, provide moral guidance, and support fellow students.
• Create an enjoyable working environment that encourages team, charitable, and volunteering opportunities, as well as promoting corporate social responsibility.

Inclusivity and diversity

• Be culturally sensitive and have an inclusive approach that recognises and celebrates diversity.
• Understand and allow for differences in culture, language, and educational backgrounds.
• Prioritise transformation and equity, implement transformation-driven policies and exercise zero tolerance for racism and sexism.
• Ensure that decision-making processes are inclusive, as organisations can benefit from a diverse range of perspectives and ideas.

Diversity and inclusion

• Prioritise religious freedom, student representation and participation, wheelchair accessibility, and listening to minority voices.
• Institute welcoming, inclusive university activities, such as educating staff on disabilities, gender-neutral bathrooms and mentoring programmes.
• Remain open to different viewpoints and avoid gender bias.
• Encourage the use of multiple languages at the university.

Respect

• Show respect to others - it should not have to be earned.
• Respect others' opinions, boundaries, cultures, religious backgrounds, and right to privacy.
• Respect all staff members, regardless of their likeability, and treat everyone equally.
• Respect the Constitution of South Africa with no tolerance for unfair practices or discrimination.
• Ensure respectful communication, including answering e-mails promptly and proper e-mail etiquette.

Equality and inclusivity

• Value everyone's opinions and contributions and treat all with dignity and equality.
• Display courtesy and gratitude in daily interactions, zero tolerance for discrimination, bullying and belittling others.

Positive working environment

• Create a positive working environment that fosters trust and inclusivity.
• Create safe spaces for voicing concerns, learning from mistakes, and accommodating each other's needs.
• Hold team building activities and treat all staff, students and stakeholders as participants in the university's collective endeavour to improve society.
• Value and consider the contributions of individuals at all levels, as this fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Psychological safety and well-being

• Prioritise psychological safety, including nurturing young people and inspiring future leaders.
• Create increased awareness and action regarding physical safety and protection of wellbeing.
• Ensure greater awareness about voluntary programmes and organisations like Rape Crisis.