TUT Quality Expert Obtains Her Doctorate. Emily Mabote, Director for Quality Promotion and Acting Executive Director: Institutional Effectiveness and Technology at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining her Doctorate from Rhodes University on October 13, 2023.
In an interview, she reflects on her career, doctoral journey, and the importance of quality promotion in the university environment.
TUT Quality Expert Obtains Her Doctorate
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Career Progression at TUT
Highlighting Career Evolution Emily discusses her extensive career at TUT, progressing from a Quality Advisor to Deputy Director and, currently, the Acting Executive Director: Institutional Effectiveness and Technology. The acting position, although challenging, stands out as the current highlight, pushing her out of her comfort zone.
PhD Journey at Rhodes University
Thesis Title and Supervisor Importance Emily’s Ph.D. thesis titled “Mechanisms conditioning the implementation of an integrated quality assurance and enhancement approach at a South African University of Technology” was supervised by Prof Lynn Quinn. She emphasizes the critical role of selecting the right supervisor, highlighting that the relationship extends beyond academic guidance to include emotional support, career development, networking, and more.
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Choice of Rhodes University
Dynamic Topics and Supportive Environment Emily explains her decision to enroll at Rhodes University, citing the dynamic and current topics offered by the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL). The supportive community and resources, including annual PhD weeks, played a crucial role in her choice.
Major Findings and Contributions
Insights from the Study Emily’s study focused on mechanisms enabling or constraining the implementation of an integrated approach in a university’s Quality Assurance system. Her findings emphasize the global emphasis on Quality Assurance over Quality Enhancement and highlight the importance of cultural, structural, and agential mechanisms for successful implementation. The study contributes practically to the debate on integrated quality approaches in higher education.
Advice for Doctoral Scholars
Passion, Resilience, and Understanding Emily offers advice to fellow staff members undertaking or contemplating doctoral studies. She stresses the importance of passion, resilience, and understanding one’s supervisor. Mental endurance is crucial, and individuals should prioritize physical and mental health.
Importance of Quality Promotion
Key Role in Continuous Improvement Drawing from her experience in Quality Promotion, Emily emphasizes its pivotal role in the continuous improvement of the university’s core functions. With the new national Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) set to roll out in 2024, Quality Promotion becomes even more essential.
Career Ambitions
Scholarly Growth and Mentorship Emily expresses her career ambitions, including improving her scholarly profile, mentoring students pursuing postgraduate studies, and contributing to TUT’s advancement. She aims to make a lasting impact and elevate TUT from “Good to Great.”
Final Thoughts on Doctoral Research
Transformative Experience Emily concludes by highlighting the transformative experience of doctoral research, shaping academic, personal, and professional growth. She stresses the importance of universities providing enabling structures and a culture conducive to the transformative journey of doctoral scholars.
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