Stellenbosch University Values, Our vision is to be a knowledge partner that advances the teaching and learning culture at Stellenbosch University in a way that promotes a just society in South Africa.
Staff and students at the Department of Social Work demonstrate the following values:
Excellence
The Department is characterised by excellence in its teaching and learning, research and social impact.
Accountability and integrity
We are accountable and act with integrity in all our actions according to the Ethical code of conduct of the South African Council for Social Service Professions.
Human dignity and respect
We promote human dignity through self-respect, respect for other people, and respect for the physical environment.
Innovation and criticality
We think and act in new and critical ways as a response to the challenges posed by both the local and global social, economic and political environment.
Ownership and leadership
We take ownership of our own development and well-being in order to lead, inspire, motivate, and positively influence others in turn.
Our mission is to create professional learning opportunities for academic staff in faculties and to be thought leaders in the areas of responsive, innovative and scholarly teaching and learning.