November 11, 2003
By Tammy O'Reilly
STUDENTS hoping to study at CIDA City Campus next year are in for a disappointment. Enrolments for next year have been postponed to 2005.
CIDA, the Community and Individual Development Agency, has postponed its 2004 student enrolments to give itself "a breathing space", according to CIDA CEO Taddy Blecher. "The year's gap will allow the institution, which has grown to 1 600 students in three short years, a breathing space."
The university plans to focus on staff development, working with the current student body, building the post-graduate programmes, and upgrading the IT systems, according to a CIDA statement.
The institution is also in the process of refurbishing a building to be used as a second campus for the institution.
"CIDA City Campus will use this year gap to ensure that the 2005 intake will be offered the highest quality education," the statement said.
Over the next five years CIDA intends to have between 5 000 and 9 000 students at the campus in the centre of Johannesburg.
CIDA City Campus is South Africa's first ubuntu university, offering tertiary education in business at minimal cost to students from financially or other disadvantaged backgrounds.
Students who have already paid application fees for 2004 will be refunded in full, and are being asked to re-apply for 2005.
For 2005 application forms call 011 777 6487 or go online to www.cida.co.za.
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