1 | Page Note from the Vice-Chancellor The University of Fiji has successfully completed its seventh year of operations, thanks to the dedication and commitment of the Founders, the Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, our support and academic staff, and our students in Saweni, Suva, and other parts of Fiji. The University of Fiji has proved beyond any doubt that it is a major contributor to the tertiary education sector in Fiji. For a new private university with limited resources to not only embark but to succeed in areas such as Medicine, Law, Educational Leadership and Business Administration, is a major achievement. With continued support, good leadership and farsightedness of the Founders, the University has begun to see a rapid growth in its student population, better-quality staff, and a close engagement with the government for funding to enhance the quality and delivery of education. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Srinivasiah Muralidhar The University of Fiji, in the last seven years, has strengthened its partnership with the greater Western Division, and now is spreading its services to the entire country. With the support of the University Council, we have been regularly reviewing our academic programmes, and introducing new programmes to remain relevant in the contemporary academic scene. Our External Advisers have commented positively on the curriculum in different subject areas, teaching, learning and assessment, and this is a great encouragement for us. We now have a Physical Development Plan, and a Strategic Plan to guide the physical and academic development of the University in the coming years. I congratulate all the graduands this year on their achievements and wish them well. I call upon individuals and organizations in Fiji to get seriously involved in the development of this university which has demonstrated beyond any doubt that we can do so much with so little. To all my colleagues, academic, administrative and support staff of the University, I say thank you for your dedication and hard work, thank you for believing in this university. I am indebted to the Pro-Chancellor, the Council, Academic and Support Staff for their continued support towards enhancing the quality of education and strengthening the competitiveness of the University of Fiji in the field of Higher Education in Fiji. I also wish to thank the Minister for Education, Hon. Mr Filipe Bole, the Minister of Health, Hon. Mr Neil Sharma, and officers of the Fiji Higher Education Commission for their valuable support. Finally, as I depart from the University, I do so with a heavy heart. It was my privilege and pleasure of leading the University as the Vice-Chancellor in the early stages of development. The experience has been extremely challenging, and at the same time very rewarding. The University of Fiji will always remain close to my heart, and I wish UniFiji all the success in years to come. I very much look forward to remain engaged with the University in some form in the future. Professor Srinivasiah Muralidhar VICE-CHANCELLOR 2 | Page Table of Contents Pages 1 COUNCIL 4 2 ENROLMENT AND STUDENT SERVICES 5 3 GRADUATION 8 4 HUMAN RESOURCES 10 5 GOVERNANCE 11 6 INFRASTRUCTURE 12 7 ACADEMIC PROGRAMME 13 8 SCHOOLS & CENTRES 14 9 MARKETING 23 10 COUNSELLING 23 11 LIBRARY 25 12 IT SERVICES 26 13 UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN 26 14 FINANCE & FACILITIES 26 15 OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 27 16 UNIVERSITY EVENTS 29 14 MINISTERIAL AND OTHER VISITORS TO THE UNIVERSITY 30 15 CONCLUSION 32 3 | Page 1. THE COUNCIL Name Appointed by APPOINTED MEMBERS Pt. Bhuwan Dutt Ex-Officio Prof. Sirinivasiah Muralidhar Ex-Officio Pt. Kamlesh Arya Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji Mr .Arun Padarath Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji Mr. Rakesh Nand Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji Mr. Ravindra Varman Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji Mr. Shanti Saroj Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji Mr. Agni Deo Singh Fiji Teachers Union Mr. Abdul Qayyum Khan Fiji Muslim League Mr. Kamal Shasaiya Mani Dakshina India Andhra Sangam of Fiji Mr. Swami Tadananda Rama Krishna Mission Mr. Dewan Chand Maharaj Shree Sanatan D P Sabha of Fiji Mr. Dalabar Singh The Sikh Association of Fiji Honorable Filipe Bole Government – Education Department Mr. Manhar Narsey Gujarat Education Society in Fiji Ratu Meli Q Saukuru Ba Provincial Council Prof. Rajesh Chandra University of the South Pacific Mr. Joji Uluinakauvadra Appointed by Senate ELECTED MEMBERS Mohammed Nafeez Student Representative Dr Asinate Mausio Academic Staff Representative CO-OPTED MEMEBRS Dr Gunasagaran Gounder Mr Radike Qeqeretabua Mr Anil Tikaram Ms Sivia Qoro 4 | Page 2.0 STUDENT ENROLMENT A total of 1262 students were enrolled in 2011 and the breakdown of the above is categorized into the following: a) Ethnicity and gender; b) Home town; c) Programmes; and d) subjects/levels/gender. a) Ethnicity and gender By Ethnicity Indian iTaukei Others Total and Gender Female 390 284 15 689 (55%) Male 358 199 16 573 (45%) Total 748(59%) 483 (38%) 31(3%) 1262 Ethnicity Gender 31 483 Indian 573 Male 748 I-Taukei 689 Female Others b) Home town By Suva Ba Nad Ltk Sig Lab. Tav. Ra Nasi Nau Nav Oth O/S Tot Home Lam i ka Tav/Savu nu . i Female 103 62 185 187 48 16 16 11 7 14 3 34 3 656 Male 79 53 131 160 37 26 14 11 12 10 1 36 3 537 Total 182 11 316 347 85 42 30 22 19 24 4 70 6 1262 5 5 | Page 200 187 185 Suva 180 160 Ba 160 lautoka 140 131 Sigatoka 120 103 Labasa 100 79 Tavua 80 62 RakiRaki 60 53 Nasinu 36 40 34 26 Nausori 16 16 14 14 20 11 7 11 12 10 3 3 1 3 Navua 0 Other St. Male Female c). Programmes Programme Fnd. Cert U/C Dip Deg PG Masters PhD Law MBB Tot S No.of 51 - 73 16 342 317 152 1 187 123 1262 Students Programmes Foundation Certificate 0 Unclassified75 51 16 123 73 Diploma 187 Degree Post 1 342 graduate376 Masters 152 PhD Law 317 MBBS 6 | Page D).Enrolment by subject/ level/gender 100 200 300 400 MA PhD F M F M F M F M F M F M ACC 39 18 47 29 37 20 2 0 0 0 N/A N/A BIF N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A BIO 23 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A CHE 22 5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ECO 39 15 20 9 12 1 1 0 0 0 N/A N/A EDU N/A N/A N/A N/A 27 5 50 90 60 61 N/A N/A ESC N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A HIC 53 31 11 4 10 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A INR N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10 20 3 3 N/A N/A ITC 112 104 33 25 21 20 0 6 0 3 N/A N/A ITK 77 82 11 5 5 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A LAW 63 51 25 31 26 24 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A LLC 158 87 16 5 16 7 24 4 2 1 1 0 MBA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 25 49 5 9 N/A N/A MGT 46 21 28 14 18 7 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A MTH 33 31 14 23 4 3 0 0 1 3 N/A N/A PHY 0 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A UUU 79 34 62 31 54 29 3 1 0 1 N/A N/A TOTAL 744 486 267 176 230 124 115 170 71 81 1 0 800 744 700 600 100 Level 486 500 200Level 300Level 400 400Level 300 267 230 Masters 176 170 200 PhD 115 124 71 81 100 1 0 0 Female Male Enrolment by subject/ level/gender 7 | Page THE UNIVERSITY OF FIJI - STUDENT POPULATION: 2005 – 2011 YEAR MALE FEMALE TOTAL 2005 74 101 175 2006 92 135 227 2007 115 172 287 2008 212 336 548 2009 319 443 762 2010 576 474 1050 2011 687 575 1262 2500 2000 1500 MALE 1000 FEMALE 500 TOTAL 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 3.0 GRADUATION DATA - 2011 This year’s graduation saw the installation of the new Chancellor, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, the President of the Republic of Fiji. The Chancellor was also conferred the honorary Doctorate of the University before he was invited to award the degrees and diplomas to graduands. The graduation ceremony received a good coverage in the media. SCH/DEPT. CIRA ITK UUU SOBE SOHA SOST SOL FND. MALE FEMALE IND. ITAUKEI OTH. TOTAL NOS. 21 03 - 41 75 18 - - 59 111 125 43 2 170 100 86 76 ETHNICITY GENDER 80 60 7 0 40 37 INDIAN 21 19 59 MALE 20 11 ITAUKEI 111 FEMALE 2 2 178 OTHERS 0 ITK SOL CIRA UUU SOST SOBE SOHA 8 | Page PROG CERT DIPLOMA DEGREE PGCERT PGDIP.