2003 2004 Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program Report

Targeting/Outreach Phase • Of the 9 provinces, the 3 provinces with the greatest development

Outreach Methods • Advertising in national & regional newspapers and an outreach magazine for

Outreach Results • The most successful outreach methods in 2003 proved to be advertising

Outreach Strategy for 2004 • Earlier placement of advertisement in national paper and on

2003/4 Needs Assessment • Goals & Objectives – To provide all the 2003/4 Fellows-Elect

2003 Assessment Process 1. Identification of Weaknesses • During scrutiny of application dossiers •

2003 Assessment Process • • Identified Needs Research, writing and analytical skills Basic computer

2003 Assessment Process 2. Suitable interventions for improvement sourced • Group University professor to

2003 Assessment Process • Individuals 1. Those needing basic computer skills training to attend

Main Assessment Challenges 1. Completing assessments and implementing successful interventions prior to submitting dossiers

Placement Statistics for 2002 1. • • 2. 3. • • International Placements America:

Statistics on 2002 Placements • Insert chart 6/16/2021 13

Placement Process 2003 • Assist Fellows-Elect to identify correct program for study objectives •

Placement Challenges • Completing the process before the application deadlines 6/16/2021 15

Placement Strategy for 2004 • Begin the process earlier in the year • Provide

NOP Process • After university offer is accepted, Fellows-Elect complete and submit an information

Post Placement Main Challenges: • Finalizing departure procedures in time for Fellows to make

Post Placement Suggestions for 2004: • Finalize travel arrangements and initial allowance at least

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2003 – 2004 Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program Report South Africa 6/16/2021 1

Targeting/Outreach Phase • Of the 9 provinces, the 3 provinces with the greatest development needs were targeted • Applications were also encouraged from informal settlements and low income residential areas in all the provinces 6/16/2021 2

Outreach Methods • Advertising in national & regional newspapers and an outreach magazine for teachers in rural areas • Posting the same advertisement on the local website • Utilizing contacts established at various institutions in the targeted provinces • Challenging the 2002/3 Fellows-Elect to recruit suitable candidates in their communities 6/16/2021 3

Outreach Results • The most successful outreach methods in 2003 proved to be advertising in the national newspaper & on the local website • The most unsuccessful was the Teacher’s Outreach magazine mainly due to the length of time it takes to circulate in these outlying communities 6/16/2021 4

Outreach Strategy for 2004 • Earlier placement of advertisement in national paper and on local website • Posters at selected universities • Recruitment challenge to 2003 Fellows -Elect as one of their cohort building exercises 6/16/2021 5

2003/4 Needs Assessment • Goals & Objectives – To provide all the 2003/4 Fellows-Elect with an overview of essential research & study methodologies so as to assist them in identifying their own developmental/enhancement needs in these areas 6/16/2021 6

2003 Assessment Process 1. Identification of Weaknesses • During scrutiny of application dossiers • During selection interviews • As indicated by Fellows-Elect themselves 6/16/2021 7

2003 Assessment Process • • Identified Needs Research, writing and analytical skills Basic computer skills and knowledge Language 6/16/2021 8

2003 Assessment Process 2. Suitable interventions for improvement sourced • Group University professor to give an overview of basic research, writing & analytical skills requirements. Individuals to redo study objectives/research proposals to implement new skills and then submit for scrutiny and comment by the Professor 6/16/2021 9

2003 Assessment Process • Individuals 1. Those needing basic computer skills training to attend courses provided by suitable suppliers situated in home areas 2. Those requiring additional language skills to enroll in suitable courses in home areas 6/16/2021 10

Main Assessment Challenges 1. Completing assessments and implementing successful interventions prior to submitting dossiers for placement 2. Finding cost effective methods for successful interventions given the widespread location of Fellows-Elect 6/16/2021 11

Placement Statistics for 2002 1. • • 2. 3. • • International Placements America: 4 UK: 6 Local Placements Kwa. Zulu Natal: 1 Gauteng: 3 Western Cape: 1 Placement Pending America 1 South Africa 3 6/16/2021 12

Statistics on 2002 Placements • Insert chart 6/16/2021 13

Placement Process 2003 • Assist Fellows-Elect to identify correct program for study objectives • Assist Fellows-Elect to identify universities offering program in selected region • Assist Fellows-Elect to establish entry requirements • Ensure application dossiers are complete • Submit dossiers through placement partners 6/16/2021 14

Placement Challenges • Completing the process before the application deadlines 6/16/2021 15

Placement Strategy for 2004 • Begin the process earlier in the year • Provide Fellows-Elect with comprehensive and itemized guidelines for their obligations in the process 6/16/2021 16

NOP Process • After university offer is accepted, Fellows-Elect complete and submit an information form to ensure all relevant details are available for capturing onto the NOP form • Completed NOP forwarded to IIE 6/16/2021 17

Post Placement Main Challenges: • Finalizing departure procedures in time for Fellows to make necessary arrangements for leaving • Payment of accommodation deposits 6/16/2021 18

Post Placement Suggestions for 2004: • Finalize travel arrangements and initial allowance at least 2 weeks before departure date • Accommodation deposits to be guaranteed by IIE 6/16/2021 19