Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesPolicy and Procedures for Measurement of Research Output of Public Higher Education Institutions7. Process and Procedures for the Submission and Evaluation |
This section describes the processes and procedures to be followed by institutions in implementing this policy. Institutions must submit their research output annually for the preceding year (n-1) for each reporting year. All claims must be submitted under the signature of the Vice Chancellor, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research or the Dean/Director of Research.
Responsibilities of Institutions
To enhance the efficacy and efficiency of policy implementation, institutions are advised to:
| (a) | be fully acquainted with the policy and procedures |
| (b) | ensure all information submitted to the Department of Education is accurate |
| (c) | submit all documents and information timeously |
| (d) | establish an internal institutional mechanism of screening outputs in terms of this |
| (e) | provide peer review reports from two independent assessors that will conduct a policy prior to submission to the Department of Education, and preliminary evaluation of submitted books as research output. |
Late Submissions
Late submissions of research outputs for the year (n-2) may be considered for evaluation and subsidy. However, such submissions must be accompanied by a motivation from the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research or Dean/ Director of Research stating reasons for the late submission, such as late publication of the journal, book or proceedings by the publisher. Supporting evidence to the motivation will be an added advantage.
Late submissions for years prior to n-2 and or submissions without accompanying motivation will not be considered.