The University of the Western Cape (UWC) which has been the scene of violent student riots over the past few days has cancelled exams that were scheduled to start on Monday amid threats by protesting students that they will not allow the exams to take place.
Final-year students will however write an assessment exam at an undisclosed venue under heavy security‚ the registrar’s office said in a statement posted on UWC’s website.
Other students will have the option to have their continuous assessment marks (CAMs) used as their end-year result or‚ if they do not believe that their CAM status is a true reflection of their performance for 2015‚ they can apply to their faculty for an additional assessment to be taken in January 2016‚ to allow them an opportunity to improve their results.
Graduation ceremonies scheduled for 11 December 2015 have also been cancelled.
“The situation at UWC has deteriorated to the point that we are deeply concerned about the continuation of the examination in its current format.
“The latest developments at CPUT which threatened to spill over to UWC‚ together with many claims made by the protesting students‚ in meetings and on various social media platforms that they will not allow examinations to take place‚ have necessitated the University management to deliberate over their decision to continue with examinations on Monday‚ 16 November 2016.
“In an attempt to ensure the safety of our students‚ management‚ together with deans‚ deputy deans‚ other senior academics from the faculties‚ and endorsed by Senate Executive Committee‚ have considered alternative ways to allow students to complete this academic year‚” the registrar’s office said.
“We acknowledge that this is not ideal‚ however‚ given the abnormality of the situation we have no option but to offer students an opportunity that will avoid any personal harm‚” it added.
“We sincerely apologise for all the frustration‚ trauma and stress the recent activities have caused‚ and wish to assure you that all our efforts have been focused on allowing staff and students to successfully complete the academic year‚” it concluded.
UWC cancels exams in wake of threats
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) which has been the scene of violent student riots over the past few days has cancelled exams that were scheduled to start on Monday amid threats by protesting students that they will not allow the exams to take place.
Final-year students will however write an assessment exam at an undisclosed venue under heavy security‚ the registrar’s office said in a statement posted on UWC’s website.
Other students will have the option to have their continuous assessment marks (CAMs) used as their end-year result or‚ if they do not believe that their CAM status is a true reflection of their performance for 2015‚ they can apply to their faculty for an additional assessment to be taken in January 2016‚ to allow them an opportunity to improve their results.
Graduation ceremonies scheduled for 11 December 2015 have also been cancelled.
“The situation at UWC has deteriorated to the point that we are deeply concerned about the continuation of the examination in its current format.
“The latest developments at CPUT which threatened to spill over to UWC‚ together with many claims made by the protesting students‚ in meetings and on various social media platforms that they will not allow examinations to take place‚ have necessitated the University management to deliberate over their decision to continue with examinations on Monday‚ 16 November 2016.
“In an attempt to ensure the safety of our students‚ management‚ together with deans‚ deputy deans‚ other senior academics from the faculties‚ and endorsed by Senate Executive Committee‚ have considered alternative ways to allow students to complete this academic year‚” the registrar’s office said.
“We acknowledge that this is not ideal‚ however‚ given the abnormality of the situation we have no option but to offer students an opportunity that will avoid any personal harm‚” it added.
“We sincerely apologise for all the frustration‚ trauma and stress the recent activities have caused‚ and wish to assure you that all our efforts have been focused on allowing staff and students to successfully complete the academic year‚” it concluded.
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