ALUMNI AND CONVOCATION

Alumni Sectors

Forge lasting connections with your alma mater by becoming part of our vibrant alumni community, tailored to your specific profession

Sectors are Department/ Faculty group of graduates from a programme, degree, certificate or diploma who want to formalise their relationship with their respective Departments or faculties and the University of Limpopo at large.

The Sector executive committee consists of the following; –

  • Chairperson
  • Deputy Chairperson
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • And two or three Additional members depending on the needs of every sector.

The Head of Department becomes the Ex-Officio Executive Committee members and Staff members that they wish to delegate to form part of the Executive. Depending on sectors, the committee may also comprise of Departmental based Student structure’s chairperson, secretary and treasurer.
A general meeting of all sectors shall be held at least once a year; on a date the sector was inaugurated. The chairperson of Limpopo chapter at that time shall inaugurate the Sectors with the help of the Alumni and Convocation Executive.

The Purpose of a Sector
  • To provide a union and fellowship among Alumni in a certain profession;
  • To provide a platform to deal with professional issues as fellow graduates from the same institution; and
  • To assist the Department/Faculty with inputs on issues that affect the programme; for example, if a professional body/council has an issue with a certain offering.
How to form Alumni Sector
  • The first step in forming a sector is deciding whether or not you are willing to serve as the Convenor of the Sector.
  • Convenors organise graduates of a programme and keep them connected to University of Limpopo.
  • As a convenor you would be responsible for the overall operation of the sector with the assistance of the Office of Alumni and Convocation Relations, the relevant department/faculty and, ideally, an elected or nominated sector committee.
  • The amount of time you spend on your sector is up to you.

By far the University of Limpopo Alumni and Convocation has inaugurated 12 Sectors namely: – Agricultural Science, Accountancy, Information Studies, Law, Medical Science, Media and Communication, Optometry,  Pharmacy, Physical Education and Kinesiology, Social Work, Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership, Water and Sanitation.

5.1. Agricultural Science
5.2. Accountancy
5.3. Information Studies
5.4. Law
5.5. Medical Science
5.6. Media and Communication
5.7. Optometry
5.8. Pharmacy
5.9. Physical Education and Kinesiology
5.10. Social Work
5.11. Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership
5.12. Water and Sanitation