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Ms. Margaret Raletobana
Ms. Margaret RaletobanaDirector - Gaborone Campus

PALAPYE REGIONAL CAMPUS

Palapye Regional Campus is one of the five regional campuses of Botswana Open University, offering a wide range of educational opportunities designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. The Campus is the second largest in enrolment after Gaborone Campus, it is the administrative student and tutor support centre for the BOU student body in the Region for both Open Schooling and Tertiary Education levels. Palapye Campus offers teaching and learning services to the largest part of the Central district comprising of the following sub districts; Boteti, Paje sub, Lerala. Mahalapye, Mmadinare, Bobonong, Mmaphashalala, Sefhare and two Mining towns of Orapa and Selibe Phikwe.

The campus provides both Open Schooling and Tertiary Education programmes, utilising modern educational technologies to enhance student support and deliver high-quality academic services. These programs are tailored to serve students from various communities, ensuring accessibility and flexibility in learning.

Location
The Palapye Regional Campus is strategically located along the A1 highway between Gaborone and Francistown, in Palapye Village, Central District. The campus operates from Serorome, Plot 3718, conveniently situated behind Desert Sands Motel.

CAMPUS STAFF ESTABLISHMENT

We are pleased to introduce our dedicated staff members who form the backbone of our Regional Campus. Each member of our staff plays a crucial role in the success of our mission to provide quality education and support through open and distance e learning. By featuring them in this page, we aim to foster a sense of community and belonging, while also ensuring that students, stakeholders, and partners can easily identify and connect with the individuals behind our exceptional service.

We hope this initiative further strengthens the bond between our staff and the community we serve.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Our mission is to equip our students with the skills they need to pursue their academic and professional aspirations in a campus environment that is hospitable and quality focused, aligning with the evolving demands of the global market.

We strive to provide an exceptional experience for both students and part-time tutors by:

  • Building strong connections between students, tutors, and key university departments, including Schools, e-Learning support, Student Affairs and Welfare, and the Library.
  • Offering comprehensive training and support for students and tutors.
  • Facilitating the application and registration processes for academic programmes.
  • Supporting student admissions, teaching, learning, and overall guidance for smooth transition through BOU ODeL mode of education.
  • Fostering student retention, progression, and success through to graduation.
  • Engaging and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
  • Providing guidance, counselling, and referral services.

Our Services

  • Student Administration: Handling of applications, registrations, examination management, and pre-graduation clearances.
  • Blended Tuition Support: Provision of combined online and in-person learning support.
  • Counselling Services: Guidance provided for academic decision-making before registration and support for psycho-social concerns.
  • Library Services: Comprehensive library offerings, including access to e-resources, issue desk services, and research assistance.
  • Technology Support: Assistance with online learning platforms, online payments, and software like SPSS.
  • Facilities Management: Provision of venues for tutorials, examinations, workshops, seminars, and office space for various departments.
  • Administrative Services: IT support and management of service level agreements.
  • Financial Services: Overseeing budgeting, revenue, and expenditure management, payroll for part-time staff, student data management, and general ledger management.

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