28/12/2022
ZITHS Governing Council sets to rebrand
The Zambia Institute for Tourism Hospitality Studies (ZITHS) Governing Council is on K10 million campaign to rebrand for Faculty development, iron out legacy issues and improve the financial situation of the institution.
Speaking during a meeting with members of the Governing Council led by the Chairperson Mulemwa Moongwa yesterday, Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga expressed happiness that the team has a clear plan to turn things around in positive a trajectory and that the team seems to know what they want to achieve.
He said Government would support efforts of the council bearing in mind that approach is clearly defined, the team show how to best support the self-sufficiency, the training needs and Government sees how to loop in and get the best out of the initiative.
Mr. Muhanga called on the council to check their ambition in line with Government’s transformation agenda.
He said there is need to take stock of the alumni students, by knowing where they go after leaving the school so that it is ascertained if graduates are having a fair share of the industrial cake when they leave the college.
And Moongwa said to turn around the institution, the council is working to To expand and upgrade infrastructure and facilities at the institute in order to create a learning environment that will simulate the industry our students
and graduates work in.
She said to improve student Student Placement & Employability, the council is working at improving relevant Industry exposure and qualifications.
Ms Moongwa said in line with revision of the curriculum, the council is working at recruitment of part-time lecturers from Industry who would be expected to undergo teaching methodology
The chairperson said it is also time for Faculty Exchange Programmes to allow students travel abroad to see have international standard experience.
Meanwhile ZITHS And Council Member Jason Mulaisho the team is working at changing the perception that the school is for students who have failed to find places in competitive Universities and College.