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Damita Majette on 31 Oct 13The face of higher education has changed because of online learning and the successful distance teaching of open universities globally. Â The University of South Africa (UNISA) is one of the mega distance learning institutions in the world and the largest distance education provider on the African continent. Â UNISA is infamous for research and innovation and its institutions are committed to provide leadership in innovation and excellence in open distance learning (ODL) research. Â The UNISA open distance learning programs is a dedicated system and it entails a student-centered approach that gives students flexibility and choice over how they learn. Â It also provides extensive student support systems and comprehensively offers both vocational and academic programs, many of which have received international accreditation. Â Accordingly, the UNSIA website provides an explanation of the administration and governance policy and statements that focus on ways to deliver distance learning "supported open learning. Â Technology strategy board tackles barriers and supports business-led innovation for its students and citizens. Â In addition, the UNISA has an extensive geographical footprint giving their students recognition and employability in many countries in the world. Â Organized into five colleges, discipline areas in which UNISA has high levels of research competency such as: Science, Engineering and Technology (excluding Medicine), Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Management Sciences, Human Sciences and Law. Â The USNIA put into place structures fit for the purpose of research enablement integral and it is committed to the generation and liberation of resources for research. Â The unique nature of this service derives from a strong commitment to basic, strategic and applied research, in keeping with the university's identity both as a comprehensive institution and as a leader in certain niche research areas.Â