The Community Development Unit (CDU) is a formal structure of the Centre for Academic Engagement and Collaboration.
The Community Development Unit (CDU) is a formal structure of the Centre for Academic Engagement and Collaboration. The Unit shares its home with three other units.
• Co-operative Education Unit
• Graduation Placement Unit
• Continuing Education Unit
The activities of the CDU straddle two or more of the NMMU's Engagement Categories i.e. Community Service and Outreach and Engagement through Professional/Disciplined-based Service Provision.
The CDU has a strong rural bias with 80% of work taking place off campus.
CDU aims to be a leading community engagement entity, committed to good development practice.