The Aga Khan University-Kenya Charter
8. Objects and Functions of the University
8. Objects and Functions of the University
The objects and functions of the University shall be—(a)providing directly, or in collaboration, with other institutions of higher learning, facilities for technological, professional, and scientific education;(b)advancing knowledge and its practical application by research and other means;(c)disseminating the outcomes of research by various means, and commercially exploit the results of such research;(d)participating in technological innovation as well as in the discovery, transmission and enhancement of knowledge and stimulating the intellectual life in the economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological development;(e)contributing to industrial and technological development of society in collaboration with industry and other organizations;(f)inculcating a culture of innovation in technology, engineering, and science, amongst staff, students, and society;(g)promoting education in health science including medicine, nursing, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, media and other relevant disciplines within the institution and society;(h)developing an institution of excellence in teaching, training, scholarship, entrepreneurship, research, consultancy, community service, among other educational services and products, with emphasis on technology and its development, impact and application to society;(i)providing a multi-level system of education and training that is relevant to the needs of the community covering a wide range of fields and levels with provision for recognition of prior learning and flexibility of transition between educational levels;(j)providing for the development of technical and vocational education and training and related activities within the institution and the wider society;(k)playing a leading role in the development and expansion of opportunities for technological and vocational education and training;(l)providing high quality educational, research, residential, commercial, cultural, social, recreational, sporting, and other facilities;(m)promoting critical enquiry and creativity in education, training and research within the institution;(n)fostering the general welfare of staff and students;(o)providing opportunities for development and further training for staff of the institution;(p)developing and providing educational, cultural, professional and technical services to the community and in particular the fostering of corporate social responsibility;(q)providing programmes, products, and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice;(r)establishing, administering, managing and supporting hospitals, clinics, laboratories, pharmacies and other sites and facilities for education, training and research; and(s)generally facilitating the development and provision of appropriate and accessible academic and other programmes.Source: Kenya Law