ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Bomet University Charter, 2026
7. Functions of the University
Edition: 2026-08-07 · In force
7. Functions of the University
(1)The University shall—(a)provide directly, or in collaboration, with other institutions of higher learning, facilities for technological, professional, and scientific education;(b)advance knowledge and its practical application by research and other means;(c)disseminate the outcomes of research by various means, and commercially exploit the results of such research;(d)participate in technological innovation as well as in the discovery, transmission and enhancement of knowledge and to stimulate the intellectual life in the economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological development;(e)contribute to industrial and technological development of society in collaboration with industry and other organizations;(f)determine who may teach, who may be taught, how it may be taught, when it may be taught and examined;(g)make proposals for new programmes of study including those that culminate with degrees, diplomas and certificates;(h)make proposals for the establishment of colleges, schools, centres, campuses, institutes, departments, and other resource and administrative units as may be appropriate;(i)inculcate a culture of innovation and creativity amongst staff, students, and society;(j)develop an institution of excellence in teaching, training, scholarship, entrepreneurship, research, consultancy, community service, among other educational services and products;(k)provide 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;(l)facilitate student mobility between programmes of study at different training institutions;(m)promote critical inquiry and creativity in education, training and research;(n)participate in commercial ventures and activities that promote the objectives of the University;(o)foster the general welfare of staff and students;(p)provide opportunities for development and further training for staff of the institution;(q)develop and provide educational, cultural and professional services to the community and in particular the fostering of corporate social responsibility;(r)provide programmes, products, and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice;(s)conduct examinations for, and grant such, academic awards as may be provided for in the Statutes, and to syndicate examinations for awards at other institutions as may be approved by the Senate; and(t)facilitate the development and provision of appropriate and accessible academic and other programmes.(2)Admission to the University as candidates for degrees, diplomas, certificates, or other awards shall be open to all persons accepted as being qualified by the Senate in accordance with the national admission criteria.