ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Bungoma National Polytechnic Order
4. Objects and functions of the National Polytechnic
Edition: 2024-01-19 · In force
4. Objects and functions of the National Polytechnic
(1)The objects and functions of the National Polytechnic shall be to—(a)provide, directly or in collaboration with other institutions of higher learning, facilities for technical, technological, professional, scientific education and training;(b)participate in technological innovation as well as in the discovery, transmission, and enhancement of knowledge for economic, social cultural, scientific and technological development;(c)contribute to industrial and technological development of Kenya, in collaboration with industry and other organizations, through transfer of technology;(d)promote and establish a culture of innovation in engineering and technology, and technology transfer amongst staff and students;(e)develop an institution with 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 within and outside Kenya;(f)provide a multi-level system of post-secondary school education and training programmes 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 programmes;(g)provide high quality educational, research, residential, commercial, cultural, social, recreational, sporting and other facilities;(h)advance knowledge and its practical application by research and other means, the dissemination of outcomes of research by various means, and the commercial exploitation of research results;(i)promote research within the National Polytechnic and in the general community;(j)participate in commercial ventures and activities;(k)foster the general welfare of all staff and students;(l)provide opportunities for development and further training for staff of the National Polytechnic;(m)develop and provide educational, cultural, professional technical and vocational services to the community and in particular, foster corporate social responsibility;(n)provide programmes, products and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice;(o)facilitate student mobility between different programmes at different technical training institutions and other national polytechnics;(p)conduct examinations for and grant such academic award s as maybeprovided under this Order; and(q)collaborate with recognized universities for the co nd uct and award of degreeprogrammesin technology.(2)The National Polytechnic shall have powers to grant higher diplomas, diplomas, certificates, or other academic qualifications which may, for the time being, be authorized by the academic policy of the national Polytechnic.(3)Subject to this Order, the National Polytechnic may award scholarships, bursaries and prizes and any other awards which may be provided for by the academic policy.