ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Daystar University
19. The Vice-Chancellor
Edition: 2023-12-22 · In force
19. The Vice-Chancellor
(1)The Council shall appoint a Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Chief Executive of the University.(2)The Vice-Chancellor shall—(a)be the academic and administrative head of the University;(b)have the overall responsibility for direction, organization, administration and programmes of the University;(c)direct, promote and coordinate all the programmes and activities of the University;(d)act as the representative of the University and be its spokesperson on its external relations;(e)assume administrative responsibilities for the day-to-day running of the University and its management;(f)preside over the Senate and the University Management Board in accordance with the Statutes;(g)be responsible for the general welfare, conduct and discipline of staff and students;(h)work collegially with the personnel of the University for the realization of its objectives;(i)direct the securing of financial support for the University;(j)be an ex-officio member of both the Council and the Sponsor; and(k)perform any other duties as may be provided for in this Charter and Statutes.(3)The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(4)A person qualifies to be appointed a Vice-Chancellor if the person has an earned doctorate degree and has extensive experience in university management and has attained the level of at least Associate Professor.