ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology
20. The Vice-Chancellor
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
20. The Vice-Chancellor
(1)There shall be a Vice-Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed by the Council and who shall be the Chief Executive of the University.(2)The Vice-Chancellor shall be the holder of a Doctor of Philosophy degree and have experience in the management of Universities.(3)The Vice Chancellor shall—(a)be the academic and administrative head of the university;(b)have the overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the university;(c)have such responsibilities and duties as may be provided for in this Charter and the Statutes; and(d)assume administrative responsibilities for the day-to-day running of the University and its management.(4)The functions of the Vice-Chancellor shall be to—(a)provide leadership in achieving the vision and the mission of the University;(b)direct, promote and co-ordinate all the programmes and activities of the University;(c)act as the representative of the University and be its spokesperson on its external relations;(d)preside over the Senate and the Management Board in accordance with the Statutes;(e)be responsible for the general welfare, conduct and discipline of staff and students;(f)work collegially with the personnel of the University for the realization of its objectives;(g)mobilize resources for the University; and(h)have such responsibilities and duties as may be provided for in the Statutes.(5)The Vice-Chancellor shall serve for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(6)The Vice-Chancellor shall enjoy such terms and conditions of service as the Council may determine from time to time, which shall be prescribed by the statutes or the instrument of appointment.