ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology
6. Objects and Functions of the University
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
6. Objects and Functions of the University
(1)The objects and functions of the University shall be—(a)promoting the development and expansion of higher education opportunities for advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarly research and scientific investigation;(b)promoting development of students’ welfare and society in general for attainment of academic excellence;(c)promoting of cultural and social life of society through corporate social responsibility;(d)providing an environment that nurtures excellence and high standards of professionalism in teaching, learning, research and community service;(e)disseminating of the outcomes of the research conducted by the University to the general community;(f)promoting human resource development and proactive management practices as well as good governance to enhance service delivery;(g)supporting gender balance and equality of opportunity among employees;(h)promoting of equalization for persons with disabilities, minorities and other marginalized groups;(i)facilitating of life-long learning through provision of adult and continuing education; and(j)promoting competitive corporate image through enhanced marketing and publicity to a wider customer market.(2)The University shall not discriminate against any woman with regards to admission to the University on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin or residence or other local connections, economic and social standing, colour, creed, physical ability or gender, pregnancy, marital status, religion, conscience, belief, culture, dress, language or birth, nor shall any preference be given to, or advantage withheld from any person on the grounds of any such distinction.(3)The University shall not discriminate against any person with regards to appointment and promotion of staff on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin or residence or other local connections, economic and social standing, colour, creed, physical ability or gender, pregnancy, marital status, religion, conscience, belief, culture, dress, language or birth, nor shall any preference be given to, or advantage withheld from any person on the grounds of any such distinction.(4)No barrier based on any of the distinctions set out in subparagraphs (2) or (3) shall be imposed upon any person as a condition of their becoming, or continuing to be, a professor, lecturer, graduate or student of the University, or of their holding any office therein, nor shall any preference be given to, or advantage withheld from any person on the grounds of any such distinction.(5)The University shall charge such fees or levy as the Council may, with the advice of the Senate, approve from time to time, for students admitted to the University for defraying expenses connected with their education.