ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Maasai Mara University
6. Functions
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
6. Functions
(1)The objects and functions of the University shall be to—(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)make proposals for new programmes of study including those that culminate with degrees, diplomas and certificates;(g)make proposals for the establishment of campuses, colleges, faculties, schools, institutes, departments, and other resource and administrative units as may be appropriate;(h)inculcate a culture of innovation in technology, engineering, and science, amongst staff, students, and society;(i)promote education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within the institution and society;(j)develop an institution of 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 to society;(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)provide for the development of technical and vocational education and training and related activities within the institution and the wider society;(m)play a leading role in the development and expansion of opportunities for technological and vocational education and training;(n)provide high quality educational, research, residential, commercial, cultural, social, recreational, sporting, and other facilities;(o)facilitate student mobility between programmes of study at different technical training institutions, polytechnics, and universities;(p)promote critical enquiry and creativity in education, training and research within the institution;(q)participate in commercial ventures and activities that promote the objectives of the institution;(r)foster the general welfare of staff and students;(s)provide opportunities for development and further training for staff of the institution;(t)develop and provide educational, cultural, professional, technical and vocational services to the community and in particular the fostering of corporate social responsibility;(u)provide programmes, products, and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice;(v)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(w)generally 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 this Charter without distinction of race, ethnicity, place of origin or residence or other local connections, political opinion, colour, creed, religion, physical ability or gender; and no barrier based on any such distinction 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.