ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Tharaka University
20. The Senate
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
20. The Senate
(1)There shall be a Senate of the University which shall be in charge of all academic matters of the University.(2)The membership of the Senate shall be—(a)the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson;(b)the Deputy Vice-Chancellors;(c)the Principals of the constituent colleges;(d)the Principals of each college and campus of the University;(e)the Registrars of the University;(f)the Deans of the faculties, and Directors of Schools, Institutes and Centres;(g)the Chairpersons of Departments of the University;(h)the Professors of the University;(i)two members elected by the Academic Board or equivalent Board of each Constituent University College from among the members of that Board;(l)the Corporation Secretary and Chief Legal Officer;(m)one representative of each of the faculty or school boards appointed by the respective boards from among its members; and(n)two members elected by the students’ organization, who shall however not be entitled to attend deliberations of the Senate on matters which are considered by the chairperson of the Senate to be confidential or which relate to examinations, the general discipline of students, and other related matters.(3)The membership of the Senate may include such other persons as the Council may determine from time to time under the Statutes.(4)The Senate may co-opt any other person as may be provided for in the Statutes.(5)The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) shall provide secretariat services to the Senate.(6)The Senate shall have the following functions, powers and duties—(a)satisfying itself regarding the content and academic standard of any course of study in respect of any degree, diploma, certificate or other award of University and reporting its findings thereon to the Council;(b)proposing regulations for consideration by the Council regarding the eligibility of persons for admission to a course of study;(c)proposing regulations for consideration by the Council regarding the standard of proficiency to be gained in each examination for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the University;(d)deciding which persons have attained the prescribed standard of proficiency and are otherwise fit to be granted a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the University and to report its decision thereon to the Council; and(e)initiating proposals relating to the conduct of the University generally and to discuss any matter relating to the University and making representation there on to the Council.(f)regulating the conduct of examinations;(g)approving the examination results;(h)making regulations governing the award of fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and other awards;(i)developing, implementing and promoting quality assurance systems and structures in the University operations;(j)receiving proposals from various boards and faculties, institutes, schools, centres and considering their recommendations and making appropriate decisions;(k)recommending to the Council appropriate criteria for appointment and promotion of academic staff;(l)determining general policy matters relating to the library, laboratory facilities, teaching aids, workshops and such other academic services which are in its view necessary for the furtherance of the academic objectives of the University; and(m)making regulations governing such other matters as are within its powers in accordance with this Charter and the Statutes.(7)The Senate may establish committees consisting of members of the Senate or such other persons as it may deem fit, and may delegate any of its powers or functions to the Chairperson or any such committees.(8)The Senate may recommend to the Council the withdrawal of any degrees or other distinctions or titles, or the revocation of any diplomas or certificates granted by the University, and withdrawal of all privileges connected therewith in accordance with the Statutes.