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The Charter for the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
17. The Senate
Edition: 2023-12-29 · In force
17. The Senate
(1)There shall be a Senate of the University which shall consist of—(a)the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson;(b)the Deputy Vice-Chancellors;(c)the Principals of constituent colleges;(d)the Principal of each college within the University;(e)the Directors of campuses within the University;(f)the Deans or Directors of all faculties, schools, institutes and centres of the University;(g)the heads of departments;(h)the directors of research centres;(j)the Registrar (Academic);(k)the University Librarian;(l)the Chief Finance Officer;(m)the Dean of Students; and(n)two representatives of the Students’ Organization, who shall however not be allowed to attend meetings considered by the Chairperson to be confidential.(2)The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic affairs), shall be the Vice-Chairperson of the Senate.(3)The Registrar (Academic), shall be the Secretary of the Senate.(4)Subject to this Charter and the Statutes, the Senate shall determine its quorum and its own procedure.(5)Subject to this Charter, the Senate shall—(a)propose to the Council for approval of the short- and long-term academic plans and their modifications based on a continuous evaluation;(b)develop, evaluate and propose modifications in the program of instruction in the research and community service consistent with the objectives and policies of the University;(c)develop criteria and policies for the admission of students, their retention and promotion, the awarding of degrees, diplomas and certificates;(d)approve the academic calendar and academic program of studies;(e)discuss and approve the annual academic reports presented by the principals and deans;(f)settle academic matters within the faculties and departments and to deal with academic disputes arising therefrom;(g)discuss, evaluate and approve affiliations to academic programs of the constituent colleges and supervise them;(h)recommend to the Council amendments to the Statutes and the regulations;(i)propose to the Council, the financial needs of the academic program of the University;(j)recommend to the Council appointments and promotions of academic staff;(k)promote and supervise the development of the library and the archives;(l)receive and approve examination results; and(m)make regulations governing such matters as are within its powers in accordance with this Charter or the Statutes.(6)The Senate may co-opt any person with specific contribution to offer as and when need arises.(7)The Senate shall meet at least four times a year.(8)The Senate may establish such committees as may be deemed necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions and duties.