ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for the East African University
7. Objects and Functions of the University
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
7. Objects and Functions of the University
(1)The objects and functions of the University shall be to—(a)provide directly, or in collaboration with other institutions 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 directly or in collaboration with industry and other organizations;(f)develop new programmes of study including those that culminate in degrees, diplomas and certificates;(g)establish colleges, faculties, schools, institutes, departments, resource centres and administrative units as may be appropriate;(h)inculcate a culture of innovation in technology, engineering, science and humanities, and promote intellectual property rights amongst staff, students, and society;(i)promote education in humanities, sciences, 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 quality educational, research, cultural, social, recreational, sporting, and other facilities;(m)facilitate student mobility between programmes of study at different tertiary institutions, and the University;(n)promote critical inquiry and creativity in education, training and research within the institution;(o)participate in commercial ventures and activities that promote the objectives of the institution;(p)foster the general welfare of staff and students;(q)provide opportunities for development and further training for staff and students of the institution;(r)develop and provide educational, cultural, professional, technical and vocational services to the community and in particular the fostering of corporate social responsibility;(s)provide programmes, products, and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice;(t)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(u)facilitate the development and provision of academic and other programmes that are appropriate and accessible.(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, physical ability or gender.(3)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.(4)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.