ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter of the University of Eastern African, Baraton
7. Functions
Edition: 2026-04-01 · In force
7. Functions
(1)The functions of the University shall be—(a)to formulate rules and procedures for its own government and financial support;(b)to provide for the establishment of affiliated colleges, Schools, Department and such other institutions and facilities as the University Council might designate;(c)to provide for the appointment and job descriptions of personnel to assist in the governance of the University;(d)to maintain a record of its proceedings;(e)to provide facilities for university education, including technological and professional education, and for research either directly or through the medium of affiliated colleges, schools or department;(f)to assist in the preservation, transmission and increase of knowledge and in the stimulation of the intellectual life and cultural development of the students;(g)to conduct examinations for, and to grant degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University;(h)to determine the curriculum to be taught by and the qualifications of lectures;(i)to co-operate with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kenya, in the development of higher education;(j)to revise or discontinue existing programmes as well as to examine and approve proposals for school, departments, degree courses, or subjects of study; and(k)to provide for the harmonious development of the whole man through a balanced programme of mental, spiritual, and social studies, activities and experiences.(2)Subject to the Act and this Charter the criteria for admission to the University shall be such minimum criteria including those relating to mature age candidates from other countries or its equivalent time be for those coming from other countries as may from time to determined in respect of public universities.(3)The University shall be open to any student irrespective of background, religion, sex or socio-economic status who desires a high quality education and who is willing to co-operate with the University and be comfortable within its atmosphere:Provided that nothing herein shall preclude the University from exercising a special responsibility towards fits constituency, the Seventh-day Adventist Church.