ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter to Establish United States International University
13. The Faculty Senate
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
13. The Faculty Senate
(1)There shall be a Faculty Senate of the University which shall consist of all members of the academic staff.(2)The Faculty Senate shall have and exercise the following functions—(a)oversee all the academic programmes, quality and character of the institution and continuously review academic policy and performance;(b)conduct periodic reviews of the financial policies of the University and formulate recommendations for the Vice-Chancellor as to their adequacy in support of the educational needs of the institution;(c)review any changes by the Vice-Chancellor or the Board of Directors in the educational and financial policies of the University;(d)promote the general welfare of the University, its students, staff and faculty;(e)assure a sense of responsibility among the faculty for maintaining a superior level of instruction, research and professional activities;(f)address academic and instructional issues within the framework of the University’s educational direction and policy;(g)conduct studies and make recommendations on matters oh policy and procedure pertaining to the faculty.(3)The members of the Faculty Senate shall elect an executive committee from among its members to include a chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary and treasurer.(4)The Faculty Senate shall have the right to meet and discuss any academic matters relating to the University and to transmit any resolutions to the Vice-Chancellor.(5)The following shall be the Standing Committees of the Faculty—(a)Academic and Research;(g)Student Life and Activities; and(h)Administrative Performance Evaluation.(6)The Faculty Senate shall meet at least once a month.