ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter to Establish United States International University
5. Functions
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
5. Functions
(1)The functions of USIU shall be—(a)to establish and maintain an educational institution offering courses of instruction beyond secondary schools and conduct courses of study, laboratory school, extension courses and ancillary services as found in universities;(b)to determine the qualifications and eligibly of persons from the Republic of Kenya or elsewhere for baccalaureate and graduate studies;(c)to determine who may teach, what may be taught and how it may be taught;(d)to conduct examinations for, and to grant degrees, diplomas and other awards of USIU and its seal pursuant to approval of the Board;(e)to provide adequate equipment and facilities for a high quality education, such as library resources, laboratories, research facilities, classrooms and buildings to support various curricula;(f)to formulate rules and procedures for execution of USIU’s programmes and plans which have been approved by the Board;(g)to divide the courses of instruction of USIU into departments, divisions, schools or colleges for the better presentation of specialized subject matter to students;(h)to maintain a record of its proceedings;(i)to revise or discontinue existing programmes as well as to examine and approve proposals for colleges, schools, departments, degree courses or subjects of study subject to necessary review by appropriate academic committees and approval by the Chancellor, the Board and the Commission for Higher Education; and(j)to establish academic linkages.(2)USIU shall be open to any student irrespective of background, nationality, race, religion, sex or socio-economic status who desires a high quality education, meets the criteria for admission as established by the University, and who is willing to co-operate with the policies of USIU and be comfortable within its atmosphere.(3)USIU may, with the approval of the Board and the Commission, establish satellite campuses. Satellite campuses are subject to the direction and supervision of USIU and the Board.