University Senate

The Senate serves as the academic body of the University and, subject to the provisions of Universiti's Constitution, statutes, rules, and regulations, is entitled to control and give general directions on teaching, research, and examinations, and the conferment of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other academic distinctions.

The Senate shall consist of—

(a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be Chairman;

(b) all Deputy Vice-Chancellors;

(c) all Deans of the Faculties and all Heads of the Campuses, Schools, Centres, Academies and Institutes of the University;

(d) not more than twenty full-time professors to be elected for a term of three years by all full-time professors and associate professors of the University; and

(e) not more than five persons from the University to be co-opted by the Vice-Chancellor for a term of three years.

The selection procedure and number of membership shall be determined by Senate. The Registrar or his representative shall be the Secretary of the Senate. The Registrar, Bursar, Chief Librarian and Legal Adviser shall be ex officio members but shall not be entitled to vote at the meetings of the Senate.