105Functions of Academic Senate

105 Functions of Academic Senate

105 Functions of Academic Senate

(1) The principal functions of the Academic Senate as the principal academic body of the University are as follows:

(a) to advise the Council and the Vice-Chancellor on all matters relating to teaching, scholarship and research conducted at or in connection with the University,

(b) to ensure the high quality of teaching and learning within the University by developing and implementing appropriate policies,

(c) to determine lists of graduands of the University specifying the award and the level of award that each of the graduands is to receive,

(d) to advise the Vice-Chancellor on the teaching and research activities of the University and on the allocation of teaching and research responsibilities within the University’s faculties,

(e) to consider and report on all matters referred to it by the Council or the Vice-Chancellor,

(f) to make recommendations to the Council or the Vice-Chancellor about academic standards or facilities at the University.

(2) The Council may make rules under clause 108 that confer additional functions on the Academic Senate.

(3) The Academic Senate has such other functions as may be necessary to enable it to exercise the functions specified in subclause (1) or added by virtue of subclause (2).