Powers and functions of Academic Council

Powers and functions of Academic Council.—

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, the Academic Council shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—
   • (a) to advise the Executive Council on all academic matters;
   • (b) to design, develop and oversee the academic courses curricula;
   • (c) to approve the recommendations of the Boards of Studies;
   • (d) to monitor the academic development of the University;
   • (e) to recommend to the Executive Council the establishment of Departments, Schools or Sections of the University and the abolition or sub-division of any of them;
   • (f) to recommend to the Executive Council the institution of fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes and to make regulations for their awards;
   • (g) to review and update the curricula from time to time;
   • (h) to make regulations for sports, extra-curricular activities, and proper maintenance and well-being of students;
     • (i) to organize and conduct examinations and to set up selection committees for academic staff;
   • (j) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes or Ordinances.