Powers of Skill Council.

(1) The Skill Council shall exercise the following powers, namely: - (a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and to give directions regarding methods of instructions, evaluation of research of improvements in academic standards; (b) to consider matters of skills and general academic interest either on its own initiative or on a reference by the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Council or a Faculty and to take appropriate action thereon; (c) to recommend to the Executive Council, the creation and abolition of teaching posts; (d) to prescribe syllabi and courses of study for various examinations on the recommendations of the Departments/ Faculties; (e) to frame such regulations consistent with the Statutes and Ordinances regarding the skill training and academic functions of the University, discipline, residence, admissions, equivalency, awards of fellowships, studentships, scholarships, medals and prizes, fee concessions, corporate life and attendance; and (f) to accord recognition to various certificate diploma, advanced diploma and degree programmes run by