Powers and functions of the Academic Council

Subject to the provisions of the Act and the Regulations, the Academic Council of the University shall have the following powers, namely:— (i) Exercise control and general regulation over the academic policies of the University and be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of standards of instruction, education and evaluation in the University; (ii) Consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative or on a reference from the Faculty of the University or the Board and to take appropriate action thereon; (iii) Recommend to the Board such Regulations as are consistent with this Act regarding the academic functioning of the University including discipline of students; (iv) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Regulations.