The University Senate
Supreme Academic Body
Overview
The University Senate is the supreme academic authority of Taita Taveta University, responsible for all academic matters, including curriculum development, admissions, examinations, and the award of degrees.
Composition
- Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Outreach)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Planning)
- Registrar (Academic Affairs) - Secretary to the Senate
- Deans of Schools
- Directors of Institutes and Directorates
- Librarian
- Chairpersons of Academic Departments
- Representatives of the Academic Staff
- Student Representative
Functions
- Approving academic programmes and curricula
- Setting admission criteria and regulations
- Overseeing examinations and assessment
- Approving graduation lists and awarding degrees
- Maintaining academic standards and quality
- Promoting research and scholarly activities
- Making recommendations to the Council on academic matters