THE VICE CHANCELLOR

 

The current Vice Chancellor is Prof. Kenneth Hamwaka, founder of the Africa University of Guidance, Counselling and Youth Development Centre for Africa.

 

The Vice Chancellor advises and assists the Chancellor and provides leadership to the academic and academic-related units of the university. Among the many responsibilities of the position, the Vice Chancellor:

 

• oversees academic planning, academic program review, and curriculum development

• maintains liaison with other campuses of the University’s system

• supervises the deans of Faculties, Director of Research, and Director of Management and Leadership Centre; evaluating and approving their recommendations for faculty hiring, promotion, and tenure

• supervises budget preparation for the academic and academic-related programs, allocating and reallocating funds and resources to and from these programs

• provides leadership in creating and maintaining academic standards and policies

 

Major Functions

 

• As part of the University Senate and University Council, the Vice Chancellor provides the executive leadership in the overall planning, organizing, and controlling of the academic program areas.

   

• Serves as the principal assistant and advisor to the University Council and University Senate in all academic matters. Develops and plans institutional and academic programs, budgeting and resource allocation; supervises staff development programs, grant program administration; monitors personnel actions and transactions; and participates in academic personnel policy development and negotiation.