The University operates through various authorities i.e. Statutory Bodies, entrusted with the responsibility of running and regulating its affairs.
Board of Governors
Composition
The Board of Governors consists of:
- Chairman of the Company (Chairperson)
- Members of the Board of Directors
- The Rector
- Chairman Higher Education Commission or nominee
- Vice Chancellor of a Public Sector University (nominated by the Patron)
- Secretary to the Government (Higher Education Department) or nominee
Roles & Responsibilities
- Guides strategic direction and approves major policy decisions
- Sanctions annual budgets, development plans, and financial statements
- Oversees academic and administrative performance
- Appoints senior leadership and faculty positions (as per law)
- Ensures compliance with national regulatory standards
Academic Council
Composition
- Rector (Chair)
- Deans
- Directors
- Senior Professors
- Nominees of the Rector
- External Academic representatives
- President, Student Voice Leaders
Functions
- Approves academic programs, courses, and curricula
- Regulates teaching, examinations, research, and student affairs
- Ensures quality assurance and academic standards
- Supervises admission, progression, and discipline of students
- Reviews faculty development and academic activities .
Board of Advanced Studies and Research
Composition
Selected faculty members, senior researchers, external research experts, and representatives appointed by the Rector and Academic Council.
Functions
- Promotes research culture and advanced studies across faculties
- Approves research proposals, topics, and supervisors
- Recommends examiners for theses and dissertations
- Ensures ethical and academic compliance in research
- Reviews outcomes of postgraduate programs
Board of Faculty
The Board of Faculty serves as a central governing body for a specific academic faculty within a university. Think of it as a mini academic council focused on the faculty’s particular disciplines. Here are some of their key roles:
- Dean (Chair)
- Professors and senior faculty of the faculty
- Head of Departments
- QEC representative
- Representative of Registrar Office
- Student Voice Leader of the Faculty
Functions
- Reviews recommendations of the Boards of Studies
- Oversees academic and research activities at the faculty level
- Ensures program relevance and internal quality alignment
- Recommends examiners and course improvements to the Academic Council
Board of Studies
The Board of Studies (BoS) is an essential body within a university or college that focuses specifically on curriculum and program development for a particular academic department. Here’s a breakdown of its key functions:
Composition (Including External Experts)
- Chairperson of the Department
- Entire teaching faculty
- Two subject experts appointed by the Rector
- Three industry or field experts appointed by the Academic Council
- Student Voice Leader of the Department
Functions
- Designs and updates curricula and syllabi
- Recommends reading materials and learning resources
- Suggests examiners, paper setters, and evaluation guidelines
- Advises on course relevance, industry alignment, and learning outcomes
Selection Board
The Selection Board plays a crucial role within the statutory bodies of a university. Let me elaborate on its functions:
- Rector (Chair)
- Deans and senior faculty
- Registrar
- External field experts for advanced academic positions
Functions
- Conducts recruitment for faculty and staff
- Recommends promotions, contract extensions, and appointments
- Ensures merit-based and transparent selection processes
- Oversees performance evaluations and interviews
Finance and Planning Committee
The committee oversees financial matters, budgeting, and long-term planning.
- Rector (Chair)
- Nominee of the Board of Governors
- Chief Financial Officer
- Registrar
- Officers responsible for planning and development
Functions
- Reviews proposed budgets and financial statements
- Monitors expenditures, reserves, grants, and resource allocation
- Evaluates new project proposals and development initiatives
- Advises BoG on long-term financial sustainability