The major focus of the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor is the coordination of activities of the academic division and certain administrative sub-divisions of the University.  The Office is concerned with developing and expanding the University’s interests academically through teaching, learning, research and extension services.

The following Units/Offices work under the office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor:

  • The Research, Innovation and Consultancy Unit (RICU);
  • The Deans and Heads of Department of the various Schools;
  • The Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Unit;

Responsibilities

Key activities performed by the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor:

  1. Coordinate strategies for developing academic programmes;
  2. Ensure efficient utilization of academic facilities for teaching and learning;
  3. Provide support to researchers and safeguard the conduct of research;
  4. Organise workshops, training and seminars for faculty and staff;
  5. Spearhead collaborations/partnerships with organisations;
  6. Communicate with external partners in order to promote the University’s brand;
  7. Deputises the Vice-Chancellor:
  8. Any other assignment sanctioned by the Vice-Chancellor.