ABOUT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (DPS)
1 Composition of the Board
- ✓ The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (ARSA) who shall serve as Chairperson
- ✓ The Director (DPS) appointed by the Vice-Chancellor
- ✓ Deans of Schools/faculties
- ✓ Two representatives of the Senate
- ✓ The University Librarian
- ✓ The Registrar (Academics)
2 Responsibilities
- ✓ Formulation and implementation of postgraduate study regulations
- ✓ Administration of postgraduate scholarships and research grants
- ✓ Administration and processing of postgraduate theses and projects
- ✓ Proper conduct and supervision of postgraduate studies programmes
- ✓ Appointment of supervisors and examiners
- ✓ General welfare and discipline of postgraduate students
3 Postgraduate Coordination
- ✓ Enforcement of common regulations for postgraduate programs
- ✓ Dissemination of information related to postgraduate studies
- ✓ Publication of records of postgraduate research work
- ✓ Maintaining coordination with departments and faculties
- ✓ Monitoring student progress and research supervision
4 Thesis & Examination Process
- ✓ Receiving and approving supervisor nominations
- ✓ Processing appointment of Board of Examiners
- ✓ Sending theses to examiners and receiving assessments
- ✓ Convening Board of Examiners meetings
- ✓ Forwarding recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor
- ✓ Informing candidates of examination results
5 Student Welfare & Discipline
- ✓ Receiving reports on welfare and conduct of postgraduate students
- ✓ Making recommendations to Senate on student matters
- ✓ Considering matters affecting student welfare and research conditions
- ✓ Recommending appropriate actions to relevant authorities
6 Additional Powers
- ✓ Exercising powers equivalent to School/Faculty/Institute
- ✓ Performing functions assigned by Senate
- ✓ Maintaining status equivalent to academic units
- ✓ Enjoying rights and privileges of academic bodies
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