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About Commission for University Education
The Commission for University Education was established by an Act of Parliament, Universities Act, No. 42 of 2012 as the successor to the Commission for Higher Education which was established under Universities Act Cap 210B of 1985. This was to address the need to regulate, coordinate and assure qua... read morelity in university education as a result of growth and expansion of the university sub sector in Kenya. The Commission was established as a body corporate to make better provisions for the advancement of quality university education in the country.
Vision
Accessible, relevant and sustainable quality university education
Mission
To regulate and assure quality university education by setting standards and monitoring compliance to achieve global competitiveness
Mandate
To promote the objectives of university education, by regulating and accrediting universities and programmes, among other functions
Corporate Values and Principles
1.Professionalism;
2.Integrity;
3.Teamwork;
4.Accountability; and
5.Responsiveness
Quality Policy Statement
The Commission is committed to ensuring increased access to sustainable quality university education and training through planning, coordination, resource mobilization, quality assurance enhancement and information service.
In pursuit of this commitment the Commission shall:
1.Endeavour to understand customer requirements and their challenges;
2.Meet and strive to exceed customer expectations;
3.Ensure that the quality objectives are implemented, monitored and reviewed regularly;
4.Align its quality management system with statutory, regulatory and ISO 9001:2008 requirements;
5.Communicate the policy within the organization and ensure it is reviewed for continued suitability
Functions
The Commission for University Act No. 42 of 2012 stipulates the specific function of the Commission is as follows: 1.Promote the objectives of university education;
2.Advise the Cabinet Secretary on policy relating to university education;
3.Promote, set standards and assure relevance in the quality of university education;
4.Monitor and evaluate the state of university education systems in relation to the national development goals;
5.License any student recruitment agencies operating in Kenya and any activities by foreign institutions;
6.Develop policy for criteria and requirements for admission to universities;
7.Recognize and equate degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred or awarded by foreign universities and institutions in accordance with the standards and guidelines set by the Commission from time to time;
8.Undertake or cause to be undertaken, regular inspections, monitoring and evaluation of universities to ensure compliance with set standards and guidelines;
9.Collect, disseminate and maintain data on university education;
10.Accredit universities in Kenya;
11.Regulate university education in Kenya;
12.Accredit and inspect university programmes in Kenya;
13.Promote quality research and innovation; and
14.Perform such other functions and exercise such other powers as the Commission may deem necessary for the proper discharge of its mandate under the Act.
Authority of the Commission
The Commission shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and capable, in its corporate name, of:
1.suing and being sued;
2.taking, purchasing, or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of movable and immovable property, and
3.doing or performing all such other things or acts necessary for the proper performance of its functions under this Act as may lawfully be done or performed by a body corporate.
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Evaluating proposals on proposed universities and preparing evaluation reports;
Coordinating training of peer reviewers;
Overseei
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Assessing academic programmes for compliance with the Commission's guidelines;
Coordinating training of peer reviewers;
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The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form;
Drafting and typing routine letters and me
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Managing design, development and administration of applications and systems, physical or virtual hardware devices, operating systems, m
The duties and responsibilities will entail:
Coordinating the development and review of the Commission's strategic plans and policies;
Monitoring and analyzing expenditure tren
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Inspecting library services and facilities of universities and preparation of reports;
Assessing university libraries self-evaluatio
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Disseminating information on recognition and equation of degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred or awarded by foreign and private un
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -
Assessing and recommending evaluated proposals for approval;
Coordinating technical/full inspections and preparation of r
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Coordinating evaluation of programmes and recommending the same for approval;
Coordinating preparation of programme evaluation reports;
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities will entail:
Facilitating interviews with the media and the general public;
Preparing media supplements, documentaries,
The duties and responsibilities will entail: -
Providing secretarial services to the Board Audit Committee;
Advising Board and Management on Internal Audit policies,
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Arranging the business of the Board and keeping records of the proceedings;
Providing advice
Job Purpose / Executive Summary
Accreditation officers are responsible for managing the accreditation process of universities and specialized degree awarding institutions and academic programmes
Job Purpose / Executive Summary
The Driving Function will entail driving duties; routine checks and maintenance of the vehicles; maintenance of work tickets; carrying out first aid; detecting an
Job Purpose / Executive Summary
The Supply Chain Management Officers are responsible for offering the advice to Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer on all matters pertaining to Procurem
Job Purpose / Executive Summary
Corporate Communication Officers are responsible for managing strategic communications for the Commission, both internally and externally with an aim of enhancing
Job Purpose / Executive Summary
Accreditation officers are responsible for managing the accreditation process of universities and specialized degree awarding institutions and academic programmes
Job Purpose / Executive Summary
Library Officers are responsible for the management of Library and Information Resource Centre at the Commission. Further, they will also co-ordinate evaluation o
