Criteria

Organization and Governance

Requirements and desirable attributes under this criterion are described in terms of the following sub-criteria.

  1. Major positions of the institution must be filled. These positions include Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Treasurer, Dean, and Chairperson.
  2. The statutory bodies/committees of the institution must be formed in accordance with the applicable rules and guidelines. These bodies/committees include the Board of Trustees, Syndicate, Academic Council, Admission Committee, Finance Committee, Curriculum Committee, and the Faculty Selection Committee.
  3. The position appointees and committee members must function effectively as per the roles defined in the relevant act/statute.
  4. The institution must have published policies, including a mechanism for addressing grievances, regarding academic and administrative matters involving students, faculty members and non-teaching employees.
  5. The academic and administrative policies must be put into practice.