Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of North West UniversityChapter 2 : Governance and Other Structures14. Functions, authority and accountability |
SENATE
(1) The general functions of the senate are–
| (a) | to regulate all learning, teaching, research and academic support functions; |
| (b) | to advise the council in respect of policies and rules.concerning all academic matters; and |
| (c) | to advise the council on the formation and reconfiguration of faculties and other relevant academic structures to ensure administrative and academic coherence, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainable quality. |
| (2) | Subject to the approval of the council the senate may adopt, amend and repeal rules in respect of programmes, qualifications, modules or assessments and moderation, but may do so only after taking into account the advice of the senate standing committee(s) concerned. |
| (3) | The senate may by resolution delegate any function to a member or committee of the senate, including any senate standing committee, but remains responsible for and must review and confirm the exercise and the performance of the functions so delegated. |
| (4) | The senate must consent to rules concerning matters within its authority made by the council. |