Vice President for Academic

The major duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Academic Vice President are:-

The Office of the Academic Vice President is accountable to the President with responsibilities for leading, coordinating and facilitating the University’s academic affairs.

  • Lead, coordinate and oversee responsibilities for program review and improvement, accreditation and self-evaluation, assessment of student learning and advancement of student success, encouraging and improvement of teaching learning;
  • Provide leadership in establishing  academic priorities,  plans for program development, faculty recruitment and development, and in managing  the academic enterprise;
  • Closely work with  the President to assist in and provide support on academic affairs, and with other Vice Presidents to set the University’s broad academic directions/vision, priorities and  policies;
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of plans, policies, rules and guidelines governing academic  programs, academic and technical staff,  and students;
  • Facilitate the accomplishment of the University’s mission and its academic goals through the establishment of programs, policies, procedures, and standards; in selection, evaluation, and development of faculty and staff; in review of academic programs; in allocation of funds; and in provision of information;
  • Ensure the promotion of academic staff is consistent with the University’s rules and procedures;
  • Develop and implement the institutional-level planning initiatives that are essential to the strategic positioning of the University;
  • Coordinate periodic academic program reviews and work with academic units in the review, study, and development of curriculum and in the improvement of instruction;
  • Establish and facilitate collaboration with industries and other institutions to meet targets of Applied Science University.
  • Support and ensure the programs of study; prepare and supply qualified graduates in knowledge, skills, and attitudes on the basis of the existing needs of the country;
  • Ensure the University’s strategic and operational plans are in place for colleges and reporting units, monitoring and supporting best practices, monitoring performances, and promoting positive relations internally and externally.

List of Colleges and Directorates under Vice President for Academic Affairs