I.GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES AT THE INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITY OF ENGA

The governance at the Innovative University of Enga has eight elements: participatory, students-oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, equitable and inclusive, and follows the rule of law.

1. Rule of Law: It is important for the Innovative University of Enga to comply with all the regulatory and legal frameworks that are applicable in the University. Along with compliance with the existing laws and policies, the University has in an internal legal framework to protect all staff, students and stakeholders. The University will always work on developing new policies, keeping records, formats for reports, trip and field reports and internal minutes.

2. Transparency: An important element of good governance is transparency, which simply means that all information pertaining to the Innovative University of Enga shall be easily and freely available. Our reports, information related to IUE Council members, partners, donors etc. will be always accessible to relevant stakeholders. The University will also publicize on the University’s website activities to enhance our visibility and promote public trust.

3. Responsive: Another element of good governance is being responsive. The University has necessary policies that allow us to take necessary decisions in a timely and thoughtful manner.

4. Consensus Oriented: All decisions within the University shall be taken only after consultation from various stakeholders and necessary frameworks is adopted to ensure consensus from all Council members and the Executive Management Team.

5. Accountability: Accountability is a very large term and encompasses several issues of the Innovative University of Enga. At the University, we included organizational management structure, financial procedures, human resource policies etc. The Innovative University of Enga has four Divisions taking full responsibility for academia, research, administration, students services and timely reporting

6. Participatory: Good governance at the University requires participation from staff, students all stakeholders in decision making. Participation ensures that there is freedom of expression, collaboration and respect among decision-makers.

7. Equity and Inclusiveness: Good governance at the University is based on the principles of Christian Faith, equity and inclusiveness, which implies that policies and frameworks of our University facilitate an equal opportunity to its staff and students irrespective of age, gender, culture differences.

8. Effectiveness and Efficiency: All the processes as per the Organizational Structure within the University will help in enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of our services. The various policies such as Academic polices, Human Resources polices,

Financial policies and Communication policy will enhance the overall performance of the University.

II.THE INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITY OF ENGA ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Although different universities have different organizational structures, a few major components are relatively constant. A university has four sides to its affairs: The University Council, which is the University's governance, the executive, research, and academics. The chain of command on the executive side starts with the University Council and moves down through the President, the Vice Presidents, the Deans, and finally, the managers. The academic side's highest authority is the Academic Board, followed by the Deans and Department Heads. Finally, the Executive Leadership and Management Board is the executive side's highest authority.

1. UNIVERSITY COUNCIL – GOVERNANCE 

The University Council has the power of general supervision over the University. It is responsible for oversight and ensuring that the corporate governance of the University is effective. Council does not manage the University directly; it oversees management. In this context, corporate governance of the University is defined as:

The framework of rules, relationships, systems, and processes by which the University is directed, controlled, and held to account and whereby authority within an organization is exercised and maintained. It encompasses authority, accountability, stewardship and leadership, and direction and controls exercised in any organization.

2. President

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University. She/he oversees all of a University's programmes and provides leadership for the entire managerial, research, and academic staff. The President is also responsible for achieving the vision, mission, and objectives set for the University by the University Council.

3. VICE PRESIDENTS

The President is almost always supported by Vice Presidents who specialize in different areas of University operations, such as research, learning and teaching, campus development, fundraising, finance, communications, and marketing. They serve as high-level managers of their divisions and are responsible to the President for accomplishing their divisions' vision, mission, and objectives. In addition, the Vice Presidents, with other executive staff, form the Executive Leadership and Management Board as an advisory council for the President to consult on issues of University governance, research, academia, and planning.

4. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT BOARD

The Executive Leadership and Management Board shall be the executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of the Act, By-laws and the Statutes

assist the University President in administering the affairs and management of the University.

Authorities and duties of the Executive Leadership and Management Board:

1. The Executive Leadership and Management Board shall be the executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of the Act, By-laws, and the Statutes, administer the affairs and management of the University.

2. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject to the provisions of Act, By-laws, the Statutes and directions of the Council the Executive Leadership and Management Board shall have the following powers:

a. To consider the annual report, the annual and revised budget estimates and to submit these to the Council;

b. To transfer and accept transfer of movable property on behalf of the University;

c. To enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University;

d. To cause proper books of account to be kept for all sums of money received and expended by the University and for the assets and liabilities of the University;

e. To invest any money belonging to the University, as approved by the Council, including any unapplied income, the purchase of immovable property or in such other manner, as it may prescribe, with the like power of varying such investments;

f. To receive and manage any property transferred, and grants, bequests, trust, gifts, donations, endowments, and other contributions made to the University;

g. To administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for specified purposes;

h. To provide the buildings, libraries, premises, furniture, apparatus, equipment and other means required for carrying out the work of the University;

i. To establish and maintain halls of residence and hostels or approve or license hostels or lodgings for the residence of students;

j. To recommend to the Council affiliation or disaffiliation of campuses;

k. To recommend to the Council admission of educational institutions to the privileges of the University and withdraw such privileges;

l. To arrange for the inspection of colleges and the departments;

m. To institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, Lectureships, and other teaching posts or to suspend or to abolish such posts;

n. To create, suspend or abolish such administrative or other posts as may be necessary;

o. To prescribe the duties of officers, teachers and other employees of the University;

p. To report to the Council on matters with respect to which it has been asked to report;

q. To appoint members to various Authorities in accordance with the provisions of the Act;

r. To propose drafts of By-laws and Statutes for submission to the Council;

s. To regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University;

t. To take actions necessary for the good administration of the University in general and exercise such powers as are necessary;

u. To delegate any of its powers to any Authority or officer or a committee though the power to delegate cannot be delegated to those being delegated such; and

v. To perform such other functions as have been assigned to it by the provisions of the Act or may be assigned to it by the By-laws or the University Council.

5. ACADEMIC BOARD

The Academic Board is in charge of the academic operations of the University. The Academic Board shall be the principal academic body of the University. It shall, subject to the provisions of the Act and the Council, have the power to lay down proper standards of instruction, research, and examinations and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University. It proposed to the University Council creation of Faculties, Departments, research chairs, and other positions. Its spending is limited by approval from the University Council, but it is otherwise mostly autonomous.

Powers and functions of the Academic Board:

1. The Academic Board shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of the Act and the Council, have the power to lay down proper standards of instruction, research and examinations and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University and its campuses.

2. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject to the provisions of this Act and the By-laws and Statutes, the Academic Board shall have the power to:

a. Approve the policies and procedures pertaining to the quality of academic programmes;

b. Approve academic programmes;

c. Approve the policies and procedures pertaining to student related functions including admissions, expulsions, discipline, examinations and certification;

d. Approve the policies and procedures assuring quality of teaching, learning and research;

e. Recommend to the Council policies and procedures for affiliation or amalgamation of other educational institutions;

f. Propose to the Executive Leadership and Management Board schemes for the constitution and organization of Faculties, teaching departments and boards of studies;

g. Appoints exam paper setters and examiners for all examinations of the University after receiving panels of names from the relevant authorities;

h. Institute programs for the continued professional development of University Lecturers at all levels;

i. Recognize the examinations of other Universities or examining bodies as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University;

j. Regulate the award of studentships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;

k. Frame Regulations for submission to the Council;

l. Prepare an annual report on the academic performance of the University; and

m. Perform such functions as may be prescribed by Regulations or the Council.

6. DEANS

The Deans of the University each head a single academic unit titled Faculty. Deans are responsible for academic programmes on all campuses or groups of academic Departments. Their duties are academic and administrative, and they are encouraged to conduct research and teach students.

7. ACADEMIC QUALITY

1. The Innovative University of Enga is committed to maintaining national and international academic standards, enhancing the quality of teaching, learning, and research offered while providing a unique student experience.

2. The professionalism and creativity of our faculties, individually and collectively, make a vital contribution to enhancing the student experience. Student engagement is promoted through active learning, student-centered activities, dynamic discussions, and continuous feedback and support.