The Senate is the academic policy-making organ of the University, responsible for the organization, control, and direction of all academic affairs of the University and is composed as follows:
- Vice Chancellor (Chairperson)
- Academic Registrar (Secretary)
- University Secretary
- Faculty Deans
- Heads of Academic Departments
- Quality Assurance Department
- University Librarian
- University Bursar
- Dean of Students
- Systems Admin
- The Public Relations Officer
- Heads of administrative departments that may have not been listed
- To give proposals to the University Council and other higher authorities on improvements that can be made in all areas and domains that are an integral part of the University, namely, academics, research and development, administration, and governance.
- To review current academic programmes and collaborative programmes.
- To suggest new academic programmes consistent with societal requirements in higher education.
- To suggest measures for improvement and development of the University.
- To confer, on recommendation, honorary degrees or other academic distinctions, awards, or qualifications as it may decide.
- To review University policies, guidelines, regulations, and other processes and practices of the University and suggest measures for its improvement and development.
- Perform any other function as may be determined by the University Council or as may be guided by the Board of Trustees.
