Academic Leadership: Assure quality of students’ instruciton and certification standards; oversee the design and development of new courses and curriculum; organize and coordinate regular meetings with faculty; coordinate collaborative academic activities; oversee the management of admissions, registration and examination processes; serve as Secretary to the University Senate; oversee the coordination of the University Library services; superintend provision of quality professional development courses; build and sustain a research culture; supervise implementation of student welfare activities; facilitate faculty development programs and advise on university-wide policy matters.