THE MKWAWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
This section is titled “Citation Interpretation” and introduces Part II on the establishment, functions, and membership of the university college.
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This section is titled “Citation Interpretation” and introduces Part II on the establishment, functions, and membership of the university college. Section heading for “Membership of the College.” This section is about establishing the College and transferring its rights, assets, and liabilities. This section appears to introduce the College’s general objects, functions, and powers. This section lists university offices, boards, committees, and related units.
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Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Citation Interpretation” and introduces Part II on the establishment, functions, and membership of the university college.
2. Citation Interpretation PART II ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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PART II
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Membership of the College
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading for “Membership of the College.”
3. Membership of the College. 3 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education - 4 Verify source ↗
Establishment of the College and vesting of rights, assets and liabilities
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about establishing the College and transferring its rights, assets, and liabilities.
4. Establishment of the College and vesting of rights, assets and liabilities. - 7 Verify source ↗
Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This section appears to introduce the College’s general objects, functions, and powers.
7. General Objects Objects and functions of the College. Power of the College PART III ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE - 4 Verify source ↗
(1) There is hereby established a College to be known
AI-assisted research summary: This provision creates the College and gives it corporate powers, while controlling use of its Common Seal.
4- (1) There is hereby established a College to be known as the Mkwawa University College of Education or in its acronym MUCE. (2) The College shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal, and shall, in its corporate name, be capable of- (a) suing and being sued; (b) taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging, leasing, licensing the use of, hiring and hiring out and disposing of any movable or immovable property; (c) borrowing such sums as it may require for its purposes; (d) investing in land, debenture stocks, preferential shares, units in unit trusts and other securities but not to invest in the equity of any company, other than a company in which the College has 95% or more share interest and established for the execution of any of the functions of the College, without specific approval of the Governing Board; (e) doing or performing all such other things or acts as are necessary the proper performance of its functions under, and for the furtherance of the provisions of, the Charter and which may lawfully be done or performed by a body corporate. for 10 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education (3) The Common Seal of the College shall:- (a) be kept in such custody as the Governing Board directs and shall not be used except upon the order of the Governing Board; (b) be authenticated by the signature of the Principal, or of one other members of the Governing Board authorized by the Governing Board in that behalf and the Deputy Principal responsible for administration; affixed to any document and duly authentic under this Regulation, shall be judicially noticed, and, unless the contrary is proved, ay necessary the Governing Board under this Rule shall be presumed to have been duly given. authorization order of (c) General Objects - 5 Verify source ↗
(1) The objects of the College, in co-operation with
AI-assisted research summary: The College’s objects and powers are to advance knowledge, teaching, research, consultancy, and student growth, and it has specified powers to support education and related activities.
5– (1) The objects of the College, in co-operation with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, shall be the advancement of knowledge and creativity, the diffusion and extension of the arts, science, technology and learning, the provision of higher education, research and consultancy and, so far as is consistent with those objects, the nurturing of the intellectual, aesthetic, social and moral growth of the students at the College, and by taking cognizance of the needs of teachers and experts in secondary, teacher education and management of the education sector in the country, shall include:- (a) the provision of an academic centre of excellence for the advancement of learning, knowledge, innovation and creativity in the fields of education management and leadership; (b) the diffusion and extension of physical, natural and social sciences and technology through the increased availability of professional teachers in Tanzania; (c) the provision of higher education, research and consultancy so far as is consistent with these objects; and 11 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Objects and functions of the College (d) the nurturing of a balanced intellectual, cultural and moral growth of the students of the College. (2) The provisions of Article 5 set out in detail the particulars of the objects of the College. 6-(1) The objects of the College, shall be the advancement of knowledge and creativity, the diffusion and extension of the arts, science, technology and learning, the provision of higher education, research and consultancy and, so far as is consistent with those objects, the nurturing of the intellectual , aesthetic, social and moral growth of the students at the College. (2) The College to shall, subject the provisions of the Charter and in addition to any other powers conferred by the Charter and any other applicable written law, have the following powers and functions:- (a) to assume a leading role in the responsibility for university education within the United Republic and to make provision for centres and places of learning, education education), professional or vocational training and research; (b) to endeavour to excel in knowledge and human resource capacity building by ensuring a balance between quantity and quality and avoiding imparting elitist value to the products of the College; continuing (including (c) to ensure, as a matter of principle, integration of research, teaching and consultancy at the immediate subject area level with a view to building a distinctive characteristics of the products of the College as creative scientific professionals and the services of the College and of its staff as symbols of creative scientific professionalism; (d) to ensure and promote gender balance, equality and equity in its policies, programmes and regulations relating to teaching, research and consultancy services; (e) to provide, promote and maintain centres of excellence and exemplary good management in 12 GN. 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Mkwawa University College of Education terms of knowledge creation, skills development, effective entrepreneurship and formation of an responsible attitude for the betterment of the society was well as its mode of governance; (f) to be a producer and supplier of key policy makers, planners, administrator and other experts and personnel in education and other sectors such as institutions, and industry, governmental and non-governmental institution; (g) to advance the frontiers of, enhance, preserve and transmit knowledge; private public (h) to prepare students to be teachers by providing academic and professional or vocational courses of instruction and to take such other steps as may be necessary or desirable towards ensuring an output of mainly job-creators who possess professional qualifications or skills as opposed to job-seekers; (i) to stimulate and promote intellectual ,cultural, scientific and technological development; (j) to create a sense of public responsibility in the educated and to promote respect for learning and pursuit of truth; (k) to promote research into economic, political, social, cultural, scientific, technological and other matters generally and with particular reference to the interests of Tanzania and mankind in general; (l) to institute professorships and other posts and offices and organizational structure as shall be approved by the Governing Board; (m) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals, prizes and other distinction awards and forms of assistance or sponsorship for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge; (n) to provide opportunities for students to engage in productive, service and entertainment activities in the agricultural, industrial, commercial, medical and cultural spheres in and outside the College; (o) to hold examinations, in the name of the University of Dar es Salaam to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates or other awards upon persons who have 13 GN. 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Mkwawa University College of Education followed courses of study approved by the Academic Committee and the Senate and/or have satisfied such other requirements as may be prescribed by the Academic Committee and or the senate and to confer honorary degrees; (p) to cooperate with the Government of the United the Revolutionary Republic of Tanzania and the peoples of Government or Zanzibar and Tanzania in the planned and orderly development of education, science and technology in the United Republic; (q) to establish mutually negotiated, beneficial and durable links with institutions of learning and research within Tanzania and in other countries; (r) to erect, equip and maintain libraries, laboratories, workshops, museums, art galleries, lecture halls, theatres and rooms, halls of residence and other buildings and facilities required for the purposes of the College including providing its community with a good working and living environment in the College campuses; (s) to provide and residence, medical, facilities, recreational conveniences and opportunities for officers, staff, employees and students of the College including those with physical disabilities of sight, hearing and movement; to demand and receive such fees as may from time to time be prescribed by the Governing Board; (u) to enter into such contracts, to establish such trusts and support schemes for improved welfare of its staff; entertainment regulate and (t) (v) to establish pension, superannuation and provident fund schemes for the benefit of its officers, staff or employees or any section thereof and to enter into arrangements with the Government, an insurance company, trustee company or other organization or any person or persons for the operation of such schemes jointly, severally or otherwise; 14 GN. 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Mkwawa University College of Education (w) to affiliate other institutions or to admit the members thereof to any of its privileges and to accept attendance at courses of study in such institutions for relevant awards of University at the College and/or place them in such part of the attendance at courses of study in the College and upon such terms and conditions and subject to such rules and by-laws as may from time to time be determined by the College or to recognize any members of the teaching staff of any school, institute or similar institution of higher education whether affiliated to the College or not as teachers of the College; (x) to enter into an agreement with any other institution for the incorporation of that institution into the College and for taking over its property and liabilities and for any other legitimate purpose not repugnant the Regulations made thereunder, this Charter, these Rules and any other applicable written law; the Act, to (y) to do, in accordance with the general law of the United Republic, including the Charter, and the Rules all such acts and things, whether or not incidental to these objects, powers and functions and whether within or without the United Republic as may be requisite in order to further these objects, powers and functions or any of them. (3) The College shall be a semi-autonomous, not for- profit and self-governing constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam. (7)– (1) The College shall be a teaching, research, public service and examining body and shall, subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and this Charter and pursuant to the Rules contained in the Schedules hereto, have the following powers: (a) to offer degrees, diplomas, certificate and other programmes in the name of the University of Dar es Salaam to which it is affiliated; Powers of the College (b) to award degrees, postgraduate diploma, postgraduate degrees and certificates, diplomas, 15 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education other awards in the name of the University of Dar es Salaam upon persons who have followed courses of study approved by the Senate and have satisfied such other requirements as may be prescribed by the Senate; (c) to confer honorary degrees (degrees honoris causa) in the name of the University of Dar es Salaam; (d) to co-ordinate all non-affiliate Teachers’ Colleges with the objective of developing common curricula and achieving high standards of education; (e) to undertake the development of a resource and service centre in education; (f) to undertake the development and sustainance of research and publication in education and other fields; and (g) to do such other things as are conferred upon it by the Act, the Regulations made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules contained in the Schedules hereto. Chancellor PART III ADMINISTRATION OF THE COLLEGE - 3 Verify source ↗
Award of degrees
AI-assisted research summary: This section is headed “Award of degrees” and starts Part III on general administration and staff appointments; the provided text is only a fragment.
3. Award of degrees. PART III GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF APPOINTMENTS a) The Chancellor and Principal Officer of the College - 3 Verify source ↗
Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the
AI-assisted research summary: The College must award specified degrees and other approved awards in the name of the University of Dar es Salaam, and the Governing Board may decide to confer honorary degrees in approved cases.
3. Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM· Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter arid pursuant to these Rules and any applicable written law, the College shall, in the name of University of Dar es Salaam:- (a) confer degrees of Bachelor, Master, Doctor and such other degrees as may be prescribed by the Council on the advice of the Senate, the Academic Committee and the Governing Board; (b) grant diplomas and postgraduate diplomas, certificates or other awards approved by the Council on the advice of the Senate, the Academic Committee and the Governing Board; and (c) confer honorary degree which the Governing Board, on the advice of the Academic Committee and with the approval of the Senate and the Council, may decide to confer upon any person who in their opinion, has rendered distinguished service in the advancement of education or has otherwise rendered himself worthy of such a degree. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF APPOINTMENTS PART III Chancellor a) The Chancellor and Principal Officers of the College
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PART III
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Section 19
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists university offices, boards, committees, and related units.
19. Chancellor. Principal Deputy Principal(s). Dean Deans of schools and faculties Directors of Affiliated and Campus Institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates. Associate Deans and Associate Directors of Institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates. Staff of the College. Governing Board. Academic Committee. Associate Schools, Institutes, Centres and/or Directorates. Schools, Faculties, the Library, Institutes, Centres, Directorate and the Programmes. PART IV ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS - 8 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the Act, the Regulations made
AI-assisted research summary: The Chancellor is the Visitor and head of the College, can confer University awards, may direct visitation inspections, and has other non-executive functions and privileges provided by the governing instruments.
8– (1) Subject to the Act, the Regulations made thereunder the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules contained in the First, and to the extent applicable , Second Schedules hereto: (a) the Chancellor of University of Dar es Salaam shall be the Visitor and head of the College; and (b) the substitute of the Chancellor appointed by the competent authority shall perform the functions of the Visitor during his absence or inability. (2) The Chancellor- 16 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education (a) shall in the name of University of Dar es Salaam, confer degrees, and grant diplomas, certificates and other awards of University of Dar es Salaam offered at the College; (b) may from time to time direct a visitation to the College to inspect its buildings, laboratories, equipment, teaching and other activities; and (c) shall have such other non-executive functions and privileges as are or shall be provided under the Act and the University of Dar es Salaam Charter and Rules made thereunder or, as the case may be, Rules made under this Charter. the Regulations made thereunder, Principal Deputy Principal(s) - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the Act and Regulations made
AI-assisted research summary: The College has a Principal appointed by the Chancellor after consultation with the Council and the Governing Board.
9– (1) Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules contained in the First and, to the extent applicable, Second Schedules hereto, there shall be a Principal of the College who shall be the chief executive, academic and administrative officer of the College and ex officio chairman of the Academic Committee who shall be appointed by the Chancellor after consultation with the Council and the Governing Board. (2) The Principal shall have such other powers as are conferred upon him or her under the Act and Regulations made thereunder, this Charter, the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto and any Rules made hereunder. - 10 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Deputy Principal or more
AI-assisted research summary: The Council may appoint one or more Deputy Principals, and they must assist the Principal, act for the Principal when absent or when the office is vacant, and perform other assigned or prescribed functions.
10– (1) There shall be a Deputy Principal or more than one Deputy Principals as the Council, upon the recommendation of the Principal and on the advice of the Academic Committee, the Governing Board and the Senate, shall deem appropriate, who severally or together, shall:- (a) be responsible to, the chief advisor of, and assistant to the Principal in respect to such 17 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education matters of the College as shall may be prescribed; (b) deputize for the Principal during his absence or during a vacancy in the office of the Principal; and (c) perform such other functions as may be given to him or them and as may be prescribed. Dean of Students - 11 Verify source ↗
There shall be a Dean of Students of the College who
AI-assisted research summary: The College must have a Dean of Students and a Dean for each School and Faculty, with these Deans responsible for student affairs and welfare or for academic and administrative leadership.
11. There shall be a Dean of Students of the College who shall be responsible for the administration of students’ affairs and welfare at the College. Deans of Schools and Faculties 12, There shall be a Dean for every School and every Faculty of the College who shall be the academic and administrative head thereof and the chairman of the Board of the School or, as the case may be, the Faculty. Directors of Affiliated and Campus Institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates - 13 Verify source ↗
There shall be a Director for every Institute, the
AI-assisted research summary: Each Institute, Library, Centre, and Directorate is to have a Director who serves as its academic and administrative head.
13. There shall be a Director for every Institute, the Library, Centre and Directorate who shall be the academic and administrative head of the Institute, the Library, Centre or, as the case may be, Directorate Associate deans and Associate Directors of Institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates - 14 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The provision provides for Associate Deans and Associate Directors for specified schools, faculties, institutes, library, centre, and directorate offices, and says they act as assistants and deputize when the Dean or Director is absent or the office is vacant.
14– (1) There shall be:- (a) an Associate Dean for every School and every Faculty; and (a) an Associate Director for every Campus College-based Institute, the Library, Centre and Directorate, who shall be the assistant to the Dean or, as the case may be, Director and deputize for the Dean or Director during his absence or during vacancy in the office of the Dean or, as the case may be, Director. (2) There may be more than one Associate Dean of a School or Faculty and more than one Associate Director of an Institute, the Library, Centre, or, as the case may be, Directorate as the Senate upon the advice of the 18 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education board of the respective School or Faculty, Institute, the Library, Directorate shall determine. Staff of the College - 15 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be staff of the College whose
AI-assisted research summary: The College must have staff, and their appointment and other service terms are set by the First and Fourth Schedules.
15– (1) There shall be staff of the College whose appointment and other terms of service shall be as provided in the First and Fourth Schedules. Governing Board (2) The staff of the college shall be responsible for the general execution of the academic and administrative functions of the College and related matters, title designations and occupying such offices as are provided in the Act or, in the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto or as may be prescribed. - 16 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Governing Board of the
AI-assisted research summary: The College has a Governing Board that runs the College, controls its affairs, manages its property and assets, and handles the Common Seal.
16– (1) There shall be a Governing Board of the College which shall, and bearing such subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM SALAAM Charter and pursuant to this Charter and the Rules contained in the First and Third Schedules hereto:- (a) be the governing board and principal policy- making organ of the College, including the campus, affiliated or adopted institutes, schools, centres and directorates and associate colleges and institutes, schools, centres and directorates of the College; (b) have custody and use of the Common Seal; (c) be responsible for the management and administration of the College properties both movable and immovable and the funds and other assets, including the investment of assets of the College; and thereunder, (d) subject to the powers of the Senate and the Academic Committee provided in the Act and the Regulations the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules contained in the First Schedule, have general control over the conduct of the affairs of the College with power to manage all matters not provided 19 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education otherwise by this Charter or by the Rules contained in the Schedules to this Schedule. (2) The Governing Board of the College shall be answerable to the Council through the for general academic-related Senate matters, of Professors and Associate Professors and passing of Rules and By-laws. appointment including The Council - 8 Verify source ↗
Heads of Departments
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Heads of Departments” and identifies the principal organs of the College.
8. Heads of Departments b) Principal organs of the College - 9 Verify source ↗
Establishment and Composition of the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Establishment and Composition of the Governing Board.”
9. Establishment and Composition of the Governing Board - 10 Verify source ↗
Powers and functions of the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the Governing Board’s powers and functions.
10. Powers and functions of the Governing Board. - 12 Verify source ↗
Validation of proceedings of the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about validating the proceedings of the Governing Board.
12. Validation of proceedings of the Governing Board. - 14 Verify source ↗
Other Boards and Committees of the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: This provision names the Academic Committee as part of the Governing Board’s other boards and committees.
14. Other Boards and Committees of the Governing Board (c)The Academic Committee - 15 Verify source ↗
Establishment and composition of the Academic Committee
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about establishing and composing the Academic Committee.
15. Establishment and composition of the Academic Committee. - 16 Verify source ↗
Powers and functions of the Academic Committee
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the powers and functions of the Academic Committee.
16. Powers and functions of the Academic Committee - 17 Verify source ↗
Boarding School, Facilities, institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Boarding School, Facilities, institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates.”
17. Boarding School, Facilities, institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates - 19 Verify source ↗
Administrative and technical staff
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Administrative and technical staff” and refers to the staff of the College.
19. Administrative and technical staff. (d) The Staff of the College PART IV DISCIPLINE OF STAFF AND TOP EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE - 4 Verify source ↗
Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the
AI-assisted research summary: The Chancellor of UDSM has several powers over the College, including conferring awards, directing inspections and inquiries, advising authorities, and handling visitation matters.
4. Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to these Rules, the Chancellor of UDSM shall also:- (a) be the Visitor and head of the College and confer all degrees, and grant all diplomas, certificates and other awards in the name of University of Dar es Salaam pursuant to the objects, powers and functions of the College; (b) us his good offices to promote harmony in, and for the overall development of, the College and advancement of its scientific, cultural and social progress; (c) subject to the provisions of paragraph (d) of this sub-rule, have power to direct an inspection of the College or an inquiry into the teaching, research or any other activity of the College; (d) have power to arrange for visitation into the general administration 34 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education and organization of the College in such manner as may be provided for under Rules or as may be deemed appropriate by the Visitor on the advice of the Governing Board or, as the case may be, the Council. (e) Have power to advise the Government, the Governing Board or, as the case may be, the Council regarding the betterment of the College; (f) Seek advice from the Government regarding the general acceptability of the person recommended for appointment as the Principal of the College; and (g) Have such other powers and functions and privileges as are conferred upon him by the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the respective Charters or as may be provided for under the respective Rules. (2) The powers conferred upon the .Chancellor under sub-rule (2) of this Rule shall be exercised in accordance with Rules made in that behalf. (3) Where the Chancellor is for any reason, unable to perform the functions of his office, the person appointed by the President or a person authorized by' the President in that behalf to temporarily perform the functions of Chancellor in an acting capacity under sub-rule (6) of rule 6 of the First Schedule to the UDSM Charter shall deputies for and perform the functions of the Visitor until the resumption of office of the Visitor or the filling of the position by appointment of a new UDSM Chancellor. Principal
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PART IV
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Section 22
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a heading listing staff associations, convocation and alumni associations, students' organizations, and other students' organizations under Part V (Subsidiary Legislation).
22. Staff Associations. Convocation and Alumni Association(s). Students' Organization and other Students’ Organizations PART V SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION - 20 Verify source ↗
(1) There may be an Academic Staff
AI-assisted research summary: The section allows an Academic Staff Association and an Administrative Staff Association, and lets the Governing Board approve other staff associations.
20. (1) There may be an Academic Staff Association representative of all members of the Academic Staff and an Administrative Staff Association representative of all 21 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education members of the Administrative Staff of the College which shall be established in accordance with the Act, the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto. the Governing Board may approve (2) Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules made under this Charter, the establishment of such other staff associations as it deems fit upon application and submission of a constitution by members of staff desirous of forming an association within the College with objects which are not in conflict with the objects of the College or the University and the provisions of any written law. Convocation and Alumni Association(s) - 21 Verify source ↗
Subject to the Act and the Regulations made
AI-assisted research summary: The provision says there is a Convocation of the College and allows an alumni association, including discipline-based alumni associations.
21. Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto:- Students Organization and other Students Organizations (a) there shall be a Convocation of the College; and (b) there may be established an alumni association of the College or discipline-based alumni associations in the College. - 22 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Students’ Organization
AI-assisted research summary: The College must have a Students’ Organization for all students, and the Governing Board may approve other student organizations if their objects do not conflict with the College’s objects or other applicable written law.
22.– (1) There shall be a Students’ Organization representative of all students of the College and such other students’ organizations as have objects that are not in conflict with the objects of the College and the provisions of any other applicable written law, as the Governing Board may approve. (2) Matters concerning administration, welfare in and discipline of students shall be conducted accordance with the provisions of the First Schedule. 22 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Rules in the Schedules PARTY V SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION - 21 Verify source ↗
Discipline of Top Executive Officers of the College
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about discipline of the college’s top executive officers.
21. Discipline of Top Executive Officers of the College. - 22 Verify source ↗
Disciplinary Appeals Committee for Staff of the College
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Disciplinary Appeals Committee for Staff of the College.”
22. Disciplinary Appeals Committee for Staff of the College - 23 Verify source ↗
Disciplinary Appeals Board for Executive Officers of the College
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Disciplinary Appeals Board for Executive Officers of the College.”
23. Disciplinary Appeals Board for Executive Officers of the College PART V CONVOCATION, ALUMNI AND OTHER STAFF ASSOCIATIONS - 20 Verify source ↗
(1) The powers of dismissing or terminating the appointment
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board has the power to dismiss, terminate, or otherwise punish certain staff for disciplinary offences or misconduct, and a Staff Disciplinary Committee must be set up.
20.(1) The powers of dismissing or terminating the appointment of any member of the Academic Staff, Senior Administrative and technical staff, other than the Principal and the Deputy Principals, by way of disciplinary action or of punishing any member of the academic or administrative and technical Staff otherwise', than by dismissal or termination of his appointment, for any disciplinary offence or misconduct shall be vested in the Governing Board. (2) There shall be a Staff Disciplinary Committee which shall consist of the following members:- (a) the Deputy Principal , responsible for administration who 50 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education shall be the Chairman; (b) a legally qualified person with at least five years’ experience of practice as State Attorney, Advocate, Magistrate or Judge and who does not hold any post at the College, who shall be appointed by the Governing Board; two members, one from the Academic Staff Association and the other from the Administrative Staff Association elected by their respective memberships and formally appointed by the Principal; (c) (4) Three members of the Staff Disciplinary Committee, including the Chairman, shall from a quorum and the Chairman shall have a casting, in addition to his deliberative, vote in the event of equal votes. (4) Charges of disciplinary offence(s) or misconduct against academic members of staff and administrative and technical members of staff, other than the Principal and Deputy Principal(s), shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of rule 51 and a' recommendation shall be made to the Principal through the Deputy Principal responsible for administration for imposition of such punishment as the Appointments Committee, exercising its powers under these Rules or any other applicable Rules, may deem justified. (5) All matters of discipline of members of staff of- . (a) the rank of Professor or Associate Professor shall be dealt with in accordance with the applicable Rules of UDSM; (b) associate schools, institutes, centres arid/or directorates shall be dealt with in accordance with their respective enabling legal instruments and/or applicable written law. Discipline of Top Executive Officers of College the - 21 Verify source ↗
(1) A charge of disciplinary offence or misconduct against the
AI-assisted research summary: Disciplinary charges against a Principal or Deputy Principal must be investigated by a Special Committee, and the accused has natural-justice rights during that process.
21.-(1) A charge of disciplinary offence or misconduct against the Principal or a Deputy Principal shall be investigated by a Special Committee of the Governing Board whose composition and terms of" reference shall be determined by the Governing Board. (2) The Special Committee appointed under sub-rule (1) in carrying out any investigation, shall adhere to the rules of natural justice as provided for under rule 51, that is:- (a) the right of the accused to know the nature of the disciplinary offence(s) or misconduct he stands accused of; and (b) the right to be granted a fair opportunity for self-defence and (c) the right to be judged without bias. (3) Where the Governing Board is the appointing· authority and the charge is established against the officer, it shall make a decision as it deems fit, or where the Governing Board is not the appointing authority, 51 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education arid, if it deems it proper, it may refer the findings to the appointing authority. Provided that- (a) a two-thirds majority vote at a special meeting of the Governing Board shall be necessary for' the Governing to decide or, as the case may be, recommend to the appointing authority that a Principal or Deputy Principal be removed and replaced; (b) where the Governing Board does not deem it proper to refer the findings to the appointing authority for a decision, the Governing Board shall itself decide on what alternative measure, other than the recommended punitive measure(s), is to be taken against the officer and shall forward such a decision to the appointing authority for endorsement; and (c) if the appointing authority does not endorse the decision of the Governing Board, the appointing authority may substitute its own decision after consultation with the Chancellor and the Governing Board where such consultation is deemed desirable. (4) If the charges are not established against the officer in question, it shall be dropped and the officer shall be informed in - writing of that outcome forthwith. (5) All matters concerning discipline of top executive officers of associate schools, institutes, centres and directorates shall be dealt with in accordance with their respective enabling legal instruments and/or other applicable written law. Disciplinary Appeals Committee for Staff of the College - 22 Verify source ↗
(1) There is hereby established a committee, to be known as
AI-assisted research summary: This provision creates the Staff Disciplinary Appeals Committee and sets out who appoints its members, what it hears, and the quorum rule.
22.-(1) There is hereby established a committee, to be known as the Staff Disciplinary Appeals Committee, which shall deal with appeals of members of the academic and senior administrative officers. (2) The Staff Disciplinary Appeals Committee shall be composed of: (a) a Chairman who shall be appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the members of the Governing Board; one member appointed by the Chancellor; (b) two members elected from amongst the members of the Governing Board, one of whom shall be a woman; (c) two representative appointed by the Principal, one nominated by the Academic Staff Association and one by the Administrative Staff Association, from amongst their respective memberships at the College; 52 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Disciplinary Appeals Board for Executive Officer of the College (d) one representative nominated by the Workers’ Union at the College appointed by the Principal; and (e) a legally qualified person with ten years experience of practice as a State Attorney, Advocate, Magistrate, or Judge, who shall be appointed annually by the Governing Board from outside the College Community. (4) The Chairman shall select one of the members of the Staff Disciplinary Appeals Committee to take the record of proceedings as (5) The quorum for meetings of the Staff Disciplinary Appeals- Committee shall be a simple majority of the members of the Secretary. Committee. (6) The Staff Disciplinary Appeals Committee- shall have appellate power over the decisions of a disciplinary nature or dismissals from and terminations of service or employment with the College affecting officers, other than the Principal or a Deputy Principal: - Provided that the provisions of this Rule shall have no prejudice to the provisions of any other applicable written law in respect of disciplinary matters. - 23 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the UDSM Charter and the Rules made
AI-assisted research summary: Rule 20 disciplinary appeals and related procedures apply to the Principal and Deputy Principal, with rights to contest recommendations and make representations.
23.- (1) Subject to the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, the Charter and these. Rules and any other applicable written law, the provisions of rule 20 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in respect of the appeals by the Principal Of, as the case may be, a Deputy Principal. (2) Any recommendation for disciplinary action' including removal and replacement or dismissal from or termination of service, made under. Rule 20 against the Principal or a Deputy Principal, shall be open to contestation by the affected person before the Council which shall submit a recommendation to the appointing authority who may: (a) act on the Governing Board’s recommendation; or (b) appoint an ad-hoc Committee with terms of reference for investigating and recommending the action to be taken; and (c) on receipt of the ad-hoc Committee’s findings as to the guilt or innocence of the accused person, accept or reject the recommendation submitted by the Governing Board. (3) The Principal or any particular Deputy Principal shall have the right to appear before or make written representations to the College, the ad-hoc Committee or the Appointing Authority when an adverse recommendation made by the College against any one of them is under consideration before the Governing Board, the Council, the ad-hoc Committee or, as the case may be, the Appointing Authority. 53 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education PART V CONVOCATION, ALUMNI AND OTHER STAFF ASSOCIATIONS
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PART V
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Section 26
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists headings about rules in the schedules, the Governing Board’s powers, the procedure for making rules, and the Academic Committee’s power to make by-laws.
26. Rules in the Schedules. Powers to the Governing Board. Procedure for making Rule. Power of the Academic Committee to make By-laws. 4 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education PART VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 25 Verify source ↗
Staff Associations and Workers Union
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: “Staff Associations and Workers Union.”
25. Staff Associations and Workers Union. PART VI ADMINISTRATION, WELFARE’ AND DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS - 24 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Convocation of the Mkwawa University
AI-assisted research summary: The Convocation has rights to meet, discuss college matters, and send resolutions to specified bodies. The Governing Board may approve alumni associations and their constitutions.
24.-(1) There shall be a Convocation of the Mkwawa University College of Education which shall consist of graduates and members, other than undergraduate students of the College and such other persons as Rules may prescribe. (2) The Convocation shall have the right to meet and discuss any matter relating to the College; to transmit resolutions thereon. to the Governing Board, the Academic Committee, the Senate or to .the Council, as the Convocation may cons appropriate and may exercise such other functions as Rules may prescribe. (3) The Governing Board may approve the establishment of an Alumni Association of the College or discipline-based alumni associations whose affair? shall be governed by its/their constitution(s) which shall be subject to approval by the Governing Board including amendment thereof. (4) An Alumni Association of the College whose establishment is . approved under sub-rule (3) shall have the right to transmit its resolutions to the Governing Board and the Academic Committee and may exercise such other functions and enjoy such other privileges as Rules may provide . (5) A discipline-based alumni association whose establishment is approved under sub-rule (3) shall have the right to transmit its resolutions to the Board of the School, Faculty, Institute, the Library, Centre, or as the case may be, Directorate under which the association’s discipline-base falls. (5) In this Rule the word “discipline” includes School, Faculty, Institute, the Library, Centre or Directorate, as the case may be. Staff Associations and Workers’ Unions - 25 Verify source ↗
(1) The staff association(s) specified in the Fifth Schedule
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may approve staff associations, and approved associations have rights to send resolutions to the Governing Board and Academic Committee.
25. (1) The staff association(s) specified in the Fifth Schedule hereto are declared to be staff associations(s) in the College and the Workers’ Union(s) specified in the Fifth Schedule hereto are recognized to be the Workers’ Unions. (2) The Governing Board may approve the establishment of an Academic Staff Association representative of all the academic staff of the College and an Administrative Staff Association representative of all the administrative staff of the College. (3) An Academic Staff Association and an Administrative Staff· Association whose establishment is approved under sub-rule (1) shall. have the right to transmit its. resolutions to the Governing Board and the Academic Committee and may exercise such other functions and enjoy such other privileges as Rules may prescribe. (4) The Governing Board may, as it deems fit, upon an application arid submission of a constitution by members of staff desirous of forming an association within the College, approve the establishment of any other staff 54 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Dean of Students and Students’ Welfare association(s) whose objects and constitution are not in conflict with the objects of the College or the University and the provisions of any other written law. (5) The affairs of a staff association, including membership, shall be governed by its constitution. (6) The constitution of a staff association, including amendments thereof; shall be determined by the members of the association and shall be subject to approval by the Governing Board. ADMINISTRATION, WELFARE AND DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS PART VI
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PART VI
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Section 33
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the charter must observe gender balance, avoid discrimination on religion, race, ethnicity and similar grounds, and provide a suitable teaching and learning environment.
33. No gender discrimination. Gender balance principle to be observed. No test of religion, race, ethnicity, etc. Provision of suitable environment for teaching and learning. Prohibition on declaration of divided. Amendment of the Charter. Revocation of the Charter. THE UNIVERSITIES ACT (CAP. 346) CHARTER Made under Section 25 THE MKWAWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION G.N. No. 203 of 2005 Cap. 346 WHEREAS the Mkwawa University College of Education, a public institution, established by the University of Dar es Salaam (Declaration of Constituent College) (Mkwawa High School) Order, 2005 made under the University of Dar es Salaam Act, and both instruments since repealed by the Universities Act, has applied to the Tanzania Commission for Universities for the grant of a Charter in the the Universities Act and manner prescribed under Regulations made thereunder; AND WHEREAS the Tanzania Commission for Universities has visited and inspected the said College and is satisfied that the objects of the Mkwawa University College of Education are consistent with the advancement of university education in Tanzania; G.N. No. 39 of 2006 AND WHEREAS the Tanzania Commission for Universities is also satisfied that the Mkwawa University College of Education has complied with the provisions of the Universities Act and the Universities (Chartering, Registration and Accreditation Procedures) Regulations, 2006; 5 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education AND WHEREAS the Tanzania Commission for Universities after consultation with the Council and being satisfied with the College’s draft Charter submitted it to the Minister for Higher Education, with a recommendation that the Mkwawa University College of Education, be granted the Charter; AND WHEREAS the said Minister has submitted the Charter to me with positive recommendations thereon; AND WHEREAS I am satisfied that the granting of the Charter will be of benefit to the advancement of university education in Tanzania; Cap. 346 NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 25(2) of the said Universities Act, 2005, I JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE, President of the United Republic of Tanzania do hereby grant and order with effect from the 31st day of December, 2007 as follows: PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation - 27 Verify source ↗
Subject to the Act and the Regulations made
AI-assisted research summary: The section says men and women are to be equally eligible for office, membership, degrees and other awards, and for pursuing courses in the College, subject to the Act, Regulations, Charter and Rules.
27.Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto, man and women shall be equally eligible for the holding of any office in the College and for membership of any of its constituent 26 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Gender balance principle to be observe No test of religion, race, ethnicity,etc Provision of suitable environment for teaching and learning bodies, for the holding of all degrees, diplomas, certificate and other awards of UDSM and for the pursuit of all courses of study in the College. - 28 Verify source ↗
The principle of gender equality or balance as
AI-assisted research summary: People exercising powers under the Act, Regulations, and Rules must observe and implement gender equality or balance. No one may impose religion, race, sex, physical-condition, or similar tests to admit someone to the College, let them hold office, graduate, or receive any advantage or privilege.
28. The principle of gender equality or balance as provide in the Act and Regulations made the under and the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto shall be observed and implemented by all persons exercising powers under the said Act, Regulations and Rules. 29. No test of religion, race ethnic, sex physical condition, ideological or political belief/orientation or other similar criteria shall be imposed upon any person in order to entitle him or her to be admitted to the College or to hold any office therein or to graduate thereat or to hold, or enjoy any advantage or privilege thereof. - 30 Verify source ↗
Subject to the Act and the Regulations made
AI-assisted research summary: The College must provide a suitable teaching and learning environment.
30. Subject to the Act and the Regulations made the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to these Rules, the College shall provide a suitable environment for teaching and learning including: (a) A structural physical and technological environment as well as equipment, facilities and amenities suitable’ for the respective requirements of both male’ and female, students and for the academic and other needs of students with disabilities and special learning needs or are otherwise vulnerable requiring special teaching and learning aids including hearing, sight and movement aids. (b) academic facilities including library services and equipment for academic programmes and the manner. in which they are to be maintained. - 31 Verify source ↗
The College shall not make any divided, gift,
AI-assisted research summary: The College must not give money, gifts, divisions, or bonuses to members, except as prizes, allowances, rewards, or special grants for duly authorized work that furthers the College’s objects.
31.The College shall not make any divided, gift, division or bonus in money unto or between any of its members except by way or prize, Allowance, reward or special grant for work duly authorized done or to be done in furtherance of the objects of the College. 27 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education - 32 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the Act and Regulations made
AI-assisted research summary: The President may, with the Minister’s recommendation and subject to the Act and regulations, amend, add to, or repeal any article of the Charter.
32. (1) Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the President may, upon a recommendation of the Minister, at any time amend, add or repeal any Article of this’ Charter if he satisfied that such amendment, addition or, as the case may be, repeal:- (a) is in the interest of higher education in the United Republic or (b) may assist the College to operate in a more efficient and effective manner. (2) Such amendment, addition or repealed shall have effect so that this Charter shall thenceforward continue and operate as so amended added to or, as the case be, repealed. (4) This Article shall apply to this Charter as amended, added or repealed in the manner aforesaid. - 33 Verify source ↗
The President may, subject to the Act and
AI-assisted research summary: The President may revoke the Charter, subject to the Act and Regulations, if the College is not operating properly, is in breach of the Charter, or revocation is in the interest of higher education.
33. The President may, subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, revoke this Charter if - (a) it is evident that the College is not carrying on its ·function in a proper manner; or (b) (c) the College is in breach of the Charter; or it is in the interest of higher education to revoke the Charter ___________ FIRST SCHEDULE __________ (Under Article 23) Revocation of the Charter THE MKWAWA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION RULES, 2007 Rule Title - 2 Verify source ↗
Section 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section is labeled “Interpretation” and introduces the arrangement of the Act’s articles.
2. Interpretation. ARRANGEMENT OF ARTICLES PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS PART II AWARD OF DEGREE, DIPLOMA ETC. 28 Mkwawa University College of Education GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) - 26 Verify source ↗
Dean of students and students’ Welfare
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Dean of students and students’ Welfare.”
26. Dean of students and students’ Welfare. - 28 Verify source ↗
Other Students Organizations
AI-assisted research summary: This text is a section heading for “Other Students Organizations.”
28. Other Students Organizations. 29 Mkwawa University College of Education GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) - 31 Verify source ↗
Students Disciplinary Appeals Committee
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Students Disciplinary Appeals Committee” and appears under Part VII on the establishment of schools, faculties, institutes, libraries, centres, directorates and departments.
31. Students Disciplinary Appeals Committee. PART VII ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOLS, FACULTIES, INSTITUTES, LIBRARIES, CENTRES, DIRECTORATES AND DEPARTMENTS - 26 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Dean of Students of the College who shall
AI-assisted research summary: The College must have a Dean of Students, appointed by the Governing Board on the principal’s recommendation.
26.-(1) There shall be a Dean of Students of the College who shall be a person with a minimum academic qualification of a Masters degree in the social sciences and outstanding experience and capability in student administration or counselling. (2) The. Dean of Students shall be appointed by the Governing Board: on the recommendation of the principal for a period of four years with eligibility for reappointment for a further term of further terms of four years each upon such other terms and conditions as the Governing Board shall prescribe. (3) The Dean of Students shall. be responsible to the Deputy Principal responsible for administration for the general welfare of the students of the College and the administration of their affairs. - 27 Verify source ↗
(1) The student organizations specified in the Sixth Schedule
AI-assisted research summary: The College must have a Students' Organization, and its name and constitution need Governing Board approval.
27.-(1) The student organizations specified in the Sixth Schedule are declared to be the student organizations in the College. Students’ Organizations (2) There shall be a Students' Organization of the College which shall be known by such name as may be agreed upon by its members and approved by the Governing Board, by notice published in the Gazette or the College Prospectus. (3) The affairs of the Students' Organization, including membership, shall be governed by its Constitution whose objects shall not conflict with the objects of the College and the provisions of any other written law. (4) The Constitution of the Students' Organization, including 55 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Other students’ Organizations amendments thereof, shall be subject to approval by the Governing Board. - 28 Verify source ↗
(1) The Governing Board may, by Rules, provide for the
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may make Rules about the approval and conduct of other students’ organizations, and students’ organizations must not have objects that conflict with the University, College, or other Students’ Rules or written law.
28.-(1) The Governing Board may, by Rules, provide for the approval and conduct of other students' organizations: (2) No students' organization shall have objects which are in conflict with the objects of the University or the College and the provisions of any other Students’ Rules, written law. ' Students’ Disciplinary Authority Student’s Disciplinary Appeals Committee - 29 Verify source ↗
(1) The Governing Board may, on the recommendation of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may make student administration rules if recommended by the Academic Committee, and those rules may define breaches as disciplinary offences and set punishments.
29.-(1) The Governing Board may, on the recommendation of the Academic Committee, make Rules for the administration of students. (2) Rules made under sub-rule (1) may provide that the contravention of any such Rule shall constitute a disciplinary offence and may further provide the punishment that may be imposed for such disciplinary offence. (3) Rules made under this Rule shall be published in the Gazette or the College Prospectus and every such Rule shall' be brought to the notice of the students in such other manner as the Governing Board may determine. - 30 Verify source ↗
There shall be the Students' Disciplinary Authority whose
AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy Principal responsible for administration is the Students' Disciplinary Authority, and the Governing Board must make rules about that authority’s powers, functions, and procedure.
30. There shall be the Students' Disciplinary Authority whose powers, functions and procedure or mode of operation shall be provided for under Rules made by the Governing Board in that behalf. (2) The Deputy Principal responsible for administration shall be the students' Disciplinary Authority. (3) The Rules made under sub-rule (1) shall include the provision in rule 49 of these Rules. - 31 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be established by the Governing Board a
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must establish the Students' Disciplinary Appeals Committee and make rules for how it works.
31.-(1) There shall be established by the Governing Board a committee, to be known as the Students', Disciplinary Appeals Committee of the College, whose function shall be to hear and decide appeals from the Students' Disciplinary Authority. (2) The power, functions and procedure or mode of operation of the Students Disciplinary Appeals Committee shall be provided for under Rules made by the Governing Board in that behalf. (3) The Rules made under sub-rule (2) shall include the provisions of Rule 49 of these Rules. (4) The Students' Disciplinary Appeals Committee shall be Compose of: (a)a Chairman, who shall be appointed by the Governing Board; (b). four members elected by the Governing Board from amongst its members, one of whom shall be a member elected to the Governing Board by the Students Organization; and (c) a legally qualified person holding office in the Attorney-General’s Chambers nominated in that behalf by the Attorney-General. ESTABLISHEMENT OF SCHOOLS, FACULTIES, INSTITUTES, PART VII 56 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education LIBRARIES, CENTRES, DIRECTORATES AND DEPARTMENTS Establishment of Schools, Faculties and their Programmes
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PART I
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Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: This section states the Charter’s short title and says it is deemed to have come into operation on 31 December 2006.
1. This Charter may be cited as the Mkwawa University College of Education Charter 2008 and shall be deemed to have come into operation of the 31st day of December, 2006. Interpretation Cap. 346 G.N. No. 194 of 2007 - 2 Verify source ↗
In this Charter, unless the context otherwise
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms for the Charter and says the Governing Board must make rules on College membership, including duration, ending membership, rights, duties, and any privileges.
2. In this Charter, unless the context otherwise requires – “Act” means the Universities Act, 2005 “Academic Committee” means a committee of the College established under Article 17; “Academic Staff Association” means the academic staff association established by Article 20; “Administrative and technical staff” shall have the meaning assigned the 6 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education term by Rule 21; “alumni” means the alumni established by Article 12; “annual estimates” means the annual budget estimates prescribed to be prepared by Rule 39(1); “Appointments Committee” means, in relation to an appointment to the academic staff or any matter relating to a member of the academic staff thereon, and in relation to an appointment to the administrative and technical staff or any matter relating to the member of the administrative and technical staff thereon, the committee established by rule 16; “Associate Dean” means an Associate Dean of a School or Faculty provided for under Article 14; “board” means a board established under rule 17; “centre” includes a campus set up for the administration of a programme or programmes of the College and established under Article 19 and provide for under rule 17; “Chairman” in respect of the Governing Board, means the Chairman of the Governing Board, and in respect of any other organ of the College means the Chairman of the respective organ; “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam who is also the Visitor of the College in accordance with Article of the Charter; “Charter” means the Mkwawa University College of Education Charter; “College” or “MUCE” means the Mkwawa University College of Education 7 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education in provided for under rule 36(1) of the First Schedule on rule 2(c) of the Fourth Schedule to the University of Dar es Salaam Charter; “the Library” means the library of the College established under Article 19; “committee” means a committee established accordance with the provision of this Charter and the Rules made hereunder; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for higher education; Principal” means the Principal of the College provided for by Articles; “Schools” means a school of the College established under Article 19; “Secretary” means Governing Board to be Secretary of the Governing Board; “Senate” means the Senate of University of Dar es Salaam referred Article (1); “Student’ Organization” means an organization representative of students of the College established under Article 22; “University” or “UDSM” means University of Dar es Salaam established by Article 1 of the UDSM Charter; “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University provide for under Article 3; “Visitor” means the Chancellor of University of Dar es Salaam who is also a member and head of the College pursuant to the provisions of Article 8. the officer appointed by the 8 GN. 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Mkwawa University College of Education PART II ESTABLISHMENT, OBJECTS, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COLLEGE Membership Of the College 3-(1) Members of the College shall consist of: (a) The Chancellor who is also a Visitor; (b) The Vice-Chancellor; (c) The Deputy Vice-Chancellors; (d) The Principal; (e) Deputy Principal; (f) Dean of Students; (g) Members of the Council; (h) Members of the Governing Board; (i) Members of the Senate; (j) Members of the Academic Committee; (k) Deans and Associate deans of Schools and Faculties Directors and Associate Directors of Institutes, the Library Centre and Directorate of the College; (l) Members of other Boards and of Committee of the Board and of the Academic Committee of the College, and Library and Centres and Directorates of the College; (m) Heads of academic department and units in the College; (n) Members of Academic Staff of the College; (o) Administrative and technical staff of the College; (p) Students; (q) Members of the Convocation and Alumni Association of the College; and (r) Such other members of the staff of the College or any other body formally admitted into affiliation or association with the College or with any of its schools, faculties, institutes, the Library, centres or directorates, as the Governing Board may from time to time determine. (2) The Governing Board shall by Rules prescribe provisions as to the duration of membership of the College, termination of such membership, the rights, 9 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education duties and, if any, privileges attached there to and other related matters. (3) Subject to the provisions of the Act, Regulations made thereunder, this Charter and these Rules, no test of religion, race, ethnicity, sex, physical condition, ideology or political belief/orientation or other similar criteria shall be imposed upon any person in order to entitle him or her to be admitted to the College or any of its affiliated and associated institutions or to hold any office therein or to graduate thereat or to hold or enjoy any advantage or privilege thereof. Establishment of the College and vesting of rights, assets and liabilities - 1 Verify source ↗
These rules may be cited as the Mkwawa University College of
AI-assisted research summary: These rules may be cited as the Mkwawa University College of Education Rules, 2008.
1. These rules may be cited as the Mkwawa University College of Education Rules, 2008. Interpretation - 2 Verify source ↗
(1) In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires
AI-assisted research summary: This Schedule defines a number of terms used in the Rules, such as “Academic Committee,” “Act,” “officer,” and “Student.”
2.-(1) In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires:- Cap. 346 “:Academic Committee” means a committee of the College provided for under rule 16; “Act” means the Universities Act; “Academic staff Association” means the academic’ staff association provided for under rule 25; “accounts” means the accounts prescribed to be kept by rule 40; Administrative and technical staff’ shall have the meaning assigned to the term by rule 19; “alumni” means the alumni provided for under rule 24; “ annual estimates” means the annual budget estimates prescribed to be prepared by rule 39(1); “ appointing authority” in relating to any member of the Governing Board of Academic Committee means the person or body of persons by whom such member was appointed or elected to the Governing Board, or Academic Committee; “appointment” in relation to the staff of the College, means an appointment of a person to the academic staff or the administrative staff of the College and includes an appointment or promotion or transfer, or an acting appointment; “Appointments and Human Resources Management Committee”. or . "Appointments Committee" means, in relation to an appointment to the academic staff or any matter relating to a member of the academic staff thereon, and in relation to an appointment to the administrative and technical staff or any matter relating to a member of the administrative and the committee established by rule 15; technical staff thereon, “appropriate officer" means an officer assigned the functions of the Corporate Counsel under sub-rule (1) of rule 11 and paragraph (c) of sub-rule (5) of rule 43; "Article" means an Article of Charter or, as the case may be; of UDSM . Charter; "Associate Director" means an Associate Director of an Institute, the Library, Centre or Directorate of the College recognized under Artic1e 14 31 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education “Associate Dean" means. an Associate of a School or Faculty provided for under Article 14; "board" means a board established under rule 17; "centre" includes a campus set up for the administration of a programme or programmes of the College provided for-under rule 32; . "Chairman" in respect of the Governing Board, means the Chairman of the Governing Board, and in respect of any other' organ of the College provided for in these Rules, means the Chairman of the respective organ; "Charter" means either the UDSM Charter or, as the' case may be, the MUCE Charter to which these Rules form a Schedule; "the Library" means the library of the provided for under rule 32; "Convocation" means the Convocation recognized by Article 21 and provided’' for under rule 24; "Dean" means the Dean of a School or Faculty provided. for by Article 12 and appointed in accordance with rule 7;. "Demonstration. schools" means the pre-school, primary and secondary schools· "department" means an administrative sub-division of a school, faculty, institute, the Library, centre or, as the case may be, directorate. bearing that designation, established under rule 32; "Deputy Principal" means .a Deputy Principal of the College provided for under Article 10 and appointed under rule 6(1); "Director" means a Director of an Institute', the Library,' Centre' or Directorate, of the College provided for under Article 13 and' appointed in accordance with rule 6(1); "Directorate" means an academic or administrative sub-division of the College bearing that designation, coordinating more than one discipline, faculty, institute or' centre, as' the case may be; .established by Article 19 and provided for in rule 32; "Faculty" means a Faculty of the College established under Article 19 and. provided for in rule 32; "Faculty Board" means a Faculty Board established by rule 17; "Financial year'" means a period of twelve months commencing on the first day of July and expiring on the thirtieth day of June in any year provided for in rule 38; "Gazette" means the official Gazette of the Government of the United . Republic of Tanzania; "the' Governing Board" means the Governing Board of the. College" provided for' under rule 9; "institute" means an institute provide for in rule 32; 32 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education "member" in relation to-:- (e) the Governing Board, means a member of the Governing Board and includes the Chairman of the Governing Board. (f) a member of a board. includes the Chairman of the board and; . (g) the Academic Committee, means a member of the Academic Committee and· includes the Chairman of the. Academic Committee; (h) the Convocation, means a member of the Convocation; "Minister" means the Minister responsible for higher education; "officer" means any person in the employment of the College but does not include the Principal or a Deputy Principal; "Principal" means the Principal of the College provided for by Article 9 and appointed under rule 5(1); "Rules" means these Rules and Rules made under Article 23; "salary" includes one's pay and any overseas pay addition but does not include any allowance or other monetary benefit; "School" means a school of the College provided for under rule 32; "Search Committee" means a committee set up as required under rule-5 and whose functions shall be as shown in the Second Schedule; "Secretary" means. the officer appointed by the Governing· Board to be the Secretary of the Governing Board provided in rule 11 of. Those Rules; "Student" means a student of the College and includes any person who has enrolled himself or herself for pursuing any course of study at the College; "Students' Organization" -means an organization representative of the students of the College established under Article 22 and provided for by rule 27; a) shall be authenticated by the signature of the Principal, or of one other member of the Governing Board duly authorized by the Governing Board in that behalf and of the Deputy Principal responsible for administration; (b) when affixed to any document and duly authenticated under this Regulation, shall be judicially noticed, and, unless-the contrary is proved, any necessary order or authorization of the Governing Board under this Rule shall be presumed to have been duly given. 33 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education PART II AWARD OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, ETC Award of degrees
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Schedule, have general control over the
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There shall be an Academic Committee of the
AI-assisted research summary: The College must have an Academic Committee that serves as the main decision-making body for academic matters and oversees teaching, research, and student education.
17. There shall be an Academic Committee of the College which shall, subject to the powers of the Governing Board, the Council or as the case may be, the Senate as provided in the Act, the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter, the Rules made thereunder, and this Charter and the Rules contained in the First Schedule to this Charter:- (a) be the principal overall decision-making organ, in respect of all the academic matters its Schools, Faculties, of Institutes, and Directorates; and the Library, Centres the College, Associate Schools, Institutes, Centres and/or Directorates (b) be responsible for the academic work of the College both in teaching and research and for the regulation and superintendence of the education of the students of the College in teaching, research and consultancy. - 18 Verify source ↗
Subject to the Act, the Regulations made
AI-assisted research summary: The College may establish or give associate status to certain schools, institutes, centres, or directorates, subject to the listed laws and rules.
18. Subject to the Act, the Regulations made thereunder, Article 15 of the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto and any other applicable written law, the College may establish, associate status with any school, institute, centre or, as the case may be, directorate, other than a college-based institute, centre or, as the case may be, directorate in terms as provided for under the Rules contained in the First Schedule here to or as shall be provided for under other Rules made under this Charter. 20 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Schools, Faculties the Library, Institutes, Centres Directorates and their Programmes The Senate
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Schedule hereto and any other applicable written law, the
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(1) There shall be a Schools, Faculties, the
AI-assisted research summary: The College must have listed academic units, and the Senate and Council handle programme and unit decisions through the Academic Committee process.
19– (1) There shall be a Schools, Faculties, the Library, Institutes, the Governing Board on Centres and Directorates within the College each comprising one or more related branches of teaching and/or research, organized as an academic department or unit or departments or units. (2) The Schools, Faculties, the Library, Institution, Centres and Departments under sub-article (1) shall be established by the recommendation of the Academic Committee through the Senate and after approval by the Council in accordance with the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules contained in the First Schedule this Charter. (3) The courses or programmes of study in the College whose respective contents and mode or method of operationalization shall be determined by the Senate on the recommendations of the Academic Committee in accordance with the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules in the First Schedule hereto, shall include the following pre-entry, under graduate degree and postgraduate diploma degree programmes:- (a) in-service programmes; (b) diploma in education; (c) undergraduate programmes; (d) postgraduate programmes; and (e) Such non-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses or programmes of stud as the Senate on the recommendations of the Academic Committee may from time to time determine. PART IV ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS Staff Associations
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Schedules
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(1) The Rules contained in the Schedules
AI-assisted research summary: The schedules’ rules are part of the Charter and stay in force until they are revoked or replaced.
23.-(1) The Rules contained in the Schedules hereto shall from part of this Charter and shall remain in force until they are revoked or replaced, (2) Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and the Rules contained in the First Second, Third Fourth or, as the case may be, Sixth Schedules hereto, the Rules shall prescribe or regulate, as the case may be:- (a) the status, appointment and continuance in office of the Visitor, Chairperson of the Governing Board, Fourth or, as the case may be, Sixth Schedules hereto, the Rules shall prescribe or regulate, as the may be:- (b) the membership, constitution and functions of the Governing Board, the appointment and continuance in the office of the members of the Governing Board, the filling of vacancies among the members and all other matters relative to the Governing Board; (c) the membership, constitution and functions of the Academic Committee and all other matters relate to the Academic Committee (d) The management and administration or properties both movable and immovable and the including investment of such funds and other assets including investment of such funds and other assets of the College; funds and other assets (e) the membership, constitution, functions and mode of : (i) establishment and disestablishment of campus institutes, the library, centers, directorates or units and all matters relative thereto; (ii) affiliation or adoption, procedure of and other matters de-affiliation 23 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education (iii) concerning affiliated or adopted institutes, centres or as the case may be, directorates; and association disassociation and an other matters concerning associated schools, institutes, centres or, as the case may be directorates; conditions of (f) establishment of offices, appointment, terms including’ and termination, other than dismissal, and discipline of. academic and he administrative staff of the College’ and all other matters relative thereto; service, (g) the constitution and the the Academic Administrative Staff Association and other staff associations; (h) the constitution and functions of Association, functions of Staff the Convocation and the alumni association(s); (i) subject to the provisions of the First Schedule hereto, the constitution and functions of the students’ Organization an other students’ organizations. (j) The membership, constitution, and functions of the Boards of Schools, Faculties, Institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates and the appointment and continuance in office, of Deans, and Associate Deans od Schools and Faculties, the Library, Centres, Directorates and of chairpersons of Boards thereof, and Associate/Deputy Directors of Institutes, the Library, Centres, Directorates and of chairpersons of Boards thereof; and all other matters relative thereto. (k) The administration, welfare and discipline of students; (l) such other matters as the Government Board may deem fit with respect to or for the governing or regulation the College, its members and constituent parts. Including its 24 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Power of the Government Board to make Rules Purchase for marking Rules the Library, Centres and Institutes, Directorate, or otherwise for the promotion of the Objects if this Charter. - 24 Verify source ↗
The Governing Board may, subject to the Act and
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may make, amend, add to, or repeal College Rules, but those Rules need the required approvals and do not take effect until approved by the Commission.
24. The Governing Board may, subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, and the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto, make Rules for the College which may amend, add to or repeal the Rules contained in the Schedules hereto for the time being in force: Provide that no such Rules shall have effect until approved by the Commission in accordance with the Act. (2) For avoidance of doubt, the Government Board may, subject to such approvals as are prescribed, amend, add to or repeal such Rules as are for the time being in force. (3) The power to make rules shall include the power to amend, add or repeal any passed Rules. - 25 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the Act and Regulations, made
AI-assisted research summary: The Government Board may make rules for the College, but it must give notice in advance, consider the Academic Committee’s report, submit the rules for approval, and publish them in the Gazette.
25. (1) Subject to the Act and Regulations, made thereunder, the University of Dar es Salaam Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to the Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto the Government Board may make Rules to direct or regulate the College, the welfare and administration of its staff, students and any other affairs, provided that:- its members and (a) Notice of any proposed Rule(s) and the date upon which it is proposed that they should come into effect shall be given to the members of the Government Board not less than fourteen days before the date of the meeting of the Governing. Board at which. it is or’ they are to be considered; and, (b) Before passing any Rules, the Governing Board shall consider a report from the Academic Committee and shall not, except 25 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education on the recommendation of the Academic Committee, pass any Rules:- i. ii. iii. relating to courses of study, degrees; diplomas certificates or other awards of University of Dar es Salaam. for functions of the boards of schools, faculties institutes, the library, centres and directorates and the affiliation or adoption’ of, or association with other institutions; and The recognition of academic staff and the constitution of any Join Committees of the Governing Board and the Academic Committee. (2). The Rules made under the Article shall be submitted to the UDSM Council through the UDSM Senate for approval. (3). Rules made by the Governing Board under this Charter shall be published in the Gazette. iv. Power of the Academic Committee to make by-laws - 26 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the Act Regulations made
AI-assisted research summary: The Academic Committee may make by-laws, with Senate approval, to regulate academic work and student admission, education, and examination. It may also add to, amend, or repeal its by-laws.
26. (1) Subject to the Act Regulations made thereunder the UDSM Charter and rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to he Rules contained in the First Schedule hereto, the Academic Committee may, subject to the approval-of the Senate, make By-laws to regulate the academic work of the College, the admission, education and examination of the students of the College, and such, other matters as the within the functions of the Academic Committee. (2) The Academic Committee shall have power to add to, amend or repeal By-laws made by the Academic Committee. PART VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS No gender discrimation
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PART VII
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Establishment of Schools, Faculties and their programmes
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the establishment of schools, faculties, and their programmes.
32. Establishment of Schools, Faculties and their programmes. - 33 Verify source ↗
Courses and programmes in the College
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Courses and programmes in the College.”
33. Courses and programmes in the College. - 34 Verify source ↗
Establishment of Associate Institute, schools etc
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Establishment of Associate Institute, schools etc.”
34. Establishment of Associate Institute, schools etc. PART VIII FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - 32 Verify source ↗
(1) The Schools, Faculties, Institutes, Libraries, Directorates
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may create, change, combine, or remove listed academic units, and a School or Faculty Board may do the same for departments and units, with Academic Committee advice or approval.
32.-(1) The Schools, Faculties, Institutes, Libraries, Directorates and Centres specified in the Fourth Schedule hereto are declared to be schools, faculties, institutes, libraries, directorates and centres of the College. (2) The Governing' Board may, on the advice of the Academic Committee establish schools, faculties, institutes, libraries, centres or directorates either in addition to, or in substitution of, the schools, faculties, institutes, libraries, centres and directorates specified in the Fourth Schedule hereto and may disestablish or reconstitute any one or more of these or combine anyone or more of these with another or others to form a new or larger school, faculty, institute, library, centre or directorate as the case may be . (3) The and powers of schools, faculties, institutes, the. Library and other libraries, centres at directorates, and organs of governance thereof shall be provided for by Rules. functions, procedure establishment, composition, (4) The Board of a School or Faculty may, with the approval of the Academic Committee, establish such number of departments and units as the Board may consider necessary and may in the same manner disestablish or reconstitute anyone or more of these or combine anyone or more of them with another or others to form new or larger departments or, as the case may be, units. Course and programmes in the College - 33 Verify source ↗
(1) The courses or programmes of study in the College whose
AI-assisted research summary: The Senate determines the College’s study programmes, but it does so on the Academic Committee’s recommendation and subject to the relevant board’s recommendation for the school, faculty, institute, library, centre, or directorate.
33.-(1) The courses or programmes of study in the College whose respective contents and mode or method of operationalization shall be determined by the 'Senate on the recommendations of the Academic Committee in accordance with the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter and in the Rules in the First Schedule hereto, shall include the following pre-entry, under graduate degree and postgraduate diploma degree programmes:- (a) in-Service programmes; (b) diploma in Education; (c) undergraduate programmes; (d) postgraduate programmes; and (e) such other non-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate courses or programmes of study as the Senate on the recommendations of the Academic Committee may from time to time determine (3) Notwithstanding sub-rule (1), no course or programme of study under this rule shall be determined by the Senate or 57 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Academic Committee unless they receive recommendation of the respective board of the school, faculty, institute, library, centre or the case may be directorate. Establishment for associate institute, school, etc., - 34 Verify source ↗
The Chancellor, on the advice of the Governing Board and the
AI-assisted research summary: The Chancellor may, by Gazette order and with the stated advice and consultation, declare certain higher learning institutions to be associate institutes, schools, centres, or directorates.
34. The Chancellor, on the advice of the Governing Board and the Council after consultation with the Commission, by order published in the Gazette, may declare a higher Institution of learning, education or training, other than a college, a campus institute, school, centre or directorate, to be an associate institute, school, centre or, as the case may be, directorate. Management of assets PART VIII FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
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PART VIII
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Tabling of Reports to the National Assembly
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Tabling of Reports to the National Assembly.”
41.Tabling of Reports to the National Assembly. PART IX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 35 Verify source ↗
The Governing Board shall manage all the assets and properties,
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must manage the College’s movable and immovable assets and properties for the College’s best interests.
35. The Governing Board shall manage all the assets and properties, movable and immovable, of the College in such manner and for such purposes as in the opinion of the Governing Board would promote the best interest of the College. Provided that the management of assets and properties: both movable and immovable, of the associate institutes, schools, centres and/or directorates, as the case may be, shall vest in the Governing Boards of the said respective institutions in accordance with their respective enabling legal instruments . Funds and resources - 36 Verify source ↗
The funds and other resources of the College shall consist of
AI-assisted research summary: The College’s funds and resources come from grants, borrowing, fees, investments, leases, licences, consultancies, and other amounts payable to or vested in the College under the Charter, these Rules, or applicable written law.
36. The funds and other resources of the College shall consist of:- (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) such sums as may be provided for the purposes of the College by Parliaments by way of grant; such sums as the Governing Board may, from time to time, borrow for the purpose of the College; such sums as may accrue to the College from or by way of fees; such sums as may accrue to the College from investments, leases, licences or consultancies of the College; and such sums as may in any manner become payable to or vested in the College either under the provisions of the Charter, these Rules, any applicable written law or as incidental to the carrying out of its functions. Investment of funds Financial year - 37 Verify source ↗
The Governing Board shall have power to invest the funds of the College
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may invest the College’s funds, but only in assets and under conditions set by law for trustee investments.
37. The Governing Board shall have power to invest the funds of the College in such assets and subject to such conditions as are prescribed by the law in relation to investment of funds by a trustee. - 38 Verify source ↗
(1) The financial year of the College shall be a period of twelve
AI-assisted research summary: The College’s financial year is normally 15 July to 30 June, and the Governing Board may choose a different 12-month period.
38.-(1) The financial year of the College shall be a period of twelve consecutive months, that is, from 15th July to 30th June in each year. (2) Notwithstanding sub-rules (I), the Governing Board may 58 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education determine any other period of, twelve consecutive months which shall constitute the financial year of the College: Provided that in the event of any change in the, financial year and for the purposes of the transition from one financial year to another, the' transitional period, whether longer or shorter than twelve, months, shall be regarded as' if it were a financial year. (2) Notwithstanding sub-rules (I), the Governing Board may determine any other period of, twelve consecutive months which shall constitute the financial year of the College: Provided that in the event of any change in the, financial year and for the purposes of the transition from one financial year to another, the' transitional period, whether longer or shorter than twelve, months, shall be regarded as' if it were a financial year. Annual estimates - 39 Verify source ↗
(1), At least two months before the commencement of any financial year"
AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy Principal must prepare annual estimates before the financial year starts, the Governing Board must approve them, and College spending must follow approved estimates.
39.-(1), At least two months before the commencement of any financial year" the Deputy Principal responsible for administration shall prepare at appropriate time or cause to be prepared, for the approval or the Governing Board, annual estimates of the' revenue' and expenditure of the College for the ensuing financial year. (2) The Governing Board shall, before the commencement of a financial year, consider and, approve, subject to such modifications and amendments, as it may, consider appropriate, the estimates prepared in accordance, with sub- rule (1). (a) for the payment of salaries, allowances, travel and other charges in respect of staff of the College; (b) for the payment of costs of materials, equipment, and other charges in respect of teaching, research and charges in respect of teaching, research and consultancy, publications, examinations and other academic matters; (c) for the payment of allowances, fees and expenses in respect of the Chancellor, members of the Governing Board, the Academic Committee, the Convocation and other boards and committees; (d) for the payment of all pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of retirement benefits which are payable out of the funds of the College (e) for the,' construction, improvement, maintenance and replacement of any building or other immovable property of the College; (f) for the proper maintenance and replacement, of the furniture and equipment of the College; and (g) for the creation of such reserve funds with which to meet future contingent liabilities as the Governing Board and the Council, may think fit. 59 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Accounts and auditing of accounts (4) No expenditure shall be incurred for the purposes of the College except in accordance with the provisions of the annual estimates, or in accordance with the provisions of any' supplementary estimates approved by the Governing Board. (5) A copy of the College's annual estimates and of every supplementary estimates, if any, shall immediately upon the approval of such annual estimates or, as the case may be, the supplementary estimates, be forwarded to the Commission, the Minister and the Chancellor for information. - 40 Verify source ↗
(1) The Governing Board shall cause to be kept proper books, and
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must keep proper College accounts and records, have the annual accounts audited within six months after each financial year, and send copies of the statements and any audit report to the named recipients.
40.-(1) The Governing Board shall cause to be kept proper books, and records of account, of income; expenditure, assets and liabilities of the College and shall within not later than six months-after the 'end of each financial year, cause such accounts relating to such financial year together with - (a) a statement of income and expenditure of the College during such financial year; (b) (c) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the College on the last day of such financial year; and any other such statements as may be required or prescribed by any written law, to be submitted to and audited by the Controller and auditor General or by such other authorized Auditor as may be appointed by the Controller' and Auditor General. (2) Copies of the statements referred to in sub-rule (l) and a copy of the auditor's report, if any, shall be forwarded to the Commission, the Chancellor and the Minister. College’s Annual Report - 41 Verify source ↗
The Principal shall, at the end of each financial year, prepare a, report on
AI-assisted research summary: The Principal must prepare and submit an annual report on the College’s activities.
41. The Principal shall, at the end of each financial year, prepare a, report on the activities of the College during that financial year and, submit such report to the Governing Board, the Chancellor and the Commission. Tabling of Report to the National Assembly - 42 Verify source ↗
The Chancellor shall cause to be laid before the National
AI-assisted research summary: The Chancellor must lay specified reports before the National Assembly through the Minister as soon as practicable.
42. The Chancellor shall cause to be laid before the National Assembly through the Minister as soon as may be practicable: (a) (b) (c) copies of the statements referred to in Rule 40; a copy of the auditor's report, if any; and a copy of the Principal' s report PART IX MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 60 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education The Legal Unit and corperate
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PART IX
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The Legal Unit and Corporate Counsel
AI-assisted research summary: Section title: “The Legal Unit and Corporate Counsel.”
43. The Legal Unit and Corporate Counsel. - 45 Verify source ↗
College Funding Promotion Committee
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “College Funding Promotion Committee.”
45. College Funding Promotion Committee. - 47 Verify source ↗
Protection of members of the Council, Senate, Governing Beard, Academic Committee,
AI-assisted research summary: This provision concerns protection of members of the Council, Senate, Governing Beard, Academic Committee, Convocation, and boards.
47. Protection of members of the Council, Senate, Governing Beard, Academic Committee, Convocation and boards. - 49 Verify source ↗
Proceeding of Council, Senate, Governing Board, Academic Committee of Boards not to be
AI-assisted research summary: Proceedings of the listed bodies are not invalid just because of an irregularity.
49.Proceeding of Council, Senate, Governing Board, Academic Committee of Boards not to be invalid by reason of irregularity. - 50 Verify source ↗
Attributes of system of appointment of holders of specified positions
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the attributes of the system used to appoint holders of specified positions.
50.Attributes of system of appointment of holders of specified positions. - 52 Verify source ↗
Special needs of women and other vulnerable persons
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the special needs of women and other vulnerable persons.
52.Special needs of women and other vulnerable persons. - 53 Verify source ↗
Matters of general administration and students’ Affairs in the College
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading on general administration and students’ affairs in the College.
53.Matters of general administration and students’ Affairs in the College. - 54 Verify source ↗
Gender balance principle and representation of persons with disabilities
AI-assisted research summary: Section 54 concerns gender balance and representation of persons with disabilities.
54. Gender balance principle and representation of persons with disabilities. - 55 Verify source ↗
Power to make Rules
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Power to make Rules.”
55.Power to make Rules. 30 Mkwawa University College of Education GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) - 56 Verify source ↗
Academic freedom and social responsibility
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Academic freedom and social responsibility” and appears to introduce the First Schedule and its citation heading.
56.Academic freedom and social responsibility. __________ FIRST SCHEDULE __________ UNDER Article 23) PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation - 43 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be established a unit to be known as the Legal Unit of the
AI-assisted research summary: The College must establish a Legal Unit, appoint a Corporate Counsel, and may hire external advocates to help with legal functions.
43.-(1) There shall be established a unit to be known as the Legal Unit of the College which shall be responsible' for the proper handling of the legal affairs of the College. (2) There shall be a Corporate Counsel of the College, (3) The Corporate Counsel, who shall be appointed by the Governing Board on the recommendation of the Principal upon such terms and conditions as the Governing Board may prescribe, shall be a person with a' minimum academic qualification of a second or Masters' degree in law and outstanding experience and· capability as a lawyer on the Roll of Advocates. (1) The Corporate Counsel shall: (a) be head of the Legal Unit; (b) be responsible to the Principal in respect of all legal affairs of the College; (c) be Secretary to the Academic Committee, the Governing Board .and their boards or committees; and (d) have such other functions as are conferred' upon him by the Act and Regulations made thereunder, this Charter and these Rules or any other written law or as may be prescribed. (2) It shall be lawful for the College to hire the services of an enrolled advocate or a firm of advocates from outside, the establishment of the Legal Unit to carry out the functions and duties provided for under this Rule either in whole or in part on temporary or a retainer basis concurrently or in collaboration with the Corporate Legal Counsel: Provided that where the College hires the services of a such an advocate or firm of advocates to carry out such functions and duties in whole:- (a) The provisions of sub-rule (1) shall apply to the extent that the Legal Unit shall serve as liaison between the College and the external advocate or firm of advocates; (b) The provisions relating to the functions of the Corporate Counsel under paragraph (a), (b), (c), of sub-rule (4) shall not apply; (c) The functions of the Corporate Counsel provided for under paragraph (a), (b), (c), of sub-rule (4) shall be assigned to such other appropriate officer(s) of the College as the Governing Board on the advice of the Principal, shall deem fit. 61 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Memoranda of Understanding College Funding Promotion Committee - 44 Verify source ↗
(1) In the discharge of its functions under the Charter and these Rules,
AI-assisted research summary: The College must follow the terms of any memorandum of understanding agreed with the Government of the United Republic when carrying out its functions under the Charter and these Rules.
44.-(1) In the discharge of its functions under the Charter and these Rules, the College shall abide by the terms and conditions of any such memorandum or memoranda of understanding as may be agreed between the Government of the United Republic and the College. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-rule (1) of this Rule, the terms and conditions of a memorandum of understanding may include: (a) development and running of academic programmes, courses, institutions; (b) developing and conducting research and consultancy or research and development programmes, arrangements projects; and (c) providing funds for the general and development expenditure of the College. - 45 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be established a committee which shall be known as the
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets up the College Funding Promotion Committee, sets its membership rules, lets the Governing Board appoint its chairman and members, and gives it advisory and resource-mobilizing functions.
45.-(1) There shall be established a committee which shall be known as the College Funding Promotion Committee. (2) The College Funding Promotion Committee shall comprise a Chairman and not less than five nor more than fifteen members: Provided that:- (a) at least one third of the total membership shall consist of women; and (b) at least one third of the total membership, including the Chairman, shall consist of members of the Governing Board. (3) The Chairman and the members of the College Funding Promotion Committee shall be appointed by the Governing Board. (4) The Functions of the College Funding Promotion Committee shall include: (a) i. ii. iii. to advise the Governing Board on:- matters relating to the procurement and expenditure of funds of the College; investment of such funds; promotion of appropriate income generation; and fund raising activities; (b) to mobilize resources for and on behalf of the Governing Board for the promotion of the objects and functions of the College; (c) to perform such other functions as may be conferred upon the Committee by the Governing Board. (5) The appointment and tenure of office of the Chairman and members of the College Funding Promotion Committee, their retirement, the right to terminate their appointment, the appointment of a new member to fill any vacancy, and also in relation to the appointment of a temporary Chairman, the 62 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education quorum, procedure and meeting of the College Funding Promotion Committee shall, mutatis mutandis, be governed by the Third Schedule. Deployment of Forces - 46 Verify source ↗
The Principal may request deployment of police, military or
AI-assisted research summary: The Principal may request police, military, or para-military deployment on College grounds if the situation requires it.
46. The Principal may request deployment of police, military or para-military forces on' the College grounds where the situation so dictates. Delegation of powers - 47 Verify source ↗
The powers granted to the President under these Rules may, wholly or in
AI-assisted research summary: The President may delegate all or part of the powers under these Rules to the Minister, and any delegation must be in writing.
47. The powers granted to the President under these Rules may, wholly or in part; be delegated by the President to the Minister and in any such event such delegation shall be in writing. Protection of Members of the Council, Senate, Governing Board, Academic Committee, Convocation and boards 48. No matter or thing done by any member, or officer, the Council, the Senate, the Governing Board, the Academic Committee, the Convocation or a board, or committee shall, if done bona fide in the execution or in the purported examination of the functions of such Council, Senate, the Governing Board, the Academic Committee, the Convocation or a board, or a committee as the case may render such organ or member or officer personally while for such matter or thing. Proceedings of Council, Governing Board, Senate, Academic Committee or boards not to be invalid by reason of irregularity Attributes of system of appointment of holders of specified position 49. No act or proceeding of the Council the Governing Board, the Senate, the Academic Committee or a board or a committee, as the case may be, shall be invalid by reason only of any vacancy in the membership thereof, any defect in the appointment of any member or the fact that any member was at the time in question disqualified or disentitled to act as such member. - 50 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the
AI-assisted research summary: People holding specified positions in the College are normally required to be citizens of the United Republic, and the Governing Board or Council must ensure appointments are made on merit through an open system.
50. (1) Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM (Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant (0 these Rules, the holders of all specified positions in the College including Schools, Faculties, Institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates: shall, normally, be citizens of the United Republic. (2) In making appointments to the specified positions in the College, its School, Faculties or Institutes, the Library, Centres and Directorates, the Governing Board or, as the case may be, the Council shall ensure' that such appointments are made on merit in accordance with an open system capable of' inspiring confidence that fairness and the appointee's competence for the relevant position and his general acceptability in the College, School,' Institute, the library, centres and Directorates, community have all been taken into account. 63 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Principles of natural justice (3) The Governing Board in consultation with the Council, the Senate and the Academic Committee, shall, by Rules, prescribe the attributes of the open system referred to in sub-rule (2) which attributes shall include the form, way or method of identifying candidates, participation of the community or the organs of governance that shall be involved in the process of such a system of appointment - 51 Verify source ↗
Notwithstanding
AI-assisted research summary: Disciplinary dismissal, expulsion, or rustication cannot be used unless specific charge, hearing, inquiry, and guilt findings are made.
51. Notwithstanding the provisions' of any of these to the contrary, the power to dismiss an officer or member of the College or expel or rusticate a student from the College, as the case may be, by way of disciplinary action shall not be exercised unless: (a) a disciplinary charge or charges has or have been made against such officer or member of staff or student, as the case may be; (b) the officer or member of staff or student, as the case may be, has had opportunity to answer such charge or charges; (c) an inquiry has been held into the charge in accordance with the provisions of the Rules made by the Governing Board, in that behalf, or any applicable general law of the land, as the case may be; and (d) the officer or member of staff or student concerned, as the case may be, has, after such inquiry and defence, been found to be guilty of the charge(s) levelled against him or of a minor charge of the same category established on the basis of the findings made in the course of dealing with the said charge. Special needs of women an other vulnerable persons - 52 Verify source ↗
( 1) In the construction or maintenance of any building, Appliance,
AI-assisted research summary: People constructing or maintaining College-related buildings and facilities must consider the needs of women and people with sight, hearing, or movement disabilities.
52.-( 1) In the construction or maintenance of any building, Appliance, facility, amenity, convenience, road, path or passage way for use by students or staff of the College, due regard shall be had of the special needs of women and of persons with common physical disabilities of sight, hearing and movement. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-rule (1), the Library and: other buildings of the College where studies, research and/or Classes are conducted, including-their branches wherever they may be; shall be so constructed or structured, set up and equipped as to cater, as far as possible, for the needs specified under sub-rule (1). Matters of general administration and students’ Affairs In the College - 53 Verify source ↗
All matters 01 general administration and student affairs other
AI-assisted research summary: Non-academic administration and student affairs for the listed bodies are governed by their respective enabling instruments.
53. All matters 01 general administration and student affairs other than those of an academic nature, of associate institutes, faculties, libraries schools, centres or, as the case may be, directorates shall be governed by their respect enabling instruments. 64 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Gender balance principle and representation of persons with disability Power to make Rules - 54 Verify source ↗
(1) The principle of gender equality or balance as provided: in
AI-assisted research summary: Boards and similar bodies covered by this section must include women and must also include representation of persons with physical disabilities in specified cases.
54.-(1) The principle of gender equality or balance as provided: in the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM. Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and these Rules shall' be observed and implemented whenever a board, committee or other organ or institutions formed or established to perform a function or functions involving the interests of the College or the public in general, such that at least one third of the membership of the hoard, committee or other organ or body, as the case may be, shall consist of women. (2) The principle of representation of persons with physical common disabilities of sight, hearing and movement shall be observed and implemented whenever a board, committee or other organ or body of the College, including its schools, faculties, institutes, centres or directorates is formed or established to perform a function or functions involving matters that .may affect the interests of staff and/or students with common physical disabilities such that at least one of the members of the board, committee or organ or body, as the case may be, shall be a person with a common physical disability nominated for the purpose by staff or students with such disabilities. - 55 Verify source ↗
(1) in the performance of its functions under the Charter and these Rules,
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may make rules for the College’s governance and administration, but certain approvals and voting requirements apply.
55.-(1) in the performance of its functions under the Charter and these Rules, the Governing ,Board shall; where applicable,with the approval of the Council, the Owner and the Commission, subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and these Rule and any other applicable written law; make rules for the governance, control, academic instruction and administration of the College and for ,the better carrying out of the purpose of the Charter and these Rules and, in particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, may make Rules: (a) prescribing provisions as to the duration of membership of the College, termination of such membership, the rights, duties and privileges attaching thereto and other related matters; (b) prescribing the provisions for the exercise of the privileges, powers and functions conferred on the Chancellor; (c) prescribing the provisions for the appointment of and terms and conditions for the position of Principal, Deputy Principals and the Corporate Counsel of the College in furtherance of the relevant provisions of the Charter and these Rules; (d) prescribing the provisions for the appointment of, and terms and conditions for the positions of a dean of School or a Faculty, and Director of an Institute, the Library, a Centre or Directorate; (e) for the establishment, composition, functions, procedures and 65 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education powers of schools, faculties, institutes, the Library, centres or directorates, department or units of the College and their organs of governance, as well as the members and quorum for meetings of the organs of governance; (f) for the description of the degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards which may be conferred or granted by the College in the name of UDSM; (g) for the requirements and the manner of conferment or grant of such degrees, diplomas, certificates or other awards of the University; (h) for the conduct of examinations; (i) prescribing allowance, fees and charges; (j) for the settlement of the terms and conditions of service, including the appointment, dismissal, termination, remuneration and retiring benefits of officers and other employees of the College; (k) for the provisions on staff welfare and of rules of discipline for conducting proceedings against officers and staff of the College; (l) prescribing for the administration of any school, faculty, institute, the Library, centre or directorate; (m) for the appointment of members of the Governing Board other than those specified under rule 9 of these Rules; (n) providing for the general welfare of the students of the College; (o) prescribing for the administration of students which may provide that contravention of any such Rules shall constitute a disciplinary offence under such Rules and may further provide the punishment that may be imposed for such disciplinary offence; (p) prescribing the composition functions, procedure and powers of the Students’ Disciplinary Authority and of the Students’ Disciplinary Appeals Committee and the rights, duties and privileges of the members thereof; (q) prescribing provisions governing the appointment and duration thereof, the rights, duties and privileges of holders of Professor Emeritus; (r) prescribing the manner in which By-laws made by the Governing Board on advice of the Academic Committee under 66 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education rule 16 shall be submitted to the Council for approval through the Senate, and the Commission for final approvals; (s) governing any matter in respect of which Rules may be made under the Charter and these Rules; (t) providing for any matter or thing which, in the opinion of the Governing Board, is necessary to provide for the furtherance of the objects and functions of the College; and (u) providing for the delegation of the powers of the Governing providing for or prescribing anything which may be prescribed under this Charter and these Rules; (v) Board; and (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-rule (1), the Governing Board shall not make, amend or revoke any subsidiary legislation relating to the functions or privileges of the Chancellor, the Principal or the Academic Committee without first ascertaining the opinion of the Academic Committee. (3) Rules shall only be made by a resolution passed at a meeting of the Governing Board supported by a majority of not less than two thirds of the member presents and voting being not less than half of the total membership of the Governing Board. (4) Rules or By-laws made or approved by the Governing Board under the Charter and these Rules shall be published in the Gazette Academic freedom and social responsibility - 56 Verify source ↗
(1)All staff and students shall have
AI-assisted research summary: Staff, students, and the university community have protected academic freedoms, but those freedoms are limited by public health, morality, and threats to the nation. The Council must also develop a University Code of Conduct.
56.-(1)All staff and students shall have the freedom to conduct teaching, research acquisition, exchange and dissemination of knowledge without fear of interference, prejudice, victimization or repression other than for reasons of public health, morality or present or imminent danger to the nation. (2) The freedom under sub-rule (1) shall include the participation of staff and students in the University organs and in their associations, and the expression of their views on national and international issues. in the course of that participation and the right of both students and staff to challenge each other on academic matters in the course of their work (3) No member of the academic community shall participate in, or become a party to any endeavour which may work to the detriment of the University, .the people of Tanzania or compromise scientific, ethical and professional principles and standards. (4) All members of the University community shall be obliged to fulfil their functions and duties at their utmost competence, integrity and ability, and without prejudice to the needs, views and opinions of others or the society as a whole, in a spirit of tolerance and transparency, and with a view to redressing the historical and contemporary inequalities in the society, arising from class, beliefs, gender, race, nationality, religion economic status; 67 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education (5) Council shall cause to develop the University Code of Conduct. SECOND SCHEDULE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SEARCH COMMITTEE (Rule 5 of First Schedule) - 1 Verify source ↗
There shall be a Search Committee for making recommendations
AI-assisted research summary: A Search Committee must be established to make recommendations to the Council for appointing a Principal of the College.
1. There shall be a Search Committee for making recommendations to the Council for the appointment of a Principal of the College. - 2 Verify source ↗
The Search Committee shall consist of three members, of whom
AI-assisted research summary: The Search Committee must have three members: two nominated by the Governing Board and one by the Chancellor, who also serves as convenor.
2. The Search Committee shall consist of three members, of whom two shall be nominated by the Governing Board and one by the Chancellor and the person nominated by the Chancellor shall be the convenor of the Committee: Provided that: (a) no person who is an employee of the College or any authority of the College shall be nominated to be a member of the Search Committee; and (b) at least one of the member shall be a woman. - 3 Verify source ↗
The Council shall. present to the Chancellor for appointment of a
AI-assisted research summary: The Council must submit a Principal to the Chancellor for appointment from a panel of up to three nominees recommended by the Search Committee.
3. The Council shall. present to the Chancellor for appointment of a Principal from a panel of not more than three persons recommended by the Search Committee constituted under paragraph 2: Provide that if the Chancellor does not approve of any of the persons so recommended, he may call for a fresh recommendation. THIRD SCHEDULE PROVISIONS RELATING TO REGULATION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS (Article 16) The tenure of Governing Board - 1 Verify source ↗
(1) The Chairman of the Governing Board shall hold office for a
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairman serves for four years. Other Governing Board members serve for three years, retire on the last day of June in the third year, may be reappointed or reelected, and an appointing authority may end an appointee’s term early.
1.-(1) The Chairman of the Governing Board shall hold office for a period of four years from the date of his appointment. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the term of office of all members of the Governing Board, other than the Chairman and the ex-officio members, shall be three years and all such members shall retire on the last day of June of the third year and, on the last day of June of every third year, their places shall be filled by the newly appointed or, as the case may be, elected members who shall come into office immediately upon such retirement: Provided that - (a) nothing in this Schedule shall' be construed as preventing 68 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Cessation of Membership any person otherwise eligible to be appointed or elected as a member from being re-appointed or, as the case may be, re- elected for another term of office; (b) in the case of a member elected by the National Assembly, he ceases to be a member of the National Assembly; (c). in the case of a member:by the Students' Organization, he shall cease to hold office as prescribed in their constitution. (3) Nothing in sub-paragraph (2) shall be construed as preventing any appointing authority from terminating the appointment of any member appointed or elected by it, prior to the date when such member is required to retire from office under sub-paragraph (2). - 2 Verify source ↗
(1) Where any member absents himself from three consecutive
AI-assisted research summary: If a Governing Board member misses three consecutive meetings without reasonable excuse, the Board must tell the appointing authority, which may end the appointment and replace the member.
2.-(1) Where any member absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Governing, Board without reasonable .excuse, the Governing Board shall advise the appointing authority of the fact and the appointing authority may, if it deems fit so to db, terminate the appointment of the member and appoint or, as the case may be, elect another member in his place. (2) Where any member of the Governing Board ceases to be such a member by resignation or death, or by virtue of the operation of the proviso to paragraph 1 (2), or is unable to perform his functions as such member by reason of his absence from the United Republic or by reason of any infirmity of body or mind, or where the appointing authority terminates his appointment under paragraph 1 (3) or sub-paragraph' (1) of' this paragraph, the appointing authority may appoint' or, as the case may be, (3) Where in the opinion of the appointing authority, the absence or infirmity of any member is of a temporary nature only, it may appoint -or, as the case may be, elect a temporary member to take his place, and such. temporary member shall have, so long as he remains a temporary member, all the powers arid functions of a. member of the Governing Board: Provided that, on the resumption of office by the substantive member, the temporary member shall cease to hold such office. Proceedings in the Governing Board - 3 Verify source ↗
The Deputy Principal responsible for administration shall have
AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy Principal responsible for administration may attend and take part in Governing Board meetings, but may not vote.
3. The Deputy Principal responsible for administration shall have the right to be present at every meeting of the Governing Board and to participate in its deliberations but shall have no right to vote. Vice Chairman - 4 Verify source ↗
The Governing Board shall elect one of its members to be the
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must elect one of its members as Vice-Chairman.
4. The Governing Board shall elect one of its members to be the Vice-Chairman and any member elected as Vice-Chairman shall, subject to his continuing to be a member, hold office of Vice Chairman for a term of one year from the date of his election, and shall be eligible to be re- elected. Proceedings in the Meeting Board. - 5 Verify source ↗
(1) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Governing
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairman presides over Governing Board meetings. If the Chairman is absent, the Vice-Chairman presides. If both are absent, the members present may elect a temporary Chairman to preside, and the presiding person has a vote plus a casting vote when votes are equal.
5.-(1) The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Governing (2) Where at any meeting of the Governing Board, the Chairman is absent, 69 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Meetings the Vice-Chairman shall preside. (3) In the absence of both' the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman at any meeting of the Governing Board, the members present may, from· amongst their number, elect a temporary Chairman who shall preside at that meeting. (4) The Chairman, Vice-Chairman or temporary Chairman presiding at any meeting of the Governing Board, shall have a vote and, in the event of any equality of 'notes, shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote. - 6 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to this Charter, this Schedule and any general or
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board and Academic Committee must meet at least four times each financial year, with extra meetings set by the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman in some cases. The Secretary must give each member at least 14 days’ notice of the time and place of meetings.
6.-(1) Subject to this Charter, this Schedule and any general or specific direction given by the Owner on the advice of the Chancellor, the Governing Board; the Academic Committee, respectively shall meet not less than four times during very financial year and at such additional time's as may be fixed by the Chairman or, if he is absent from the United Republic or unable for any reason to act, the Vice-Chairman: Provided that the Chairman or, if he is absent from the United Republic or is unable for any reason to act, the Vice-Chairman shall, at the request of at least ten' members, convene a meeting of the Governing Board within thirty days of such requests being made to him in Writing. (2) The Secretary of the Governing Board shall give to each member not less than fourteen day’s notice of the time and place of any such meetings. Quorum - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) At any meeting of the Governing Board not less than one
AI-assisted research summary: A Governing Board meeting has a quorum only if at least one-third of the members in office are present. If no quorum appears within half an hour, certain attendees or the Secretary may adjourn the meeting, and the new meeting must be set within 14 days.
7.-(1) At any meeting of the Governing Board not less than one- third of the members in office for the time being shall constitute a quorum. Decision (2) If a quorum is not present within half an hour of the time appointed for the meeting, the members present, or the majority of them, or anyone member or if only one is present or the Secretary if no member is present, may adjourn the meeting to any time not later than fourteen days from the adjournment. - 8 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the provisions relating to a casting vote, all
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board decides questions by majority vote, can make decisions without meeting in writing, and any member may require deferral to a meeting.
8.-(1) Subject to the provisions relating to a casting vote, all questions at a meeting of the Governing Board shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present at the meeting, and if any member fails or refuses to vote on any question, his vote shall be counted in the negative. (2) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Schedule decisions may be made by the Governing Board without a meeting, by circulation of the relevant papers among the members and the expression of 70 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education the views of the majority thereof in writing: Provided that any member shall be entitled to require that any such decision is deferred and the subject matter be considered at a meeting of the Governing Board. Seal of the College - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) The Common Seal of the College shall upon the order of
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may determine the Common Seal’s shape, size, and form. The seal must be used in the presence of specified officers, who must sign the sealing, and the Corporate Counsellor must keep the seal safe custody.
9.-(1) The Common Seal of the College shall upon the order of the Governing Board be of such shape, size and form as the Governing Board may determine. (2) The Common Seal shall be affixed in the presence of:- (a) the Principal; or (b) the Deputy-Principal responsible for Planning, Finance and administration; or (c) such. person or persons appointed in writing by the Principal in that behalf, and the person or persons present shall sign over or underneath the sealing in witness thereof. the Corporate Counsellor, in his absence, any other offices (3) assigned by the Principal in writing shall keep safe custody of the Common Seal. Execution of instructions - 10 Verify source ↗
Subject to paragraph 9, all conveyances, transfers, contracts,
AI-assisted research summary: College instruments must be executed on behalf of the College by the listed officers, subject to paragraph 9.
10. Subject to paragraph 9, all conveyances, transfers, contracts, guarantees, agreements, bonds, authorities mortgages, charges, bills of exchange, promissory notes, bank drafts, letters of credit, securities and other instruments to which the College is a party shall be executed on behalf of the College by - (a) the Principal; and (b) Administration; for Planning, Finance and the Deputy Principal responsible (c) the Corporate Counsel or such other officers of the College as the Principal may appoint in writing in the behalf. Governing Board to regulate its proceedings - 11 Verify source ↗
Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Governing Board
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may regulate its own meetings, subject to this Schedule.
11. Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the Governing Board may Board may regulate its own meetings. FOURTH SCHEDULE DIRECTORATES, FACULTIES, INSTITUTES, CENTRES AND THE LIBRARY OF THE COLLEGE 1) The following Faculties are declared to be the Faculties of the College:- (a) (b) (c) the Faculty of Education; the Faculty of Humanities; and the Faculty of Science. 2) The following Institute is declared to be the Institute of the College: 71 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education (a) the Institute of Research in Education 3) The following Library is declared to the College Library (a) the Mkwawa University College of Education Library Service or the College Library. 4) The following Directorate is declared to be the Directorate of the College:- (a) Directorate of Postgraduate studies: 5) The following centre, is declared to be centre of the College; (a) Centre for Studies in Physical Education, Sports and Culture FIFTH SCHEDULE APPROVED STAFF ASSOCIATIONS AND LABOUR UNIONS IN THE COLLEGE (Rule 25 of First Schedule) The following staff associations and Workers’ Unions are declared and recognized to be staff associations and Workers’ Union in the College: (a) Staff Associations:- University of Dar es Salaam Academic Staff Assembly – Mkwawa University College of Education (UDASA – MUCE) (b) Workers’ Unions RAAWU - MUCE 72 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education SIXTH SCHEDULE APPROVED STUDENTS’ ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COLLEGE (Rule 22 of the First Schedule) The following organizations are declared to be the approved Students’ Organization and other students’ organizations in the College:- The Dar es Salaam University Students’ Organization – Mkwawa University College of Education (DARUSO – MUCE); It is in the public interest that this Charter shall, subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder and the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, ever be construed benevolently, and in every case most favourably to the College and the promotion the objects of this Charter. Given under my hand and the Public seal this…….….day of…….….., 2009 The State House, Dar-es-Salaam. JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE, President 73
Part
Schedule to the UDSM Charter shall deputies for and perform the functions
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( 1) There shall be a Principal of the College who
AI-assisted research summary: The College Principal is appointed through a prescribed recommendation and consultation process, and Deputy Principal(s) serve a four-year term with possible one further four-year reappointment.
5.-( 1) There shall be a Principal of the College who:- a. least three professors subject to the Act, the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to these Rules, shall be recommended by the Senate from a list of at associate professors or senior academicians on the basis of recommendations submitted by a search committee set up in accordance with the Second Schedule or under a procedure of public advertisement for the the Chancellor/Visitor on the advice ,of the Council after consultation with the College Governing Board in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the Council may prescribe: appointed post and by or Provided that the requirement on Search Committee or procedure of public advertisement shall not apply to the appointment under this Charter of the first Principal of the College. 35 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Deputy Principal(s) b. subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to these Rules, shall: i. hold office for a period of your years with eligibility for re- appointment consecutively for one further term of four years; ii. be the academic and administrative head of the College shall, under the general authority of the Vice-Chancellor, have such powers and duties as may be provided by Rules, or any other applicable written law; and iii. be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor of UDSM, the Governing Board, the Senate and the Council in respect of all matters concerning the College. - 6 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be a Deputy Principal(s) for the College, not
AI-assisted research summary: The College must have Deputy Principals, up to three at a time, appointed through the Senate, Chancellor, Council, and Governing Board process, and each Deputy Principal serves a three-year term with possible one-time renewal.
6.-(1) There shall be a Deputy Principal(s) for the College, not exceeding three in number at any one time, who shall, subject to the provisions of this Rule, be recommended by the Senate from a list of three professors or associate professors or senior academicians on the basis of recommendations submitted by a search committee set up in accordance with the Second Schedule or under a procedure of public advertisement for the post and appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the Council, after consultation with the College Governing Board in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as the Council may prescribe. (2) Subject to sub-rule (1), the number of Deputy Principals at any one time shall be as may be prescribed by the Council upon the recommendation of the Principal and the advice of the Governing Board. (3) A Deputy Principal shall:- (a) hold office for a period of three years with eligibility for re- appointment consecutively for one further term of three years; and (b) be responsible to, the chief advisor of, and assistant to the Principal in relation to all matters of the College assigned to him or them or his or their office(s) or as may be prescribed. (4) Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the· UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to these Rules and such specific directions as the Governing Board, the Academic Committee or, as the case may be, the Principal may give and without prejudice to the generality of sub-rule (3), the Deputy Principal (s) shall:- (a) through lower level officials and organs, .co-ordinate and ensure the effective management of the College including management. of academic affairs, modes of service delivery, research and consultancy matters, planning, finance and development and all 36 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education staff. categories, students and resources of the College; (b) act as the link-pins between the academic, administrative and technical functions of the. College, co-coordinating and ensuring that all contribute positively and effectively towards the overall attainment of the main mission of the College of teaching, research and offering public service; (c) have such other powers and functions as are conferred upon him. or them by the. Act and the Regulations made thereunder the UDSM Charter. and .the Rules made thereunder, this Charter and these Rules. or, in writing, by the Principal or the Governing Board; and (d) in the absence of the Principal, deputize for the Principal in such matters as the Principal or Rules or By-Laws may specify: Provided that where there are. more than one Deputy Principals, the Deputy Principal responsible for academic affairs Shall normally deputize for the Principal during the Principal’s absence from office. (5) The powers and functions of Deputy Principal(s) of the College shall be as prescribed by Rules. Deans, Directors and other officers - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) The appointment of Deans and Associate Deans of Schools and
7. (1) The appointment of Deans and Associate Deans of Schools and Faculties and Directors, Deputy and Associate Directors of Institute, the Heads Departments of Library, Centres and Directorates shall be provided for under Rules. (2) The appointment, terms and conditions of service, including designation of titles of other officers of the University, shall be provided for under Rules. - 8 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be Heads of Departments in Schools and Faculties
AI-assisted research summary: The Senate must recommend Heads of Departments to the Vice-Chancellor from a list of three senior academicians.
8. (1) There shall be Heads of Departments in Schools and Faculties of the College who shall, subject to this provision of this Rule, be recommended by the Senate from a list of three senior academicians on the basis of the recommendations submitted by a search committee and electoral board as may be determined by the Governing Board. (2) The Senate shall recommend to the Vice-Chancellor the names for appointment of Heads of Departments. (3) The Heads of Departments shall hold office for a period of three years with eligibility for re-appointment for one further term (4) The terms and conditions of service shall be provided for under Rules 37 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education (b). Principal Organds of the College Establishment and Composition of the Governing Board - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision sets how the College’s Governing Board must be made up, how members are appointed, and how long they serve.
9.- (1) Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to these Rules, there shall be a Governing Board of the College of which:- a) not less than seventy-five percent and not more than- eighty percent of its members shall, be drawn from outside the College and the remaining members shall be drawn from within the College; and (b) not less than one third of its members shall be women. (2) The total membership of the Governing Board shall not be less than eleven and not more than twenty-one persons who shall, subject to the provisions of sub-rules (3) and (4) of this Rule; be appointed in accordance with relevant Rules. (3) Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder and this Charter, the membership of the Governing Board shall include: (a) the Vice-Chancellor of UDSM who shall be the Chairman; the Principal, as an ex-officio member (b) (c) one representative appointed by the Minister responsible for higher education; (d) one member of the Council of the UDSM who shall be elected by the Council from amongst its members; (e) (f) the representative of the Senate in the Council of the UDSM; two members, one of whom shall be a woman, who shall be elected by the Students’ Organization from amongst its members; (g) one person, who shall be elected by the Academic Committee from amongst its members; (h) two members appointed by the Governing Board one of who shall (i) (j) be a woman; one representative of the Workers Union; one representative appointed by the Minister responsible for finance; (k) one representative appointed by the Minister responsible for education; (l) one representative appointed by the Minister responsible for planning; and (m) one representative of UDASA-MUCE; (n) One representative of Administrative Staff Association MUCE (4) The proceedings of the Governing Board and, subject to the Provisions of sub-Rules (6), (7) and (8), other matters relating to the 38 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Governing Board and its members shall be governed by the Third Schedule. (5) The tenure of office of the members of the Governing Board shall be three years, subject to a' member's eligibility for re-appointment for .a further term or further terms of three years each: Provided that the appointment of a member shall cease' upon the happening of anyone or more of the following events: (a) he resigns; (b) he becomes or is declared bankrupt; (c) he dies; (d) he is convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude, including fraud or dishonesty; (e) he is absent, without the leave of the, Chairman of the Governing Board, from three consecutive meetings of the Governing Board; (f) he is unable' to 'perform his duties and functions as such member by reason of any infirmity of body or mind; or (g) the appointing, nominating or, as the case may be, electing authority terminates his appointment; nomination or, as the case may be, election. (6)'The termination of the appointment of the members of the Governing Board, the proceedings of the Governing Board and other matters in relation to the Governing Board and its members shall be provided for in the Third Schedule. (7) The quorum and other .related matters for meetings of the Governing Board and of the boards and committees of the Governing Board shall be as provided for in the Third Schedule. - 10 Verify source ↗
(1) The Governing Board shall be the principal policy making
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board is the College’s main policy-making body and has broad control and administration powers.
10.-(1) The Governing Board shall be the principal policy making body of the College. (2) Subject to the provisions of the Act and Regulations made thereunder and this Charter, the governance and control of the College shall be vested in the Governing Board. (3) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality 'of sub- rule (1), the Governing Board shall have power: (a) to administer the properties of the College, both movable and immovable; (b) to administer the funds, investments and other assets of 39 Powers and functions of the Governing Board GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education the College in such manner and for such purposes as will in its opinion, promote the best interests of the College; (c) subject to the provisions of the rule 38, to approve annual estimates and supplementary estimates of the College; (d) to signify the acts of the College by use of the Common Seal; (e) on behalf of the College, to receive gifts, donations, grants, endowments or other moneys and to make disbursements therefrom to the schools, faculties, institutes, the Library, directorates, centres, or to other persons or bodies; (f) to appoint, settle the terms and conditions of services or terminate the appointment of officers and other employees of the College as it may deem necessary, provided that, for the purpose of this provisions, “officer” shall not include the Principal and Deputy Principal(s); (g) to provide for the welfare of students of the College; (h) to define the rights, obligations and privileges of the members of the College; (i) to establish schools, faculties, institutes, libraries, centres or directorates and other bodies and to disestablish any one or more of these; (j) to make Rules, and approve By-laws for the proper management of the College affairs and interests; and the better carrying out of the provisions of the Charter and these Rules; (k) to establish boards, committees and sub-committees as may be deemed necessary and delegate any of its functions to any such organs for the efficient discharge thereof; and disestablish any one or more of these; (l) to recommend to Council the appointment or promotion of Deans of Schools and Faculties, Directors of Institutes, the Library, Centres, Directorates, and, on the advice of the Staff Appointments Committee, Professors and Associate Professors; (m) to do all such other acts and things as are or may be provided for in the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and Rules made 40 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Secretary of the Governing Board Validation of proceedings of the Governing Board Appointments Committee thereunder, this Charter and these Rules or as may be prescribed. - 11 Verify source ↗
(1) Where the College has not appointed a Corporate Counsel, the
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board must appoint a Secretary when no Corporate Counsel has been appointed; it may also appoint assistants, and a non-member Secretary cannot vote at Board meetings.
11. (1) Where the College has not appointed a Corporate Counsel, the Governing Board' shall appoint an appropriate officer to be the Secretary of the Governing Board from amongst the names submitted by the Principal. (2) The Governing Board, on the recommendation of the Principal, may also appoint such number 'of officers to assist the Secretary as the Governing Board may consider necessary. (3) Where the Secretary is not a member of the Governing Board; he shall have such functions as may be conferred upon him by the, Governing Board but shall have no right to vote at the meetings of the Board. 12. No act or proceedings of the Governing. Board shall be invalid by reason only of the required number of the members 'not being complete or the quorum for the proceedings not being realized at the time of such act or proceedings or of any defect in the appointment of any member of the Governing Board or the fact that any member of the Governing Board was at the time in question disqualified or disentitled to act as such. - 13 Verify source ↗
Without -prejudice, to the generality of the provisions of
AI-assisted research summary: An Appointments Committee must be established to handle appointments and related matters for academic and administrative staff, with a specified membership and term.
13. Without -prejudice, to the generality of the provisions of paragraph (k) of sub-rule (3) of rule 11, there shall be established "Appointments Committee" far the handling of appointments and related matters concerning both Academic Staff arid Administrative Staff of the College. (2) The Appointments Committee shall be composed of:- (a) the Principal, who shall be the Chairman; (b) the Deputy Principal responsible for Academic Affairs, who shall be the Vice-Chairman; (c) the Deputy Principal responsible for administration; (d) one member, who shall be the Dean of the relevant School or Faculty, or, as the case may be, Director of the Institute, the Library, Centre or, as the case may be Directorate in respect of which the matters is being considered; (e) two members, one of whom shall be nominated by the Academic Staff Association and the other by the 41 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Administrative Staff Association from among their respective members and appointed by the Principal; (f) one member, who shall be nominated by the Workers’ Union at the College from amongst its members, and appointed by the Principal; (g) one member who shall be appointed by the Academic Committee from amongst its members; and (h) the Corporate Counsel or other appropriate officer who shall be the Secretary with no voting rights. (3) Where the Appointments Committee meets to make or approve any appointment, in addition to the persons specified in su-rule (2), the following persons shall be entitled to sit on the Committee as temporary members:- (a) the Dean, if any, of a Faculty or School to which the appointment is to be made; (b) where the appointment is to be made to a Department of a Faculty or School, the Head of such Department; (c) where the appointment is to be made to an Institute, the Library, or a Centre or Directorate or Unit, the Director of the Institute, the Library, Centre or Directorate or the Head of the Unit; and (d) two members appointed by the Principal from amongst persons who, in the opinion of the Principal, are adequately qualified or have enough experience in academic and administrative matters to enable them to assist in making a suitable appointment. (4) The Appointments Committee shall have such functions as are or may be conferred upon it under these Rules or as may be delegated to it by the Governing Board. (5) The members of the Appointments Committee shall hold office for a period of three years. (6) Expert for appointments of the rank of Professor and Associate Professor which shall be referred to Council for approval, all other academic and administrative appointments shall be made or approved by the Appointments Committee. (7) The provisions of the Third Schedule to this Charter shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in relation to the tenure of office of the members of the Appointments Committee appointed under paragraphs (d), (e), (f),(g) and (h) of sub-rule (2), their retirement, the power to terminate their appointment, 42 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Other Boards and of Committees the Governing Board and the appointment of a new member to fill any vacancy, and also in relation to the election of a temporary Chairman, the quorum, proceedings and meetings of the Appointment Committee. - 14 Verify source ↗
(1) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Board may create boards and committees and may delegate functions to them, and if it does so it must set their membership, quorum, chair, representation, and procedure rules.
14.-(1) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of paragraph (k) of sub-rule (3) of rule 11 and subject to the provisions of rule 17, the Governing Board may, from time to time; appoint such either boards and committees as it may consider necessary and; subject to the provisions of the Charter and these Rules and directions given by the Visitor or the Council in that behalf, delegate to any such board or committee any of its functions' under the Charter and these Rules upon such limitations or conditions as the Governing Board may prescribed. (2) Where the Governing Board establishes a board or committee under this rule, the Governing Board shall:- (a) determine the number of members of the board or, as the case may be, 'committee as it deems fit and appoint such members:- i. at least one-third of the total number of members appointed to any such board or, as the case may be, committee shall be appointed from amongst the members of the Governing Board; and ii. at least one third of the total membership shall consist of women including at least one woman member of the Governing Board; (b) fix the quorum necessary for the conduct of any business of such board or committee; (c) elect one of the members of the Governing Board to be the Chairman of the board or, as the case may be, the committee; (d) prescribe provisions for the election of a Chairman by members present where at any meeting of the board or committee the Chairman is absent; (e) subject to the Charter and pursuant to these Rules and other By-laws made hereunder, determine whether representation on such board or committee of the academic staff association, administrative staff association, the workers union or, as the case may be, the Students’ Organization is necessary and, if necessary, provide for such representation; (f) subject to the provisions of the Charter and these Rule and any other by-laws made hereunder, prescribe provisions for 43 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education the conduct or regulation of the proceedings of such board or, as the case may be, of the committee. (3) For the purpose of this Rule, the Deputy Principals and the Corporate Counsel or other appropriate officer shall be deemed to be members of the Governing Board. (c) The Academic Committee - 15 Verify source ↗
(1) • Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the
AI-assisted research summary: The Academic Committee must be mostly made up of people from within the College, and the Governing Board sets its minimum and maximum size without reducing ex officio members.
15.-(1) • Subject to the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and the" Rules made thereunder, this Charter "and pursuant to these Rules, there shall be an Academic 'committee of the College of which not less than eighty percent and not more than eighty five percent of its members shall be drawn from within the College. (2) The minimum and maximum number of membership of the Academic Committee shah be determined by the Governing Board except that the number and categories of ex officio members shall not be reduced. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Rule, members of the Academic Committee shall be appointed in accordance with relevant Rules. (4) The membership of the Academic Committee shall include: (a) (b) the principal who shall be the Chairman; the Deputy Principal responsible for academic affairs who shall be the Vice-Chairman; (c) the Deputy Principal responsible for planning, finance and (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) administration; the Deans of Schools and Faculties of the College; two members appointed by the Governing Board from amongst the members of the Governing Board, one of whom shall be a woman; the Directors of the Institutes, the Library and/or Directorates; one senior members of academic staff who shall be appointed by the Principal; the Director of Postgraduate Studies; two members who shall be elected by the Academic Staff Association from amongst its members, one of whom shall be a woman, and formally appointed by the Principal; (j) three members elected by the Students’ Organization from amongst the students, of whom at least one shall be a woman and one other shall be a disabled student and formally appointed by the Principal; 44 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education (k) one member appointed by the Senate from the Main Campus; and (l) on Deputy Principal responsible for academic matters from an accredited public constituent university college in Tanzania. (5) The Academic Committee shall have power to invite any number of competent persons as it may deem necessary or appropriate for the better carrying out of its functions. (6) The provisions of the Third Schedule to this Charter shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in relation to the tenure of office of members elected under paragraphs (e), (g), (i), (j), (k) arid (1) of sub-rule (4), their retirement, the power to terminate their appointment and the appointment of a new member to fill any vacancy, and also in relation to the election of a temporary Chairman, quorum, proceedings and meetings of the Academic Committee. (7) The proceedings of the Academic Committee and, subject to the provisions of sub-rule (6), other matters relating to the Academic Committee arid its members shall be governed, mutatis mutandis, by the Third Schedule to this Charter. (8) The tenure of office of the members of the· Academic Committee shall be three years subject to a member's eligibility for re- appointment for a further term or further terms ·of three years each: Provided that, the appointment of a member shall determine on the happening of anyone or more of the events mentioned in the proviso to sub-rule (5) of rule 10 of these Rules. - 16 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder,
AI-assisted research summary: The Academic Committee is the main decision-making body for academic matters and has several powers and duties, including making by-laws, reporting to the Governing Board or Senate, and recommending academic matters for approval.
16.-(1) Subject to the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and the Rules made. thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to these Rules and the general supervision and guidance of the Governing Board, the Senate and the Vice-Chancellor; the Academic Committee shall be the principal decision-making organ. in respect of all academic matters of the College. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-rule (1), the Academic Committee. shall be responsible to the Governing Board and the Senate for the control and general regulation of the instruction, education, research and consultancy within the College and, in addition thereto, shall have the following functions:- (a) to satisfy itself regarding the content and academic standard of any course of stud offered by:- 45 Powers and functions of the Academic Committee GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education i. any School, Faculty, Institute, the Library, Centre or Directorate in respect of a degree, diploma, certificate or any other award of the University; ii. any associate school, institute, centre or directorate of the college in respect of any diploma, certificate or other award of the relevant institution as required by its enabling legal instrument; and iii. to report its findings thereon to the Governing Board or, as the case may be, the Senate; (b) with the consent of the Governing Board in consultation with the Senate to make By-laws: i. regarding the eligibility of person for admission to courses for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the University; ii. with regard to the standard of proficiency to be attained in each examination for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the University; and iii. regarding the carrying out of academic audits on a regular basis; (c) to implement By-laws for the admission of students, to courses and conduct of examinations of the University, including, if any, pre-entry or matriculation examination as set from time to time by the Academic Committee and/or the Senate; (d) to recommend candidates for degrees, diploma, certificates or other awards of the University who attain standard of proficiency prescribed in the By-Laws made under paragraph (b) and are otherwise fit for the award of such degrees, or grant of such diplomas, certificates or other awards of the University; (e) to consider recommendations made to it by a board of a school, faculty, institute, the Library, centre, or directorate, as the case may be, concerning existing courses or programmes and the establishment of new courses or programmes of study and their gender mainstreaming or any other academic matter and to take such action thereon as it may consider appropriate; 46 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education (f) to make proposals to the Governing Board on matters relating to the conduct of the College generally; and (g) to perform such other functions as are or may be conferred upon it by the Act and Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter, these Rules, By-laws and any other applicable written law or by the Governing Board, Senate or as the case may be, the Council. (3) In respect of any matter in relation to which the Academic Committee is required to report to the Governing Board or to make By- laws in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of sub- rule (1) of this Rule, the Governing Board shall not initiate any action in respect thereto until such report has been received from the Academic Committee or, as the case may be, such By-laws have been made by the Academic Committee and shall not reject any such report or By-laws without further reference to the Academic Committee. (4) Proposals having financial implications shall be recommended by the Academic Committee to the Governing Board for approval, (5) Subject to the Act and, the Regulations made thereunder, the UDSM Charter and the Rules made thereunder, this Charter and pursuant to these Rules, the Senate shall, in furtherance of the objects of the College in particular and of the University in general exercise and perform such residual functions as are reserved for the Senate. (6) The Academic Committee shall have power to establish or appoint boards and committees for. the proper or better carrying out of its functions, and to disestablish anyone or more of such boards or committees. (7) Subject to sub-rule (8) of this Rule, any such establishment or appointment or disestablishment of a board or committee, as the case may be, shall be governed by Rules or, as the case may be, By-laws. (8) Any board or committee of the Academic Committee established under sub-rule (6) shall be chaired by a member of the Academic Committee and. may consist of such number of members including those who, not being members of the Academic Committee, possess qualifications and experience which may promote the. cause for which the board or as the case may be, the committee is established as the Academic Committee may determine and such members shall be appointed by the Academic Committee: (a) at least one third of the total number of members appointed 47 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education to any such committee shall be appointed from amongst the members of the Academic Committee; and (b) at least one third of the total membership shall consist of women including at least one woman member of the Academic Committee. (9) The Academic Committee may, as it deems fit, delegate anyone or more of the powers and functions conferred on it under the Charter, these Rules and any other applicable written law, to a board of a school, faculty institute, the library, centre or directorate, subject to any limitations or conditions the Academic Committee may prescribe. Boards of Schools, Faculties, Institute, the Library, Centres and Directorates - 17 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be established in respect of
AI-assisted research summary: This provision requires boards to be established for schools, faculties, institutes, the college library, and centres/directorates, and gives those boards certain powers and duties under the Academic Committee’s direction.
17.-(1) There shall be established in respect of:- (a) every school, a School Board; (b) every faculty, a Faculty Board; (c) every institute, a Board of the Institute; (d) the college Library, a Board of the Library; and (e) every centre or directorate, a Board of the Centre or Directorate. (2) Every Board established for a School, Institute, the Library Centre of Directorate, shall be composed of:- (a) (b) the Dean of that School or Faculty, the Directorate of the Institute, the Library, Centre or Directorate, as the case may be, who shall be the Chairman; the Associate Dean of the School or Faculty or the Associate or Deputy Director of the Institute, the Library, Centre or Directorate as, the case may be, who shall be Vice-Chairman; (c) not more than eight members appointed by the Deputy Principal responsible for academic affairs from among the academic staff assigned to that School, Faculty, Institute, the Library, Centre or, as the case may be, Directorate; (d) one member appointed by the Academic Committee; and (e) two members elected to the Board of the School, Faculty, Institute, the Library, Centre or Directorate, as the case may be, by the students in the relevant institution for which the Board is established and of whom one shall be a woman. (3) Every such Board shall, subject to the general or specific direction of the Academic Committee, have power:- (a) to review and make recommendations to the Academic Committee in respect of the control and regulation of the 48 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education instruction, education and research within the School, Faculty, Institute, Library, Centre or, as the case may be, Directorate; to make recommendations to the Academic Committee on any matter pertaining to the School or Faculty, the Institute, the Library, Centre or, as the case may be, Directorate; and to do any other act or thing as it may be empowered to do by the Senate or under any provision of these Rules. (b) (c) (4) Every such Board shall, subject to the general or specific direction of the Academic Committee, have power:- (a) may, subject to any direction for the Academic Committee in respect of academic matters, meet at such intervals as it considers necessary; (b) shall act in accordance with the directions of the Academic Committee and shall, in respect of all academic and related matters, report on its functions and actions to the Academic Committee in such manner and at such intervals as the Academic Committee may direct; and (c) subject to the directions of the Academic Committee, may regulate its own proceedings and fix a quorum for its meetings (5) Subject to the provisions of sub-rules (3) and (4) of this rule, the powers, functions and procedure of the respective boards; specified under sub-rule (1) of this rule, and the rights, duties and privileges of their respective memberships shall be provided for under Rules. (6) In pursuance of the provisions of this Rule, the respective boards specified' under sub-rule (1) may, with the approval of the Academic Committee, establish boards and committees for the departments and units within their respective campus school, faculty, institute, the Library or libraries, centre or directorate, as the case may be. d) The Staff a/the College Academic Staff - 18 Verify source ↗
The Academic Staff of the College shall be composed of
AI-assisted research summary: This section says who makes up the College’s academic staff.
18. The Academic Staff of the College shall be composed of:- (a) the Principal; (b) the Deputy Principal responsible for academic affairs; (c) the Deans and Associate Deans of Schools and Faculties; (d) the Directors and Associate Directors of. Institutes, the Library, Centres and/or Directorates responsible for academic programmes or affairs; (e) Associate Professors and Professors; (f) Assistant Lecturers, Lecturers and Senior Lecturers; (g) Assistant Research. Fellows, Research' Fellows, Senior 49 GN. NO. 409A (Contd.) Mkwawa University College of Education Research Fellows, Associate Research Professors and Research Professors; (h) Assistant Librarians,' Librarians, Senior Librarians Associate Library Professors and Library Professors; and (i) such other members of the staff of the College who are engaged wholly in teaching or .research in. any School, Faculty, Institute, the Library, Centre or Directorate. Administrative and staff technical - 19 Verify source ↗
The administrative and technical staff of the College shall include
AI-assisted research summary: The College’s administrative and technical staff includes the listed officers and other non-academic permanent or fixed-term staff.
19. The administrative and technical staff of the College shall include:- (a) the Principal; (b) the Deputy Principal responsible for planning, finance and administration; (c) Dean of Students; (d) Deans of Schools and Faculties; (e) Directors of institutes, libraries, centres and directorates responsible for matters other than academic programmes or affairs; (f) Heads of Departments other than academic department; and (g) all other officers of the College employed on permanent or fixed term contracts who are not members of the academic staff. Discipline of Staff of the College PART IV DISCIPLINE OF STAFF AND TOP EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE
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