Academic Support Services Unit

This unit performs the following functions:

  • To oversee students’ admission and examination processes;
  • To liaise with Directorate on matters of admission and registration of students;
  • To oversee updating and production of academic Almanac and annual Prospectus;
  • To maintain and update current and continuing student records with all aspects towards completion and award;
  • To support and serve all current and former students with integrity and equity using all Institute policies and relative laws;
  • To process administrative matters relating to the functions of academic departments, and Examination Committees functions;
  • To ensure handling of academic awards;
  • To oversee processing of applications, selection and admission of students;
  • To coordinate the evaluation and recording of all transfer course credit for transfer students and continuing/readmit students, course substitutions, and course waivers;
  • To provide effective access to Library collections and sources
  • To develop and maintain appropriate indexing systems for all library and resource collections
  • To maintain the organization of Library materials
  • To collaborate with other Directorates/Units to determine the academic status of students and assist in resolving complex student issues; and
  • To advise the Deputy Rector-ARC on all matters related to student admission and examinations.

The Unit is be led by a Manager.